Bennie Ernest Conatser - Commercial Pilot, Mechanic, Flight Engineer

Bennie Conatser is an FAA-certified pilot, aircraft mechanic, and flight engineer based in San Diego, CA. Bennie Ernest Conatser holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Instrument Airplane, and Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) ratings. A Commercial Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly aircraft for compensation or hire, including charter flights, aerial photography, banner towing, cargo operations, and other commercial aviation activities. Commercial certification requires a minimum of 250 hours of flight time. Bennie 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). Bennie holds a Flight Engineer certificate with Turbojet, Reciprocating, and Turbopropeller ratings. This certificate authorizes the holder to serve as a flight engineer on aircraft that require a flight engineer as part of the flight crew. Bennie Conatser 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 Second Class medical, valid through May 2026. The FAA airman records for Bennie Conatser are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.