Joseph Michael Hesano - Airline Transport Pilot, Mechanic, Flight Engineer, Ground Instructor

Joseph Hesano is an FAA-certified pilot, aircraft mechanic, flight engineer, and ground instructor based in Rockford, IL. Joseph Michael Hesano holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), and Glider ratings. This certificate includes type ratings for the Airbus A320 (A-320), Boeing 777 (B-777), Boeing 787 (B-787), and Beechcraft 1900 (BE-1900), authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of these aircraft types. The Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest level of pilot certification issued by the FAA, authorizing the holder to act as pilot in command of scheduled airline operations and any aircraft for which they hold a type rating. ATP certification requires a minimum of 1,500 hours of total flight time and passing rigorous written and practical examinations. Joseph 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). Joseph holds a Flight Engineer certificate with Turbojet rating. This certificate authorizes the holder to serve as a flight engineer on aircraft that require a flight engineer as part of the flight crew. Joseph holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a First Class medical, valid through June 2026. The FAA airman records for Joseph Hesano are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.