John Ray Walker - Commercial Pilot, Mechanic

John Walker is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Peru, IN. John Ray Walker holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Rotorcraft Helicopter, and Instrument (type unspecified) ratings. This certificate includes type rating for the SK-65, 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. John 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 February 2027. The FAA airman records for John Walker are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.