Thomas Dale Long - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Flight Instructor

Thomas Long is an FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor based in Rio Rancho, NM. Thomas Dale Long holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter, and Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) ratings. This certificate includes type rating for the S-70, authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of this aircraft type. 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. Thomas 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 March 2027. The FAA airman records for Thomas Long are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.