Pilot and flight attendant crewmember training programs

This regulation requires Part 135 operators to establish and maintain FAA-approved training programs for their pilots and flight attendants. The only exception is single-pilot operations, which don't need a formal pilot training program (though the Administrator may grant other limited deviations based on operation size and scope).

Required training programs must include curricula for five types of training: initial, transition, upgrade, differences, and recurrent. The certificate holder must provide current study materials to all crewmembers and submit copies of training programs to their FAA inspector.

If the operator uses outside training facilities, those programs must also be provided to the FAA. However, if the curriculum follows FAA-published standards, the operator can simply reference those publications rather than duplicating them.

This ensures Part 135 crewmembers receive structured, consistent training appropriate to their specific aircraft and duties, maintaining safety standards across commercial operations.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and consult a CFI.*