Michael Edward Sidders - Private Pilot, Mechanic

Michael Sidders is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Big Lake, AK. Michael Edward Sidders holds a Private Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES), 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. Michael 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). Michael Sidders also holds an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), the highest level of maintenance certification issued by the FAA. An IA authorizes the holder to perform annual inspections on aircraft, approve aircraft for return to service after major repairs or alterations, and supervise progressive inspection programs. Inspection Authorization holders must meet stringent experience requirements and pass annual refresher training to maintain their authorization. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through October 2020. The FAA airman records for Michael Sidders are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.