Paul Claude Markay - Commercial Pilot, Mechanic

Paul Markay is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Vero Beach, FL. Paul Claude Markay holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Instrument Airplane, Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), and Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES) 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. Paul 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). Paul Markay also holds an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), the highest level of maintenance certification issued by the FAA. An IA authorizes the holder to perform annual inspections on aircraft, approve aircraft for return to service after major repairs or alterations, and supervise progressive inspection programs. Inspection Authorization holders must meet stringent experience requirements and pass annual refresher training to maintain their authorization. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Third Class medical, valid through September 2027. The FAA airman records for Paul Markay are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.