Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential T1 controller?

• A. President
• B. Director of Operations
• C. Chief Pilot
• D. Flight Attendant

Answer: (D)

A T1 controller is the person who has direct operational control over a Part 135 flight—the one who can authorize and direct flight operations and ensure the operation stays in compliance with the regulations. That authority typically rests in the leadership or official flight-operations chain, such as the President (owner/operator) who has ultimate responsibility, the Director of Operations who oversees the operation’s day-to-day control, and the Chief Pilot who ensures pilots and flights meet the required standards and procedures. A Flight Attendant, while essential to the crew, does not hold authority to release or direct flights or make regulatory compliance decisions, so they are not a T1 controller.