Ronald James Kilian - Mechanic, Senior Parachute Rigger

Ronald Kilian is an FAA-certified remote pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Eagle River, AK. Ronald James Kilian holds a Remote Pilot certificate with Chest Parachute Rigger 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. Ronald 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). The FAA airman records for Ronald Kilian are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.