James Robert Gross - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor

James Gross is an FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor based in Lafayette, LA. James Robert Gross holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter, Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), and Instrument Airplane 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. James 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. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through February 2027. The FAA airman records for James Gross are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.