Thomas Robert Koch - Private Pilot, Mechanic

Thomas Koch is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Pierre, SD. Thomas Robert Koch holds a Private Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) 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 March 2017. The FAA airman records for Thomas Koch are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.