Originally Posted by
PerfInit
Interesting... Well air carrier certificates are non-transferrable, so I'm wondering how you "bought one"? It might be possible to purchase the underlyng assets of the "business". However, if 100% of the Part 119 management personnel "change hands" all at the same time, then the new team and "owner(s)" must prove they are "fit, willing and able" to conduct operations with the highest level of safety. Thus a "re-certification" process is required.
Yes, we bought "the company" who had a certificate. Do not need a re-certification. All the new management are significantly more qualified than previous owners. All have 20+ years of 121, 135, and military flight experience.