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 re-examinations for pilots who received their certificates from Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Bruce Kalashian in Fresno between January 2012 and January 2014, due to doubts about the competency of those airmen.
- Affected pilots must respond to a U.S. Code § 44709 letter within 10 business days and schedule a re-examination within 15 days, unless they have already successfully obtained a higher-grade certificate from another DPE or FAA inspector.
- Pilots who fail the re-examination or do not comply with the FAA's request risk their certificate being temporarily relinquished, downgraded, or cancelled, with non-compliance also subject to legal enforcement action.
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