Thomas Vincent Torchia Jr - Private Pilot, Mechanic

Thomas Torchia Jr is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Oro Valley, AZ. Thomas Vincent Torchia Jr holds a Private Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES), Instrument Airplane, and Glider 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. Thomas 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 Third Class medical, valid through June 2027. The FAA airman records for Thomas Torchia Jr are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.