Donald Laverne Phillips Jr - Commercial Pilot, Ground Instructor, Remote Pilot

Donald Phillips Jr is an FAA-certified pilot, remote pilot, and ground instructor based in Rochester, NY. Donald Laverne Phillips Jr holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), Instrument Airplane, and Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) ratings. This certificate includes type ratings for the CE-510S and Cirrus Vision Jet SF-50 (SF-50), authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of these aircraft types. 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. Donald holds a Remote Pilot certificate with Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating. A Remote Pilot certificate under 14 CFR Part 107 authorizes the holder to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) weighing less than 55 pounds for commercial purposes, including aerial photography, surveying, inspections, and other professional applications. Donald holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through May 2026. The FAA airman records for Donald Phillips Jr are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.