Aaron Lansing Smith - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Remote Pilot

Aaron Smith is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, and remote pilot based in Bowie, MD. Aaron Lansing Smith holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument (type unspecified), and Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) ratings. This certificate includes type ratings for the BE-200 and BV-234, authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of these aircraft types. 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. Aaron 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. Aaron holds a Remote Pilot certificate with Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating. A Remote Pilot certificate under 14 CFR Part 107 authorizes the holder to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) weighing less than 55 pounds for commercial purposes, including aerial photography, surveying, inspections, and other professional applications. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through January 2027. The FAA airman records for Aaron Smith are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.