David Whitfield Malone - Student Pilot, Mechanic

David Malone is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Charlottesville, VA. David Whitfield Malone 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. David 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). David Malone also holds an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), the highest level of maintenance certification issued by the FAA. An IA authorizes the holder to perform annual inspections on aircraft, approve aircraft for return to service after major repairs or alterations, and supervise progressive inspection programs. Inspection Authorization holders must meet stringent experience requirements and pass annual refresher training to maintain their authorization. The FAA airman records for David Malone are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.