01 — PROTOCOLS
Operational standards & airframe vetting.
Statutory FAA compliance is the baseline minimum. Lombardi Jet Services requires rigorous third-party audits and direct captain flight-time verifications on every trip.
AUDIT BENCHMARK
Baseline FAA Regulations vs. Lombardi Standard
PILOT FLIGHT HOURS
Lombardi: 3,000–5,000+ Total Hours
FAA Baseline: 1,500 Hours statutory minimum
CAPTAIN TIME-IN-TYPE
Lombardi: 500–1,000+ Hours in specific airframe
FAA Baseline: 250 Hours in type
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Lombardi: Mandatory Level 3/4 ARGUS Platinum SMS
FAA Baseline: Voluntary or basic documentation
CREW RECURRENCY TRAINING
Lombardi: Biannual Full-Motion Simulator (CAE / FlightSafety)
FAA Baseline: Annual check-ride in aircraft
MAINTENANCE AUDITING
Lombardi: Third-party on-site forensic logs audit
FAA Baseline: Carrier self-certification
SIX PILLARS OF COMPLIANCE
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The ARGUS Requirement
Lombardi Jet Services requires that every single charter flight is operated exclusively by ARGUS Gold or Platinum rated operators. We make zero exceptions.
ARGUS evaluates maintenance systems, pilot flight hours, safety management protocols, and historical incident records to verify standards exceeding FAA minimums.
MANDATORY BASELINE
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Tail-Specific Vetting
Certifications are the entry ticket. Before presenting an aircraft option to a client, Jake Lombardi investigates the exact tail number, recent airframe movements, and recent flight deck assignments to ensure no lingering mechanical deferrals exist.
TAIL RECORD AUDIT
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Personal Tarmac Walkthroughs
For private flights originating in the Northeast (TEB, HPN, FRG), Jake Lombardi personally meets aircraft on the tarmac whenever schedule permits. We speak with the flight crew, inspect cabin preparation, and confirm catering accuracy before you arrive at the FBO.
NORTHEAST ON-SITE
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Maintenance Program Verification
We require our partner operators to participate in continuous manufacturer airworthiness programs (e.g., Rolls-Royce CorporateCare, Pratt & Whitney ESP). Aircraft must adhere strictly to factory maintenance schedules and component cycle limits.
AIRWORTHINESS LOGS
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Flight Crew Experience Hours
All charter flights utilize two type-rated pilots with substantial time in type. Captains must meet elevated flight time standards beyond statutory minimums, with mandatory annual simulator-based recurrency training.
TWO-PILOT IFR
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Direct Certificate Verification
We maintain direct communication with the FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate holder. We do not broker through undisclosed sub-tier intermediaries or unvetted dry lease pools.
PART 135 DIRECT