AviationDepth

FAA Airmen Database

Search 903,650 FAA-certified airmen — pilots, flight instructors, mechanics, and drone operators in one place.

903,650
Total Airmen
110,258
ATP Pilots
62,569
Commercial Pilots
88,891
Private Pilots
72,074
Flight Instructors
172,104
Remote Pilots
265,533
Mechanics
62
States Covered

Browse by Certificate Type

Airline Transport Pilot 110,258 Commercial 62,569 Private 88,891 Student 155,561 Sport 5,688 Recreational 36 Flight Instructor 72,074 Ground Instructor 51,555 Remote Pilot 172,104 Flight Engineer 10,743 Mechanic 265,533 Repairman 16,425 Repairman (LSA) 4,086 Inspection Auth 11,896 Parachute Rigger 5,858 Dispatcher 19,072 Tower Operator 19,415

Browse by Type Rating

All type ratings →
B-737 35,528 A-320 24,582 CL-65 21,048 B-767 18,638 B-757 18,637 ERJ-190 14,641 ERJ-170 14,641 CE-500 12,822 EMB-145 11,800 BE-400 10,700 MU-300 10,696 DC-9 9,565 B-777 8,155 LR-JET 7,834 BE-300 7,128 HS-125 5,965 CE-560XL 5,461 BE-1900 5,176 B-747-4 5,056 G-V 4,881 CE-525S 4,783 DHC-8 4,345 CL-30 4,223 SF-340 3,933 B-787 3,848 CE-680 3,799 G-IV 3,676 B-707 3,556 B-720 3,554 DA-50 3,293
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Aviation Facilities

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704
Pilot Schools
Part 141 · FAA-certificated flight training schools
214
Training Centers
Part 142 · Simulator & advanced training centers
5,038
Repair Stations
Part 145 · Certificated aircraft maintenance facilities
220
Mechanic Schools
Part 147 · A&P technician training schools

What is this?

AviationDepth indexes the FAA Civil Aviation Registry — a public record of every person who holds an active FAA-issued certificate. That includes everyone from student pilots and airline captains to A&P mechanics, parachute riggers, and commercial drone operators. Data is updated weekly from official FAA bulk downloads.

Who uses it?

Aviation employers use AviationDepth to verify credentials before hiring. Flight schools confirm student records. Pilots double-check their own registry entries. Researchers and enthusiasts explore the breadth of certified airmen across the country. The underlying data is public record — we just make it easier to search.

What's included?

Each airman record includes name and location (where not withheld), certificate type and level, all ratings and type ratings held, medical certificate class and expiration, and the FAA unique ID. Some airmen opt out of address disclosure through the FAA — their city and state will not appear.

Articles

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Certificates
Control Tower Operator Certificate: Working the Tower
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Certificates
Sport Pilot Certificate: The Simplest Path to Solo Flight
The sport pilot certificate has lower requirements than private, with some tradeoffs. Here's what you need to know.
Registry
Browsing FAA Airmen by State
The FAA registry covers all 50 states plus territories. Here's how to find airmen, operators, and facilities in your state.