Roger Paul Young - Commercial Pilot, Mechanic, Ground Instructor

Roger Young is an FAA-certified pilot, aircraft mechanic, and ground instructor based in Sewickley, PA. Roger Paul Young holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Instrument Airplane, Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), and Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES) ratings. 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. Roger 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). Roger holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Roger Young 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 Third Class medical, valid through March 2012. The FAA airman records for Roger Young are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.