Patrick Francis Butler - Airline Transport Pilot, Ground Instructor

Patrick Butler is an FAA-certified pilot and ground instructor based in Elko, NV. Patrick Francis Butler holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), and Glider ratings. This certificate includes type ratings for the McDonnell Douglas DC-9/MD-80 (DC-9) and L-382, authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of these aircraft types. The Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest level of pilot certification issued by the FAA, authorizing the holder to act as pilot in command of scheduled airline operations and any aircraft for which they hold a type rating. ATP certification requires a minimum of 1,500 hours of total flight time and passing rigorous written and practical examinations. Patrick holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through April 2026. The FAA airman records for Patrick Butler are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.