Chirag Popat Patel - Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructor

Chirag Patel is an FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor based in Euless, TX. Chirag Popat Patel holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Rotorcraft Helicopter, and Instrument Helicopter ratings. This certificate includes type rating for the Airbus A320 (A-320), 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. Chirag holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine, 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 First Class medical, valid through May 2026. The FAA airman records for Chirag Patel are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.