Jesse James Rikard - Student Pilot, Mechanic

Jesse Rikard is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Wichita, KS. Jesse James Rikard holds a Student Pilot certificate. A Student Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly solo under the supervision of a certificated flight instructor while training toward a higher certificate level. Jesse 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 August 2024. The FAA airman records for Jesse Rikard are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.