Matthew John Santonastaso - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, Repairman - Experimental Aircraft Builder, Remote Pilot

Matthew Santonastaso is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, remote pilot, ground instructor, and aviation professional based in Jaffrey, NH. Matthew John Santonastaso holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter and Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) ratings. 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. Matthew holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter rating. A Certified Flight Instructor certificate authorizes the holder to provide flight training to student and certificated pilots, including ground and flight instruction, solo endorsements, practical test endorsements, and biennial flight reviews. Matthew 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. Matthew holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Matthew holds a certificate of type I. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Second Class medical, valid through June 2026. The FAA airman records for Matthew Santonastaso are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.