The FAA last week committed to immediately address the industry’s growing shortage of designated pilot examiners available to give checkrides for all categories of pilot certificates. The Flight School Association of North America says some of the areas hardest hit by DPE shortages include “Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas, the Carolina’s and areas in the Northeast.”
FAA Commits to New DPE Policy to Provide More Pilot Examiners
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is committed to immediately addressing a significant shortage of Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs), which is causing delays in pilot practical tests across various U.S. regions.
- Key policy changes include eliminating DPE geographic boundaries, allowing direct scheduling for CFI practical tests without FSDO involvement, and replacing the National Examiner Board with a more flexible National Appointment Process for DPEs.
- These reforms aim to improve the timely provision of practical tests while ensuring safety, with many changes expected to be implemented within 30 days.
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