Search public FAA Designated Pilot Examiner records by city, airport, ZIP code, state, or examiner name. Filter by practical test and aircraft type, then review each matching authorization in plain English.
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land
4207 Murvihill Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
(863) 271-4995, keegangstarkey@gmail.com
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
825 NORTH HUDSON AVENUE, UNIT 1A, CHICAGO, IL, 60610
(847) 778-0130, devin_macdonald@hotmail.com
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land
7771 Van Buren St, Unit 9, Forest Park, IL, 60130
(708) 224-5021, awaterloo@gmail.com
Managing office: SPRINGFIELD FSDO GL-19 / SPI FSDO
Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopter
6266 N NEWARK AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60631
(773) 294-2726, gventrella@aol.com
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Airline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa codeAirline transport pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterCommercial pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterFlight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterInitial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for rotorcraft helicopter
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land
7640 N MILWAUKEE AVE, NILES, IL, 60714
(630) 370-7071, alanwzee@aol.com
Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970
Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for aircraft category or class listed by faa codeCommercial pilot practical tests for aircraft category or class listed by faa codeFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for glider
1160 CATHERINE AVENUE, NAPERVILLE, IL, 605405642
(630) 854-9456, ronsnimbus3@aol.com
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for gliderCommercial pilot practical tests for gliderFlight instructor practical tests for gliderInitial flight instructor practical tests for gliderFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land
1539 RAYMOND DR, APT 104, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60563
(708) 655-4901, kevinlindsayjrfaadpe@gmail.com
Managing office: SPRINGFIELD FSDO GL-19 / SPI FSDO
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Commercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine land
69 Mohawk St., Cary, IL, 60013
(847) 226-0777, ed@finneganaviationservices.com
Managing office: DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970
Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land
6413 KINGSBRIDGE DR, CARY, IL, 60013
(847) 736-8171, davemonroe@me.com
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine land
1016 Harris Road, Grayslake, IL, 60030
(847) 226-7326, skip.goss@gmail.com
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land
8411 Pyott Road, Lake in the Hills, IL, 60156
(847) 208-6785, mike.biewenga@gmail.com
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopter
940 Water Thrush Court, Antioch, IL, 60002
(973) 879-5740, captdmk@comcast.net
Managing office: GREATER CHICAGO FSDO GL-03 / CHI FSDO
Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterPrivate pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterAirline transport pilot practical tests for rotorcraft helicopterFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa codeFlight instructor practical tests for rotorcraft helicopter
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.
Enter a city, airport name, or ZIP code and choose how far you are willing to travel.
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Select the certificate or rating and aircraft category so unrelated examiner authorizations are removed.
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Built from public FAA examiner records.
Pilot Training Tracker imports public FAA DPE data weekly and translates examiner authorization codes into plain language. The finder helps you locate a checkride examiner, but it does not certify current availability or replace confirmation with the examiner.
Before scheduling, verify the exact practical test and aircraft authorization, fee, availability, and required documents. This page was last updated from the FAA data import on .
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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
What should I confirm before scheduling a checkride?
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Confirm that the examiner holds the exact authorization for your practical test and aircraft. Also ask about availability, fees, payment policy, required documents, aircraft documents, and any retest policy.
Can I search by airport name instead of a ZIP code?
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Yes. Enter an airport name, airport identifier, city, address, or ZIP code. The finder resolves the location and searches for matching DPE records within your selected radius.
Can I browse DPEs by state?
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Yes. Choose Browse by state and select a state to see matching FAA examiner records without entering a ZIP code or calculating a distance.
Can I search for a DPE by name?
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Yes. Choose Find by name, enter part of the examiner's first or last name, and optionally select a state to narrow the results.
