Originally Posted by
NightIP
Yes, Cape Air is a commuter operation as defined by Part 119, operating under Part 135. Part 135.243 should clear it up:
Sec. 135.243 - Pilot in command qualifications.
(a) No certificate holder may use a person, nor may any person serve, as pilot in command in passenger-carrying operations --
(1) Of a turbojet airplane, of an airplane having a passenger-seat configuration, excluding each crewmember seat, of 10 seats or more, or of a multiengine airplane in a commuter operation as defined in part 119 of this chapter, unless that person holds an airline transport pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and, if required, an appropriate type rating for that airplane.
I actually did read the FARs before I posted my question, but I NEVER trust myself when it comes to the FARs! Maybe it's all that repressed part 135 trauma...