Wayne Lydell Smith Jr - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Control Tower Operator

Wayne Smith Jr is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, and aviation professional based in Smithfield, NC. Wayne Lydell Smith Jr holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), and Instrument Airplane 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. Wayne holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Airplane Single and Multi-Engine and Instrument Airplane 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. Wayne holds a certificate of type T. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through April 2026. The FAA airman records for Wayne Smith Jr are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.