SHAWN PENNINGTON
Captain | EMB-505 Phenom 300 | Contract & Charter Pilot | Single Pilot Qualified
Single-pilot qualified Phenom 300 captain with a perfect safety and training record, delivering first-class customer service, and an NBAA Business Aircraft Scheduler certification that brings real operational insight to every flight deck decision. Based in the OH/PA/NY tri-state area and available for contract assignments nationwide.
Credentials
- Type Rating
- EMB-505 (Phenom 300)12-Month Current | August 2025G1000 | G3000
- Certificates
- ATP, First Class Medical
- Qualifications
- Single-Pilot Qualified
- Operations Experience
- Part 91 / 91K / 135
- Certification
- NBAA Business Aircraft Scheduler
- Base
- OH / PA / NY Tri-State Area — Will Commute Nationwide
Meet Your Pilot
Experience & Approach
Professional business aviation pilot with experience as Captain on the EMB-505 Phenom 300, including single-pilot operations. Active as a contract pilot with experience across Part 91, Part 91K fractional, and Part 135 environments.
Known for professionalism, preparation, and a strong safety culture, I bring a disciplined and adaptable approach to flight operations while maintaining high standards in SOP compliance, CRM, and aeronautical decision-making. I am comfortable operating independently or as part of a multi-crew flight department.
My background includes close coordination with owners, schedulers, maintenance teams, and dispatch to support safe, efficient mission execution. I also hold the NBAA Business Aviation Scheduler (BAS) certification, providing a strong operational and scheduling perspective that enhances cockpit decision-making.
Availability
This calendar is maintained in real time. If a date shows as available, consider me confirmed and ready for your trip — no need to look further. Simply send your trip details using the form below and I will be back in touch shortly with all of my pilot documents and training records.
Contact me here →April 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shawn is type-rated and 12-month current on the Embraer Phenom 300 (EMB-505), proficient in both G1000 and G3000 avionics suites. He is single-pilot qualified and operates as Captain.
Shawn is currently active in Part 91 (private) operations on the Phenom 300. He has previous experience in Part 91K (fractional) and Part 135 (charter) environments but is not current in those operations at this time.
Shawn has been flying the Embraer Phenom 300 for nearly five years, with experience spanning Part 91, Part 91K fractional, and Part 135 charter operations.
Single-pilot qualified means the pilot is certified and trained to operate the aircraft as the sole crew member in the cockpit. The Phenom 300 is approved for single-pilot operations, and Shawn holds this qualification — making him ideal for owners and operators who fly single-pilot.
Check the real-time availability calendar at shawnpennington.com/availability. If your dates show as available, consider it confirmed — you can stop looking. Submit your trip details through the contact form and Shawn will reply as soon as possible with confirmation and a Dropbox link containing all pilot documents and training records.
Absolutely. If the calendar shows availability and it is physically possible to get to the aircraft in time, Shawn will be there. Check the real-time availability calendar and reach out — short-notice requests are always welcome.
Rates depend on whether Shawn is being retained as PIC/SIC or as a single-pilot Captain, as well as the nature and duration of the assignment. Shawn charges industry-standard rates for the Phenom 300 and believes in being fair and straightforward. He is always willing to work with clients to find an arrangement that makes sense for both sides.
Shawn is based in the Ohio–Pennsylvania–New York tri-state area and is happy to commute anywhere in the country — it is never a problem. Contract piloting is a nationwide business and getting to the aircraft is part of the job.
Yes, absolutely. Shawn is available for extended contract assignments and is committed to working out arrangements that benefit everyone involved. He is happy to remain on location with the aircraft for longer periods — flexibility and value are always part of the conversation.
Yes. Shawn has extensive international experience with operations throughout the Caribbean and Canada.
Shawn holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, a First Class Medical, the EMB-505 type rating (single-pilot qualified), and is an NBAA Certified Business Aircraft Scheduler. He maintains a perfect safety and training record.
The NBAA Business Aircraft Scheduler (BAS) certificate is a professional credential developed by the National Business Aviation Association in collaboration with industry scheduling experts and Universal Weather and Aviation. It covers aircraft scheduling operations, crew scheduling, safety and security, and global regulations. Holding this certification gives Shawn a unique operational and scheduling perspective that directly enhances cockpit decision-making and coordination with owners, schedulers, and dispatch.