Daniel Paul Higgs - Commercial Pilot, Mechanic, Mechanic, Ground Instructor, Ground Instructor, Remote Pilot, Remote Pilot

Daniel Higgs is an FAA-certified pilot, remote pilot, aircraft mechanic, and ground instructor based in Saint Louis, MO. Daniel Paul Higgs holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) and Instrument Airplane 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. Daniel 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. Daniel 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). Daniel holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Third Class medical, valid through November 2026. The FAA airman records for Daniel Higgs are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.