Joe Thomas James - Commercial Pilot, Mechanic

Joe James is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Brownsville, OR. Joe Thomas James holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Instrument Airplane, and Rotorcraft Helicopter ratings. This certificate includes type rating for the SK-64, authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of this aircraft type. 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. Joe 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). Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through August 2026. The FAA airman records for Joe James are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.