Clifford Carl Wells - Commercial Pilot, Mechanic, Ground Instructor, Senior Parachute Rigger

Clifford Wells is an FAA-certified pilot, remote pilot, aircraft mechanic, and ground instructor based in Lake Placid, FL. Clifford Carl Wells holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Glider rating. 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. Clifford holds a Remote Pilot certificate with Weight and Balance, Chest Parachute Rigger, and Seat Parachute Rigger ratings. 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. Clifford 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). Clifford holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. The FAA airman records for Clifford Wells are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.