Thomas Robert Clifton - Private Pilot, Mechanic, Remote Pilot

Thomas Clifton is an FAA-certified pilot, remote pilot, and aircraft mechanic based in Sitka, AK. Thomas Robert Clifton holds a Private Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) and Glider ratings. A Private Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly aircraft for personal and recreational purposes, carry passengers, and share operating expenses. Private pilots may not fly for compensation or hire. Thomas 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. Thomas 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 First Class medical, valid through March 2027. The FAA airman records for Thomas Clifton are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.