Jeffrey Lauper Smith - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, Repairman - Light Sport Aircraft, Remote Pilot

Jeffrey Smith is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, remote pilot, ground instructor, and aviation professional based in Tucson, AZ. Jeffrey Lauper Smith holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Instrument Airplane, and Glider ratings. 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. Jeffrey holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Airplane Single-Engine, Instrument Airplane, and Glider 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. Jeffrey 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. Jeffrey holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Jeffrey holds a certificate of type L. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a First Class medical, valid through October 2025. The FAA airman records for Jeffrey Smith are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.