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 who obtained their certificates from Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Bruce Kalashian near Fresno, California, between January 2012 and January 2014, due to doubts about their competency.
- Affected pilots will receive official letters (U.S. Code § 44709) and must contact the Fresno FSDO within 10 business days and schedule a reexamination within 15 days, or temporarily relinquish their certificate.
- Pilots who have already passed a reexamination for a higher certificate are exempt; however, non-compliance with the reexamination request or failure to pass the reexamination can lead to certificate downgrading, cancellation, or legal enforcement action.
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