James Andrew Pafford - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Flight Instructor, Flight Instructor, Flight Instructor

James Pafford is an FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor based in Spokane, WA. James Andrew Pafford holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter rating. 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. James 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. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through March 2027. The FAA airman records for James Pafford are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.