John Andrew Burns - Private Pilot, Mechanic

John Burns is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Newcastle, CA. John Andrew Burns holds a Private Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) rating. 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. John 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). Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through November 2026. The FAA airman records for John Burns are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.