Stephen James Dykes - Commercial Pilot, Mechanic

Stephen Dykes is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Virginia Beach, VA. Stephen James Dykes holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter, and Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) ratings. This certificate includes type rating for the S-70, authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of this aircraft type. 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. Stephen 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 First Class medical, valid through September 2026. The FAA airman records for Stephen Dykes are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.