Aaron Blake Winkelstein - Commercial Pilot, Mechanic, Repairman, Master Parachute Rigger

Aaron Winkelstein is an FAA-certified pilot, remote pilot, aircraft mechanic, and repairman based in Lehi, UT. Aaron Blake Winkelstein holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), and Instrument Airplane ratings. This certificate includes type rating for the Beechcraft 1900 (BE-1900), 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. Aaron holds a Remote Pilot certificate with Weight and Balance, Chest Parachute Rigger, and Seat Parachute Rigger ratings. 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. Aaron 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). Aaron holds a Repairman certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to perform maintenance and inspection tasks on specific aircraft or at specific repair stations. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a First Class medical, valid through June 2026. The FAA airman records for Aaron Winkelstein are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.