Roatán Native Earns FAA Aircraft-Mechanic Certification
Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 15, 2026 · Originally reported August 13, 2026 by Diario Roatán
Christopher Funes Whitefield of Roatán graduated Cum Laude as an FAA-certified aircraft mechanic in Charlotte, North Carolina, becoming the first native islander from Roatán to earn the credential.
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