Josef O’Hearn – Professional Ferry Pilot Services
Commercial Pilot | CFII | 1,300+ TT | 1,200+ PIC
Omaha, Nebraska | Nationwide Availability
(402) 975-9554 | johearn4@gmail.com
When you need an aircraft moved safely, efficiently, and professionally, experience matters. I am a Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument with over 1,300 hours total time and more than 1,200 hours Pilot-in-Command. I have successfully completed over a dozen ferry missions across the United States, delivering aircraft on schedule while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
As the Founder and Chief CFII of Athlos Aviation in Omaha, I operate daily with a safety-first mindset, structured SOPs, and disciplined decision-making. My background includes instructional flying, cross-country ferry operations, Civil Air Patrol mission flying, and technically advanced aircraft operations. I bring the same professionalism to ferry work that I apply to running a flight school and preparing students for checkrides.
Qualifications & Capabilities
Commercial Pilot – ASEL & AMEL
Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)
Complex, High Performance & Technically Advanced Aircraft (G1000) Endorsed
FAA First Class Medical
Current U.S. Passport
297+ Cross Country Hours
115+ Night Hours
Experience in Light Sport, Single Engine Piston, Technically Advanced Aircraft, and instructional environments
My experience as a mission pilot with the Civil Air Patrol has strengthened my crew resource management, risk assessment, and operational discipline—skills directly transferable to long cross-country ferry assignments. I am comfortable operating in busy Class B and C airspace, mountainous terrain, and variable weather environments with sound aeronautical decision-making.
With over 850 hours of dual instruction given, I am accustomed to high workload cockpits, adapting to different aircraft systems, and maintaining composure under pressure. Ferry flying demands flexibility, mechanical awareness, and strong communication with owners, brokers, and maintenance teams—qualities I consistently demonstrate.
What You Can Expect
Professional pre-flight planning and risk assessment
Clear and consistent communication throughout the mission
Conservative weather and fuel planning
Respectful handling of your aircraft
On-time delivery with detailed post-flight reporting
Rates
$500 per day + expenses
(Expenses include airfare, hotels, fuel, rental cars, and positioning as required.)
Whether you are repositioning an aircraft after purchase, sending it to maintenance, or relocating for operational needs, I provide dependable nationwide ferry services with integrity and attention to detail.
If you need an aircraft moved safely and professionally anywhere in the United States, I would be glad to discuss your mission.
Josef O’Hearn
Commercial Pilot | CFII
Available Nationwide