Jack David Merkel - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor

Jack Merkel is an FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor based in Chesapeake, VA. Jack David Merkel holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Rotorcraft Helicopter, and Instrument (type unspecified) ratings. This certificate includes type ratings for the BE-200, BV-107, Cessna Citation 500 Series (CE-500), and EC225LP, authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of these aircraft types. 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. Jack holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter and Instrument Helicopter ratings. 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 December 2026. The FAA airman records for Jack Merkel are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.