Falcon Contract Flight Crew
Falcon Jet Contract Pilots — Dassault Falcon 2000, 7X, and 8X Crew Available Now
Dassault Falcon aircraft occupy a specific position in business aviation. The trijet engine configuration of the 7X and 8X, the fly-by-wire flight controls, and the advanced avionics architecture of the EASy flight deck create operational characteristics that are genuinely different from the Gulfstream and Bombardier platforms that dominate the large-cabin segment. Falcon operators know this. Finding contract crew who understand it requires a different kind of specificity in the sourcing process.
Dassault Falcon Type Ratings and What They Cover
The DA-2000/DA-2EASy type rating covers the Falcon 2000 series including the 2000, 2000EX, 2000EASy, and 2000LX. The FA-7X covers the Falcon 7X. The FA-8X covers the Falcon 8X. The Falcon 7X and 8X share similar operational characteristics but have distinct certifications. Pilots typed on the 7X are not automatically qualified on the 8X without specific training for the differences. Operators running Falcon 8X aircraft should confirm the specific type rating against their aircraft model rather than assuming broad Falcon-family interchangeability.
The EASy Flight Deck and Why It Matters for Contract Crew
The Dassault EASy flight deck, standard across the Falcon 2000EASy, 7X, and 8X, represents a fundamentally different philosophy from the avionics suites in competing aircraft. The EASy system is designed around a mission management concept rather than traditional MFD-based navigation management, and pilots who have not specifically trained on it need familiarization time before operating it effectively in a demanding environment. When sourcing Falcon contract crew through CrewBlast, ask specifically about the pilot's EASy experience and their most recent Falcon-specific simulator session.
International Operations and the Falcon's Natural Role
The Falcon 7X and 8X are ultra-long-range aircraft that regularly fly routes connecting North America with Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Contract pilots used for Falcon international operations need current oceanic experience: familiarity with North Atlantic Track procedures, SELCAL, HF radio operations, RVSM currency, and practical knowledge of the ATC environments at European and Middle Eastern destinations.
For operators running Middle Eastern or European Falcon routes, the international crew sourcing page provides additional context on the regional expertise factors that matter for crew sourcing in those markets.
Daily Rates and Sourcing Falcon Contract Crew
Falcon 2000 captains bill in the $1,800 to $2,200 range. Falcon 7X and 8X captains command rates in the $3,000 to $4,000 range, with internationally experienced pilots at the higher end. Current benchmarks are in the CrewBlast daily rate survey. Submit a Falcon crew request on the Crew Blast request page. Specify your Falcon model — 2000, 7X, or 8X. For a full overview of how the platform works for operators, visit the operators page.