FAA proposes $280k fine for unqualified co-pilots at Southern Airways Express

Thursday, March 14, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has put forth a proposal to impose a $280,000 civil penalty on Southern Airways Express of Palm Beach, Florida. This action is taken due to the alleged use of an unqualified co-pilot on revenue flights.

According to the FAA, between Oct. 1, 2022, and Oct. 12, 2022, Southern Airways Express operated three Cessna Caravan airplanes on 32 commercial flights with a co-pilot who had not undergone recent written or oral tests, nor a competency check. These flights took place between Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia and Morgantown Municipal Airport in West Virginia.

The FAA contends that Southern Airways Express operated in a negligent or reckless manner by employing an unqualified pilot, thereby jeopardizing both lives and property.

Following the receipt of the FAA’s penalty letter, the company has a 30-day window to respond to the agency.

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