Ted Vernon Ahrens - Airline Transport Pilot, Mechanic

Ted Ahrens is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Nevada City, CA. Ted Vernon Ahrens holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) and Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL) ratings. This certificate includes type ratings for the B-727 and Boeing 737 (B-737), authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of these aircraft types. The Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest level of pilot certification issued by the FAA, authorizing the holder to act as pilot in command of scheduled airline operations and any aircraft for which they hold a type rating. ATP certification requires a minimum of 1,500 hours of total flight time and passing rigorous written and practical examinations. Ted holds an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate. An A&P certificate is the most comprehensive FAA mechanic certification, authorizing the holder to inspect, maintain, and repair both aircraft structures (fuselage, wings, control surfaces, landing gear) and engines (reciprocating, turbine, and turboprop powerplants). A&P mechanics are qualified to perform the broadest range of aircraft maintenance, including annual inspections when combined with an Inspection Authorization (IA). Ted Ahrens also holds an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), the highest level of maintenance certification issued by the FAA. An IA authorizes the holder to perform annual inspections on aircraft, approve aircraft for return to service after major repairs or alterations, and supervise progressive inspection programs. Inspection Authorization holders must meet stringent experience requirements and pass annual refresher training to maintain their authorization. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Third Class medical, valid through April 2023. The FAA airman records for Ted Ahrens are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.