Jim Kerr
Editor-in-Chief & President
Jim Kerr is an aviation professional with over 30 years of experience spanning aircraft maintenance, avionics integration, flight operations, and aerospace technology. As founder and president of AviatorDB, he leads the development of AI-powered aviation data tools used by pilots, mechanics, and aviation enthusiasts worldwide. His work combines deep technical expertise with data journalism, producing investigative reporting on aviation safety backed by analysis of FAA and NTSB databases containing over 1.8 million records.
FAA Credentials
FAA Airman Certificate A2701244 — verify on AviatorDB or FAA Airmen Inquiry
Background & Expertise
- 30+ years in aviation and aerospace
- BS Aerospace Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Advanced avionics integration and aircraft systems specialist
- Aviation data analysis and safety expert
- Six-Sigma Blackbelt, PMI-PMOCP, SAFe ASE/LPM
- Serial entrepreneur launching public and private ventures
Recent Articles
Press & Media
Media inquiries: press@aviatordb.com
About AviatorDB
AviatorDB is a professional aviation platform providing AI-powered aircraft identification, comprehensive registry search across 767,000+ FAA and international registrations, 94,000+ NTSB accident reports, 900,000+ airman certificate records, and an encyclopedia of 13,000+ aircraft types. Built by Passion Highway, Inc.