Why Flight Department Operators Choose IFCC
The Aviation Staffing Agency Built for Business Aviation
Rapid Response Crewing
Speed | Available 24/7, 365 Days a Year
Aviation crew needs don’t wait for business hours. Our team is always on, ready to respond to last-minute crew requests and urgent personel gaps with the speed business aviation requires.
99.7% Fill Rate
Quality | Thoroughly Vetted Aviation Professionals
Every crew member is screened for credentials, currency, and compliance before placement. Background checks, drug testing, and FAA verification handled. Every contract placement is our W-2 employee.
Since 2002
Expertise | 24+ Years in Business Aviation
Business aviation crew staffing is what we've been doing for 24 years. That's how we can fill 99.7% of our trip requests, including same-day calls with less than eight hours’ notice.
WHAT WE DO
Aviation Crew Staffing Solutions for Flight Departments and Operators
From emergency same-day placements to long-term corporate pilot staffing and direct hire recruitment, IFCC delivers the full spectrum of aviation crew staffing services nationwide.
Rapid-response staffing for pilots, flight attendants, schedulers, maintenance technicians, and drone operators. Type-rated professionals placed fast. IFCC is the Employer of Record. One call, fully compliant, no 1099 exposure.
Roles including Chief Pilots, Directors of Aviation, Cabin Crew and more. Over 400 flight departments trust IFCC for direct hire placement.
Experienced dispatch support that keeps your aviation operation compliant and coordinated, without the cost of a full-time in-house position.
Full Employer of Record services including payroll processing, compliance, and benefits administration. Your flight department stays lean. Your compliance exposure stays low.
WHAT SET US APART
The Aviation Staffing Agency That Understands What Is at Stake
Relying on 1099 crew members creates significant gaps in screening, insurance, and documentation – leaving your flight department exposed to a compliance time bomb.
The W-2 Difference
Every contract crew member we place is our W-2 employee. Background checks, drug testing, workers’ compensation, FAA currency verification, and state compliance handled before anyone boards your aircraft. No gray areas. No audit exposure.
Type-Rated Crew Placement
Our network includes type-rated professionals across a wide range of corporate jet types like Gulfstream, Falcon, Embraer and more. When you need coverage for a specific aircraft type, we already know who’s current and qualified.
Exclusive Focus on Business Aviation
We are not a general staffing firm. Every recruiter on our team works exclusively in aviation, which means faster placements, better matches, and fewer surprises.
Industry Recognition and Client Trust
Recognized for Excellence. Trusted for Over Two Decades.
For more than 24 years, In-Flight Crew Connections has set the standard for what an aviation staffing agency should deliver. Fewer than 2% of staffing agencies in the country receive the recognition we’ve earned, sustained across 13 consecutive years.
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Best of Staffing Awards
Founded | 24+ Years
“IFCC is the only call we make when we need crew. They understand aviation, they move fast, and every professional they’ve sent us has exceeded our expectations.”
Director of Aviation, Corporate Flight Department
Your operation needs to fly. We make sure it can.
Tell us what you need and we will take it from there.
Available 24/7. No obligation. Same-day response.
Industry Recognition
ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Awards
In-Flight Crew Connections has won the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service for thirteen (13) consecutive years.
"Outstanding vendor and partner that helps move our business forward."
Verified Client — ClearlyRated
In-Flight Crew Connections has been making flight operations possible since 2002 and has won the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates for thirteen (13) consecutive years.
Common Questions
What Operators Ask Us Most
Everything you need to know about aviation crew staffing, compliance, and how IFCC works.
What does a pilot staffing agency do?
IFCC sources, screens, and places qualified pilots and crew on a contract, temporary, or permanent basis. For contract crew, we handle credential verification, drug testing, background screening, and compliance. We act as the Employer of Record for contract flight staff and carry the risk so you don't have to.
What's the difference between contract pilot services and direct hire?
Contract places a pilot for a defined trip or period with IFCC managing payroll and compliance. Direct hire is permanent recruitment for your flight department's payroll. Most operators use both.
How quickly can IFCC place a crew member?
Same-day, including calls with less than eight hours’ notice. Our 99.7% fill rate reflects 24 years of building a network deep enough to respond when it matters most.
Do you handle type-rated aircraft placements?
Yes. Our network covers a wide range of type-rated crew for Gulfstream, Challenger, Falcon, and more. Whether you’re covering a specific type or staffing after a new aircraft acquisition, we know who’s current and available.
What's the risk of using 1099 crew instead of a W-2 staffing agency?
IRS misclassification penalties, workers’ comp gaps, and FAA compliance exposure. IFCC’s W-2 model eliminates that risk entirely. Every contract crew member we place is our employee, fully covered. Read more about 1099 Crew Misclassification.
Our Experts
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