Find a DPE near you for your FAA checkride.
Search public FAA Designated Pilot Examiner records by city, airport, or ZIP code. Filter by practical test, aircraft type, and distance, then review each matching authorization in plain English.
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Last FAA import: Jul 6, 2026, 3:40 PM UTC. Unique records: 1,065.
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Last FAA import: Jul 6, 2026, 3:40 PM UTC. FAA rows fetched: 1,668. Unique records: 1,065.
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Enter a location to find nearby DPEs.
Search by city, airport, or ZIP code, then narrow the results by checkride and aircraft type.
How this search works
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Start with the practical test you need.
Choose a common checkride below, then add your city, airport, or ZIP code to see the closest matching examiners.
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How to find the right examiner.
A DPE may hold authorizations for only certain practical tests and aircraft categories. A nearby examiner is useful only when the FAA authorization matches the exact certificate or rating you are seeking.
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Search your area
Enter a city, airport name, or ZIP code and choose how far you are willing to travel.
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Match the checkride
Select the certificate or rating and aircraft category so unrelated examiner authorizations are removed.
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Confirm before scheduling
Contact the examiner to verify authorization, availability, fee, aircraft documents, and application requirements.
DPE questions
What pilots should know before scheduling.
What is a DPE?
A Designated Pilot Examiner is an individual authorized by the FAA to conduct specific pilot practical tests, commonly called checkrides. Each examiner's FAA authorizations determine which certificates, ratings, and aircraft categories they may test.
How do I find a DPE near me?
Enter a city, airport name, or ZIP code, choose a search radius, and select the certificate or rating and aircraft you need. The finder calculates distance from available ZIP data and shows the closest matching FAA records first.
Does a search result guarantee that the DPE can give my checkride?
No. Confirm the exact practical test authorization, availability, fee, aircraft requirements, and required documents directly with the examiner before scheduling.
Can I search for an initial CFI examiner?
Yes. Select Flight instructor, choose the aircraft, and check Initial CFI rating. The results will only include FAA records with an applicable initial flight instructor test authorization.
How current is the DPE information?
Pilot Training Tracker imports public FAA DPE records weekly and displays the latest import date on this page. Examiner availability and contact details can change between imports, so always verify directly.