David William Major - Student Pilot, Mechanic, Senior Parachute Rigger

David Major is an FAA-certified pilot, remote pilot, and aircraft mechanic based in New London, NH. David William Major holds a Student Pilot certificate. A Student Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly solo under the supervision of a certificated flight instructor while training toward a higher certificate level. David holds a Remote Pilot certificate with Weight and Balance rating. A Remote Pilot certificate under 14 CFR Part 107 authorizes the holder to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) weighing less than 55 pounds for commercial purposes, including aerial photography, surveying, inspections, and other professional applications. David 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). The FAA airman records for David Major are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.