Zackary Jay Ard - Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructor, Flight Instructor

Zackary Ard is an FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor based in Girdwood, AK. Zackary Jay Ard holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter rating. This certificate includes type rating for the BH-14ST, 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. Zackary holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter 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. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through March 2027. The FAA airman records for Zackary Ard are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.