James Perry Patterson - Student Pilot, Mechanic

James Patterson is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Wichita, KS. James Perry Patterson 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. James 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 2026. The FAA airman records for James Patterson are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.