Thomas Lee Cothron - Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructor

Thomas Cothron is an FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor based in Bradenton, FL. Thomas Lee Cothron holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter, Powered Lift, and Instrument Powered-Lift ratings. This certificate includes type ratings for the AB-139 and AW-139, 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. Thomas holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter, Powered Lift, Instrument Helicopter, and Instrument Powered-Lift 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 First Class medical, valid through July 2026. The FAA airman records for Thomas Cothron are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.