How to become a DPE???
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To become a DPE there has to be a need as defined by the FSDO for another DPE. An ATP is nice, though not a requirement. I understand that the minimums are 2500 hours and 300 hours in the last year. The 300 hours seems to knock a lot of would be examiners out of the running.
There's a written test which (I believe) you can take whenever you'd like. You present your exam and yourself to the FSDO who then schedules you - at your own expense - to go to OK City for DPE training.
When you get back you have to sit tight until the FSDO says "yep, you'll do" and you can begin to examine. You'll likely have an FAA inspector with you for a while.
As a practical matter, it's best if the FSDO asks you, if you're an ASC, and if another examiner (or two) recommend you.
This is from an examiner buddy of mine, and he's been around a while, so it may be out of date.
-LC
There's a written test which (I believe) you can take whenever you'd like. You present your exam and yourself to the FSDO who then schedules you - at your own expense - to go to OK City for DPE training.
When you get back you have to sit tight until the FSDO says "yep, you'll do" and you can begin to examine. You'll likely have an FAA inspector with you for a while.
As a practical matter, it's best if the FSDO asks you, if you're an ASC, and if another examiner (or two) recommend you.
This is from an examiner buddy of mine, and he's been around a while, so it may be out of date.
-LC
flyguy
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One of the instructors at my school just did his CFII checkride with a DPE. The DPE had an upcomming checkride with the inspector that did this instructors initial CFI. Throughout the whole checkride the DPE was digging for gouge. I though that was hilarious to hear that the examiner was getting gouge from the examinee.
TAMPACFIMEI
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What are the requirements?
How long do you have to be a CFI before you can apply?
Any information would be greatly appreciated!!
Ryan
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The info is in the Pilot Examiner's Handbook, here's a link to the section that applies to your question. (PDF format - page 5)
You may have to copy the link and paste it as clicking from here seems to be hit or miss.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgOrders.nsf/0/7f85cd99697aa59d86256f700076ed32/$FILE/87103D-C02.pdf
What are the requirements?
How long do you have to be a CFI before you can apply?
Any information would be greatly appreciated!!
Ryan
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The info is in the Pilot Examiner's Handbook, here's a link to the section that applies to your question. (PDF format - page 5)
You may have to copy the link and paste it as clicking from here seems to be hit or miss.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgOrders.nsf/0/7f85cd99697aa59d86256f700076ed32/$FILE/87103D-C02.pdf
Mr_Creepy
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To become a DPE there has to be a need as defined by the FSDO for another DPE. An ATP is nice, though not a requirement. I understand that the minimums are 2500 hours and 300 hours in the last year. The 300 hours seems to knock a lot of would be examiners out of the running.
There's a written test which (I believe) you can take whenever you'd like. You present your exam and yourself to the FSDO who then schedules you - at your own expense - to go to OK City for DPE training.
When you get back you have to sit tight until the FSDO says "yep, you'll do" and you can begin to examine. You'll likely have an FAA inspector with you for a while.
As a practical matter, it's best if the FSDO asks you, if you're an ASC, and if another examiner (or two) recommend you.
This is from an examiner buddy of mine, and he's been around a while, so it may be out of date.
-LC
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To become a DPE there has to be a need as defined by the FSDO for another DPE. An ATP is nice, though not a requirement. I understand that the minimums are 2500 hours and 300 hours in the last year. The 300 hours seems to knock a lot of would be examiners out of the running.
There's a written test which (I believe) you can take whenever you'd like. You present your exam and yourself to the FSDO who then schedules you - at your own expense - to go to OK City for DPE training.
When you get back you have to sit tight until the FSDO says "yep, you'll do" and you can begin to examine. You'll likely have an FAA inspector with you for a while.
As a practical matter, it's best if the FSDO asks you, if you're an ASC, and if another examiner (or two) recommend you.
This is from an examiner buddy of mine, and he's been around a while, so it may be out of date.
-LC
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