Some pilots who obtained their pilot certificates near Fresno, California, in 2012 and 2013 will get a rude surprise as the FAA has released a notice indicating that it is sending U.S. Code § 44709 letters to pilots who received their ratings during that time period from a designated pilot examiner (DPE) named Bruce Kalashian.
FAA to Reexamine Some Pilots
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is requiring reexamination for pilots certified by DPE Bruce Kalashian near Fresno, California, between January 2012 and January 2014, due to doubts about the competency of airmen examined during that period.
- Affected pilots will receive U.S. Code § 44709 letters, requiring them to contact the Fresno FSDO within 10 business days to schedule a reexamination within 15 days, or temporarily relinquish their certificate.
- Pilots who have subsequently been reexamined or tested by another DPE or FAA inspector for a higher certificate grade with satisfactory results are exempt.
- Failure to comply with the reexamination request, or failing the reexamination, can lead to temporary certificate relinquishment, downgrading, cancellation, or legal enforcement action.
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