Timothy Phillip Knueven - Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructor, Mechanic

Timothy Knueven is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, and aircraft mechanic based in Huntsville, AL. Timothy Phillip Knueven holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter and Rotorcraft Gyroplane ratings. This certificate includes type rating for the SK-61, authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of this aircraft type. 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. Timothy holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter and Gyroplane 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. Timothy 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). Timothy Knueven 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 Second Class medical, valid through February 2027. The FAA airman records for Timothy Knueven are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.