Drew Raymond Benton - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Mechanic

Drew Benton is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, and aircraft mechanic based in Castle Hayne, NC. Drew Raymond Benton holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument (type unspecified), and Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) ratings. This certificate includes type rating for the Bombardier Challenger 300/350 (CL-30), authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of this aircraft type. 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. Drew holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter rating. 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. Drew 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). Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through May 2026. The FAA airman records for Drew Benton are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.