The Part 135 Insurance Challenge

Charter operators face insurance and crew coverage problems that most carriers simply don't understand.

Pilot Workers' Comp Classification

Your pilots are professional employees. They're not ground crew. But most PEOs and workers' comp carriers either won't cover them at all, or classify them incorrectly.

Loss of License Insurance

Your operation depends on pilots maintaining their medical and pilot certifications. What happens if a pilot loses their medical certificate due to an illness or injury?

International Coverage

Your charter flights cross borders. You operate internationally. Standard US insurance doesn't automatically cover operations in Canada, Mexico, or beyond.

Crew Coverage Under One Program

Your crews need health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. But you also need pilots properly classified for workers' comp. This creates fragmentation.

SMS Compliance

If you're implementing a Safety Management System (SMS), your insurance should support it, not fight it. Better safety should lead to better rates.

Aircraft Hull & Liability

Your aircraft hull coverage and liability coverage are critical. You need underwriters who understand Part 135 operations specifically.

How Nacelle Partners Solves This

Insurance and crew benefits built specifically for Part 135 operations—not a generic commercial program retrofitted for flying.

1

Proper Pilot Classification

Your pilots are classified as commercial pilots, not flight instructors or air taxi drivers. They get workers' comp coverage designed for professional flight crews.

2

Loss of License Insurance

Integrated into your program. If a pilot loses their medical or pilot certificate, they're protected. Your operation is protected.

3

International Coverage

Your coverage extends beyond the US. Canadian operations, Mexico, Caribbean operations—all covered. When you fly internationally, your insurance follows you.

4

Crew Benefits in One Program

Health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and workers' comp—all for your pilots and crew members under one integrated program.

5

SMS Integration

When you implement or improve your Safety Management System, we integrate that into your insurance program. Better safety leads to better rates—directly.

6

Part 135-Specific Aircraft Coverage

Through our partnership with IAT, your aircraft get Part 135-specific hull and liability coverage. Commercial operations require commercial coverage.

Your Complete Part 135 Insurance Program

Crew Benefits & Workers' Compensation

Your flying crew and ground staff are covered comprehensively.

  • Health insurance for all crew members
  • Life and accidental death insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Loss of License insurance for pilots (medical/certificate loss)
  • Workers' compensation for commercial pilots and flight crew
  • Workers' compensation for ground personnel
  • Payroll processing and tax withholding
  • HR compliance and documentation

Aircraft Hull Insurance

Your aircraft assets are protected for Part 135 operations.

  • Hull coverage for aircraft on your operation
  • Coverage for aircraft in your care, custody, and control
  • US and international coverage areas
  • Comprehensive, collision, and other peril coverage
  • Loss of use coverage

Aircraft Liability

Passenger liability, third-party liability, and crew liability.

  • Passenger liability (US and international)
  • Third-party bodily injury and property damage
  • Crew member liability
  • Contractual liability for charter agreements
  • Coverage for crew members as additional insureds

Ground Operations Coverage

Your ground operations are protected beyond just the aircraft.

  • General liability for ground operations
  • Commercial auto for ground vehicles
  • Property coverage for your facilities and equipment
  • Hangar keepers liability

Compliance & Regulatory

Coverage supports your regulatory obligations.

  • Part 135 certificate holder requirements
  • SMS (Safety Management System) support
  • International operations support
  • Documentation and compliance assistance

Part 135 Insurance Done Right

Pilot-Focused Underwriting

We understand that your crew is your operation. Pilots need proper workers' comp classification, loss of license coverage, and health benefits.

International Operations Support

Charter operators regularly fly internationally. Your insurance is built to cover US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, and beyond.

SMS Integration

When you implement a Safety Management System, we integrate that into your insurance program. Better safety practices directly improve your underwriting and rates.

Loss of License Protection

Pilots can't work without their medical. Loss of license coverage protects them and protects your operation.

Part 135-Specific Aircraft Coverage

Your aircraft hull and liability coverage are built for commercial operations, not general aviation.

Crew as Integrated Insureds

Your crew members are covered under your liability program. When claims happen, your crew has protection.

Part 135 Questions We Hear

Do you cover international operations?

Yes. Your coverage includes US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, and other international operation areas. When you fly internationally, your insurance follows you.

What about loss of license for pilots?

It's built into your program. If a pilot loses their medical or pilot certificate, loss of license insurance protects them and your operation.

How are my pilots classified for workers' comp?

As commercial pilots conducting charter operations. Not as flight instructors or air taxi drivers. Proper classification means proper rates and proper coverage.

Can you cover my crew members under one program?

Yes. PEO benefits, loss of license, workers' comp, health insurance—all under one integrated program. Pilots and ground staff covered together.

How does SMS connect to insurance?

Your Safety Management System is part of your underwriting. Better safety outcomes lead directly to better underwriting and rates.

What if I hire new crew members?

Easy. Report it to us and your program adjusts automatically. Your underwriter understands that crew changes are normal in charter operations.

Ready for insurance built for Part 135?

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