Joseph Wade Shepard - Airline Transport Pilot, Ground Instructor

Joseph Shepard is an FAA-certified pilot and ground instructor based in Clarkdale, AZ. Joseph Wade Shepard holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter rating. The Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest level of pilot certification issued by the FAA, authorizing the holder to act as pilot in command of scheduled airline operations and any aircraft for which they hold a type rating. ATP certification requires a minimum of 1,500 hours of total flight time and passing rigorous written and practical examinations. Joseph 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 First Class medical, valid through November 2026. The FAA airman records for Joseph Shepard are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.