The FAA recently issued guidance that allows for FAA medical certificates that expire while they are unable to be renewed to be used until June 20, 2020. This policy may be updated if a continued inability to secure FAA medicals … Continue reading →
The FAA issued a policy memorandum relating to integrations between policies 8000.95 and 8900.2 Speficially, the memorandum noted that: “Designated Pilot Examiners (DPE), to include Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE) and Administrative Pilot Examiners (Admin PE), are still required to use … Continue reading →
On March 24, 2020 the FAA issued a memorandum allowing DPEs to continue operation of their critical functions in the event that their designation qualifications lapse while FAA staff are unable to provide oversight and management functions. if you are … Continue reading →
The FAA provided the following this past week: “In the latest DMS release notes, we told you there would be new functionality in populating certain data fields. Unfortunately, this data push did not happen as we expected. Don’t worry; we’re … Continue reading →
Examiners are recommended to review the recent FAA Notice N8900.536 – Changes to the Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR). Click here to review the notice.
Continue reading →The Winter 2020 DPE Quarterly Newsletter produced by the FAA is available. Click Here to see it.
Continue reading →RELEASE OVERVIEW 4.1 – EXTERNAL USERS The below list contains the latest updates for the Designee Management System (DMS). These should take effect by COB January 16. If you have any questions, first reach out to your MS before contacting … Continue reading →
FYI RE Airman Knowledge Tests! From a recent communication to DPEs, but important also for all flight instructors, the following communication from the FAA was indicated: Important changes to Knowledge Test Reports! Effective January 13, 2020, any applicant that wishes … Continue reading →
The Fall 2019 DPE Quarterly Newsletter produced by the FAA is available. Click Here to see it.
Continue reading →Pilots for whom DPEs conduct practical tests aren’t just applicants, they are also customers. As a DPE, there are many things that can be done to help improve the practical test experience, allay some concerns, and enhance the professionalism of … Continue reading →
