Thomas Leo Macdonald - Flight Instructor, Mechanic

Thomas Macdonald is an FAA-certified flight instructor and aircraft mechanic based in Laveen, AZ. Thomas Leo Macdonald holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine, Rotorcraft Helicopter, Powered Lift, Instrument (type unspecified), and Instrument Powered-Lift ratings. A Certified Flight Instructor certificate authorizes the holder to provide flight training to student and certificated pilots, including ground and flight instruction, solo endorsements, practical test endorsements, and biennial flight reviews. Thomas 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). Thomas Macdonald 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. They hold a BasicMed medical qualification. The FAA airman records for Thomas Macdonald are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.