Minoru Higa - Commercial Pilot, Mechanic, Ground Instructor

Minoru Higa is an FAA-certified pilot, aircraft mechanic, and ground instructor based in Redlands, CA. Minoru Higa holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Instrument Airplane, and Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL) 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. Minoru 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). Minoru holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Minoru Higa 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 September 2026. The FAA airman records for Minoru Higa are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.