Eric Lee Shires - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Mechanic

Eric Shires is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, and aircraft mechanic based in Enterprise, AL. Eric Lee Shires holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter and Instrument Helicopter ratings. 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. Eric 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. Eric holds a Powerplant mechanic certificate. A Powerplant mechanic certificate authorizes the holder to inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft engines, propellers, and related systems including fuel, ignition, and exhaust systems. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through January 2027. The FAA airman records for Eric Shires are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.