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organizations to allow operations with certain aircraft Q I am currently a contractor for a business
under specified conditions and restrictions; but they that has a 333 Exemption. After I pass
still required the use of a certificated pilot. That the Part 107 exam, will I be flying
person was immediately responsible for the safe under a different authorization from
operation of the aircraft. Under Part 107, the remote my employer?

pilot in command is also immediately responsible
for the safe operation of the aircraft. There is no As an individual, you will no longer be bound to the
change with regard to immediate responsibility. terms of the 333 Exemption as long as you have a
Without offering any type of legal opinion consider remote pilot certificate, the aircraft you are flying is
that immediate responsibility for safe operation of an under 55 lbs and is registered for commercial flight,
aircraft is a separate issue from the FAA’s authority and you fly according to the rules laid out under
to issue orders assessing a civil penalty to businesses Part 107. However, your employer may choose to

that violate certain aviation laws and regulations. continue operating under their 333 Exemption until
Consult an aviation attorney for advice. it expires. If that happens, when you fly for them, you
must abide by the terms of their 333 Exemption.

Q Are the waivers for Part 107 blanket
waivers, or will every flight require an
individual waiver?

The FAA will be granting waivers to specific sections
of Part 107 and not for specific flights. In order to
obtain a waiver, show the FAA that you can maintain

an equivalent level of safety for the proposed type
of operation.

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