Leighton Curtis Swatek - Student Pilot, Mechanic

Leighton Swatek is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Yukon, OK. Leighton Curtis Swatek 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. Leighton 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 First Class medical, valid through October 2026. The FAA airman records for Leighton Swatek are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.