Gulf Coast Airways has been located in Naples, Florida since 1998 and is serving all of Florida and the Carolina's. Gulf Coast Airways has recently received its Commuter Authorization from the Department of Transportation, to allow us to make daily flights to Key West and other airports in need of air services. Final approval is pending and is yet to be granted.
We have several On-demand pilots and aircraft available for your commuter and executive needs.
We are your "On Demand Air Carrier", and now soon to be "Your newest commuter Airline" and we are ready to help you with your transportation needs. We have a full aircraft charter department using twin engine piston, turboprop aircraft and pure jet aircraft for local and long distance travel. Gulf Coast Airlines has been in business at the Naples Airport since 1998.
We are members of the Naples Area Chamber of Commerce, the Better Business Bureau, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Quiet Birdmen, Naples Pilots Association (retired) and many other community and business driven organizations.
GCA is available 24 hours a day to get you to your destination with comfort and ease. Most of our pilots are former airline pilots with thousands of hours of flight time. Most of our pilots have well over 5,000 flight hours.
We encourage retired airline pilots to apply for employment. Fax us your Resume'.
Our reservation staff has years of experience and are well qualified to accomodate your scheduling and personal needs.
Our reservation counter is in the main airline terminal building at Naples Airport and answered 24 hours a day. There is free parking while you travel. The airport and Naples City police provide security 24 hours a day.
We provide door to plane service at no extra charge.
Gulf Coast Airways is Licenced federally approved by the FAA, under Certificate # GWOA863I issued September 18, 2000. This certificate is good until revoked, surrendered or terminated by the FAA or the Certificate holder.
Our training schedule is overseen and approved by the FAA. All pilots are training to the hightest standards and are given check rides by the FAA every 6 months.
The aircraft are maintained under a strict maintenance program designed by Piper Aircraft Corporation. This maintenance program incorporates Ageing Aircraft Inspeciton Program.
All pilots and maintenance personnel are on a drug testing program, overseen by the FAA. Every one is subject to random sampling to assure that there are no drugs in the workplace. Our company Policy and Procedures Manual outlines these goals and limits under the direction of the Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division in Miramar, Florida.