Owning a private jet is undeniably one of the most opulent expenses for one to incur, and comes along with it an unbelievably large number of logistical hurdles that must be overcome in order for one to take to the skies. While price is undeniably one of the largest barriers to taking to the skies, if one is willing to cut a check for a private jet, then they are more than likely to cut another for maintenance, fueling, and the topic of the article, staff. Pilots for private jets are undeniably in short supply.
With a global shortage of pilots , finding one able to fly a private jet can prove extremely difficult. Most jets, which require two full-time pilots, will prove even more challenging to find, especially in a world of pilot shortages and hiring expansions at the major airlines . However, some jets are able to defy this traditional expectation.
In fact, there are quite a few private jets that can be effectively and safely flown with just a single pilot behind the controls. This article takes a deeper look at five private aircraft that can be flown by a single pilot. 1 Cessna Citation M2 (CJ1) Maximum capacity: Seven Range: 1,550 nautical miles (2,871 km) Service ceiling: 41,000 feet (12,497 m) Length: 42 ft 7 in (12.
98 m) A member of the extremely popular Cessna Citation family, the Cessna Citation M2 series is a production line of light business jet produced by Cessna. The Citation family is among the most successful in all of General Aviation, with over 8,000 sold to .
