Derek Michael Gaspard - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Remote Pilot

Derek Gaspard is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, and remote pilot based in Lafayette, LA. Derek Michael Gaspard holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter and Instrument Helicopter 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. Derek holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter rating. 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. Derek 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. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through March 2025. The FAA airman records for Derek Gaspard are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.