What pilot certificate ratings are required to fly the Global Express for your company?

• A. An ATP Certificate with a Multi-Engine rating, A First Class Medical, and a BBD-700 Type Rating.
• B. A Commercial Certificate with a Multi-Engine rating, a First Class Medical, and a BBD-700 Type Rating.
• C. An ATP Certificate with a Multi-Engine rating, A Second Class Medical, and a BBD-700 Type Rating.
• D. An Airline Transport Pilot License with a Single-Engine rating and a BBD-700 Type Rating.

Answer: (A)

To operate the Global Express in a Part 135 carrier setup, you must hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with a multi‑engine rating, a first‑class medical, and a BD‑700 type rating. The ATP shows you’re qualified for airline‑style operations and high‑performance, multi‑engine airplanes. A first‑class medical is required for ATP operations, ensuring the pilot meets the higher medical standard needed for air‑carrier flight. The BD‑700 type rating confirms you’ve undergone the specific training for this aircraft and its systems, performance, and operating procedures.

A commercial certificate with a multi‑engine rating doesn’t meet the ATP requirement for PIC in large, jet‑airplane operations under Part 135. A second‑class medical isn’t sufficient for ATP operations. A single‑engine rating is inappropriate for the Global Express, which is a twin‑engine jet, and the situation requires a type rating for the exact airplane.