Michael Wayne Donahue - Airline Transport Pilot, Mechanic, Ground Instructor, Remote Pilot

Michael Donahue is an FAA-certified pilot, remote pilot, aircraft mechanic, and ground instructor based in Buda, TX. Michael Wayne Donahue holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Rotorcraft Helicopter, and Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) ratings. This certificate includes type ratings for the Embraer ERJ-145 (EMB-145), S-70, S-70M, and SK-92, authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of these aircraft types. The Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest level of pilot certification issued by the FAA, authorizing the holder to act as pilot in command of scheduled airline operations and any aircraft for which they hold a type rating. ATP certification requires a minimum of 1,500 hours of total flight time and passing rigorous written and practical examinations. Michael 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. Michael 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). Michael holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through August 2026. The FAA airman records for Michael Donahue are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.