Cleatis Gerald Mcentire Ii - Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructor, Mechanic, Remote Pilot

Cleatis Mcentire II is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, remote pilot, and aircraft mechanic based in Kingsport, TN. Cleatis Gerald Mcentire II holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), and Rotorcraft Helicopter ratings. This certificate includes type ratings for the AVR-146, BAE-146, DA-2EASY, DC-3, DC-3TP, DC-4, EC-130Q, British Aerospace BAe 125/Hawker 800 (HS-125), L-382, and LR-45, 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. Cleatis holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Airplane Single and Multi-Engine and Instrument Airplane 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. Cleatis 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. Cleatis 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 Second Class medical, valid through October 2026. The FAA airman records for Cleatis Mcentire II are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.