They have an excellent pool of information. Some of the people we talked with at FBOs said a pilot's reputation speaks the loudest. This is a business that depends on networking. You might want to use a company that specializes in business intelligence. Brad Robinson of the Millennium Group in West Palm Beach, Fla. said his business researches pilots' backgrounds, including employment history and civil litigation, in addition to trouble with the law.
Clients get a written report culled from computer databases and other reliable information sources.
The way you handle liability insurance for your spare pilot largely depends on whether you are paying the person for his or her services. The pilot warranty defines the qualifications a pilot must have to fly the aircraft and for the insurance coverage to be in effect. It describes a level of experience, not a person by name. Another element is added to the insurance picture when you hire an independent contractor. The policy must be extended for that individual, and costs will vary.