Designated Pilot Examiner
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A Designated Pilot Examiner (commonly referred to as a DPE) is a senior pilot designated by the FAA to conduct checkrides with pilot applicants to determine their suitability to be issued an Airman Certificate. In the United States
the process to become a DPE involves joining a waiting list with the FAA, sometimes for up to 10 years depending on the need of the local FSDO.
Once the FSDO accepts an applicant he/she travels to an FAA training facility for training and testing.
The general guidelines by which DPEs examine pilots are called Practical Test Standards
which are published by the FAA.
DPEs are examined regularly by FAA representatives known as Safety Inspectors by conducting ridealong flights.
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the process to become a DPE involves joining a waiting list with the FAA, sometimes for up to 10 years depending on the need of the local FSDO.
Once the FSDO accepts an applicant he/she travels to an FAA training facility for training and testing.
The general guidelines by which DPEs examine pilots are called Practical Test Standards
Practical Test Standards
Practical Test Standards or PTS are the guidelines used by FAA Safety Inspectors or Designated Pilot Examiners to determine the suitability of airmen to be issued an Airman Certificate by conducting a checkride. These Standards are published by the FAA and can be obtained from most pilot shops...
which are published by the FAA.
DPEs are examined regularly by FAA representatives known as Safety Inspectors by conducting ridealong flights.