Les Minoru Fujiwara - Commercial Pilot, Mechanic

Les Fujiwara is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Paia, HI. Les Minoru Fujiwara holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Instrument Airplane, and Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) ratings. This certificate includes type ratings for the BBD-700, Bombardier Challenger 600 Series (CL-600), and CL-604, authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of these aircraft types. 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. Les 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). Les Fujiwara 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 First Class medical, valid through November 2025. The FAA airman records for Les Fujiwara are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.