Derek Nelson Tilley - Student Pilot, Mechanic

Derek Tilley is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Tucson, AZ. Derek Nelson Tilley holds a Student Pilot certificate. A Student Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly solo under the supervision of a certificated flight instructor while training toward a higher certificate level. Derek 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 Third Class medical, valid through March 2029. The FAA airman records for Derek Tilley are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.