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Showing 20 matching records from the latest FAA import within 100 miles of Hickory, NC when ZIP distance is available.

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Brandon NeSmith

Hickory, NC, 28601

0 miles away

FAA DPE

3101 9th Ave Dr NW, Hickory, NC, 28601

(828) 638-5370, tablerockaviation@gmail.com

Managing office: CHARLOTTE FSDO EA-68 / CLT FSDO

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-SPE-ASEL

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Gary Garavaglia

STATESVILLE, NC, 28677

25 miles away

FAA DPE

231 HUNTERS HILL DRIVE, STATESVILLE, NC, 28677

(704) 340-8924, garygara@gmail.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 gliderCommercial pilot practical tests for glider
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-GL, DPE-CE-GL

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Charles Rosenstein

Stanley, NC, 28164

31 miles away

FAA DPE

8015 Haley Court, Stanley, NC, 28164

(704) 277-2596, stearman794@gmail.com

Managing office: CHARLOTTE FSDO EA-68 / CLT FSDO

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL

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Gregory Collins

Rutherford, NC, 28139

45 miles away

FAA DPE

110 Marchman Fld Dr, Rutherford, NC, 28139

(828) 460-3646, smokiescfi1@gmail.com

Managing office: CHARLOTTE FSDO EA-68 / CLT 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 land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-ATPE-ASEL

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Guenter Trautmann

Concord, NC, 28027

47 miles away

FAA DPE

9000 Aviation Blvd NW, Concord, NC, 28027

(803) 818-0626, guenter.trautmann@gmail.com

Managing office: CHARLOTTE FSDO EA-68 / CLT FSDO

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL

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Adam Rosenberg

Concord, NC, 28027

47 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine land

9101 Aviation Blvd NW, Concord, NC, 28027

(516) 567-4828, adamdpe@gmail.com

Managing office: CHARLOTTE FSDO EA-68 / CLT FSDO

Sport pilot 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 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 landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-SPE-ASEL, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-ATPE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FIEI-ASE, DPE-FIEI-AME, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE, DPE-SPFIE

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MELISSA CURTIS

Rock Hill, SC, 29732

57 miles away

FAA DPE

550 Airport Rd, Rock Hill, SC, 29732

(757) 435-7865, bogeee71@gmail.com

Managing office: CHARLOTTE FSDO EA-68 / CLT FSDO

Private pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL

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Brian Lee Mott

Fort Mill, SC, 29707

60 miles away

FAA DPE

52454 Winchester Street, Fort Mill, SC, 29707

(610) 698-3557, aviation2000@aol.com

Managing office: TETERBORO FSDO EA-25 / TEB FSDO

Commercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landAirline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE

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Garland Michael Boone

Winston Salem, NC, 27105

67 miles away

FAA DPE

3911 N. Liberty St., Winston Salem, NC, 27105

(336) 403-4622, gmboone1960@gmail.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 landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-TYPE-CE-525, DPE-PPE-CE-525

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James Michael Blackburn

Fletcher, NC, 28732

69 miles away

FAA DPE

240 Wright Brothers Way, Fletcher, NC, 28732

(828) 707-4880, jim@pitchvy.com

Managing office: CHARLOTTE FSDO EA-68 / CLT 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 land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME

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David Alan Smith

Fletcher, NC, 28732

69 miles away

FAA DPE

240 Wright Brothers Way, Fletcher, NC, 28732

(828) 458-8484, david@pitchvy.com

Managing office: CHARLOTTE FSDO EA-68 / CLT 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
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-BAE, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE

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Daniel Jonathan Moore

Elizabethton, TN, 37601

69 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine land

415 Highway 91 , Suite 4, Elizabethton, TN, 37601

(423) 647-4359, dan@danmoore.aero

Managing office: NASHVILLE FSDO CE-19 / BNA 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 landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-ATPE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FIEI-ASE, DPE-FIEI-AME, DPE-TYPE-CE-525, DPE-TYPE-CE-525S, DPE-TYPE-RA-390, DPE-TYPE-RA-390S, DPE-TYPE-CE-500, DPE-PPE-CE-525, DPE-PPE-CE-525S, DPE-PPE-RA-390S, DPE-PPE-RA-390, DPE-PPE-CE-500, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE

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Eric R. Spicer

Blountville, TN, 37617

79 miles away

FAA DPE

350 Aviation Drive, Blountville, TN, 37617

(423) 341-0220, ericrspicer@gmail.com

Managing office: NASHVILLE FSDO CE-19 / BNA 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 land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-ATPE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL

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Mark Robey

Blountville, TN, 37617

79 miles away

FAA DPE

253 Airport Circle, Blountville, TN, 37617

(931) 431-8119, wingstri@yahoo.com

Managing office: NASHVILLE FSDO CE-19 / BNA FSDO

Airline transport pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight instructor practical tests for airplane multi-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landPrivate pilot practical tests for airplane multi-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane single-engine landCommercial pilot and instrument rating practical tests for airplane multi-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE

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Ronald Leo Horton

GREENSBORO, NC, 27409

82 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land

1060 PTI DRIVE, GREENSBORO, NC, 27409

(704) 519-6746, ron@planevisions.com

Managing office: CHARLOTTE FSDO EA-68 / CLT 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 land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIEI-ASE

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Brett Avery Zukowski

Greenville, SC, 29607

86 miles away

FAA DPE

Initial CFI authorization match

Initial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land

10 Opportunity Place, Greenville, SC, 29607

(864) 201-9356, bzukowski@usaeroflight.net

Managing office: COLUMBIA FSDO SO-13 / CAE 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 landInitial flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine land
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-FIEI-ASE

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DONALD JOHNSON

Greeneville, TN, 37745

90 miles away

FAA DPE

430 Airport Rd, Greeneville, TN, 37745

(850) 333-4886, crosscheckftc@gmail.com

Managing office: ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA FSDO SO-09 / BHM 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 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
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE, DPE-SMFT

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Doris Gatewood

Stoneville, NC, 27048

94 miles away

FAA DPE

2691 Settle Bridge Rd, Stoneville, NC, 27048

(540) 522-6115, doris@horizonav8.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 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
FAA function codes

DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-ATPE-AMEL, DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-TYPE-HA-420, DPE-PPE-HA-420, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE

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Leonard Litton

Piedmont, SC, 29673

96 miles away

FAA DPE

207 Dumain Ct, Piedmont, SC, 29673

(703) 389-7709, landslitton@gmail.com

Managing office: COLUMBIA FSDO SO-13 / CAE FSDO

Flight instructor practical tests for airplane single-engine landFlight 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 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
FAA function codes

DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-FIE-AME, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-PE-AMEL, DPE-CIRE-AMEL, DPE-MCE, DPE-FIRE

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Randy Steven McCallister

Dublin, VA, 24084

100 miles away

FAA DPE

5389 CV Jackson Road, Suite #2, Dublin, VA, 24084

(540) 250-1835, cfirandy@gmail.com

Managing office: CHARLESTON FSDO EA-09 / CRW 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 landSport pilot practical tests for airplane single-engine landFAA DPE authorization for aircraft category or class listed by faa code
FAA function codes

DPE-FIE-ASE, DPE-PE-ASEL, DPE-CIRE-ASEL, DPE-SPE-ASEL, DPE-FPE, DPE-MCE, DPE-GIE, DPE-FIRE, DPE-BAE

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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.

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