Thomas Andrew Backus - Private Pilot, Dispatcher, Ground Instructor, Remote Pilot

Thomas Backus is an FAA-certified pilot, remote pilot, ground instructor, and aviation professional based in Westerville, OH. Thomas Andrew Backus holds a Private Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) and Instrument Airplane ratings. A Private Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly aircraft for personal and recreational purposes, carry passengers, and share operating expenses. Private pilots may not fly for compensation or hire. Thomas holds a Remote Pilot certificate with Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating. A Remote Pilot certificate under 14 CFR Part 107 authorizes the holder to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) weighing less than 55 pounds for commercial purposes, including aerial photography, surveying, inspections, and other professional applications. Thomas holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Thomas holds a certificate of type D. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Third Class medical, valid through December 2026. The FAA airman records for Thomas Backus are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.