Benjamin John Grunwald - Private Pilot, Mechanic, Flight Engineer

Benjamin Grunwald is an FAA-certified pilot, aircraft mechanic, and flight engineer based in Palmer, AK. Benjamin John Grunwald holds a Private Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) and Instrument Airplane ratings. A Private Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly aircraft for personal and recreational purposes, carry passengers, and share operating expenses. Private pilots may not fly for compensation or hire. Benjamin 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). Benjamin holds a Flight Engineer certificate with Turbojet, Reciprocating, and Turbopropeller ratings. This certificate authorizes the holder to serve as a flight engineer on aircraft that require a flight engineer as part of the flight crew. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through February 2027. The FAA airman records for Benjamin Grunwald are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.