Joel Allan Schneider - Private Pilot, Flight Instructor, Mechanic, Ground Instructor

Joel Schneider is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, aircraft mechanic, and ground instructor based in Cerrillos, NM. Joel Allan Schneider holds a Private Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES), Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Rotorcraft Helicopter, and Instrument (type unspecified) ratings. A Private Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly aircraft for personal and recreational purposes, carry passengers, and share operating expenses. Private pilots may not fly for compensation or hire. Joel holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Airplane Single and Multi-Engine, Rotorcraft Helicopter, and Instrument (type unspecified) 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. Joel 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). Joel holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Joel Schneider 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. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through June 2026. The FAA airman records for Joel Schneider are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.