Duane Joseph Grindstaff - Commercial Pilot, Mechanic, Mechanic, Mechanic, Mechanic, Ground Instructor, Ground Instructor, Ground Instructor, Ground Instructor

Duane Grindstaff is an FAA-certified pilot, aircraft mechanic, and ground instructor based in Kent, WA. Duane Joseph Grindstaff holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Glider rating. 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. Duane 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). Duane holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. The FAA airman records for Duane Grindstaff are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.