Joel Gregor Gaston - Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructor

Joel Gaston is an FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor based in Dallas, TX. Joel Gregor Gaston holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter rating. This certificate includes type ratings for the EC225LP, S-70, and S-70M, authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of these aircraft types. 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. Joel holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter and Instrument Helicopter ratings. 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. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a First Class medical, valid through August 2026. The FAA airman records for Joel Gaston are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.