Skyfarer Academy’s DPE Listing
DPEs are experienced pilots authorized by the FAA to conduct practical exams for pilot certifications and ratings. They play a pivotal role in the certification process, assessing whether pilots meet the standards necessary to operate safely and competently. Each DPE specializes in specific certifications and ratings, so finding one that matches your needs is essential. That’s where our DPE listing comes in.
Function Codes and What They Mean
Below is a list of common DPE function codes and their descriptions to help you identify the type of examiner you need.
Airplane
- DPE-PE-PLFT: Designated Pilot Examiner, Private Pilot Examiner, Powered Lift
- DPE-CIRE-PLFT: Designated Pilot Examiner, Commercial Pilot and Instrument Rating Examiner, Powered Lift
- DPE-ATPE-PLFT: Designated Pilot Examiner, Airline Transport Pilot Examiner, Powered Lift
- DPE-PLFT: Designated Pilot Examiner – Powered Lift
- DPE-PE-ASEL: Designated Pilot Examiner, Private Pilot Examiner, Airplane Single-engine Land
- DPE-CIRE-ASEL: Designated Pilot Examiner, Commercial Pilot and Instrument Rating Examiner, Airplane Single-engine Land
- DPE-ATPE-ASEL: Designated Pilot Examiner, Airline Transport Pilot Examiner, Airplane Single-Engine Land
- DPE-PE-AMEL: Designated Pilot Examiner, Private Pilot Examiner, Airplane Multiengine Land
- DPE-CIRE-AMEL: Designated Pilot Examiner, Commercial Pilot and Instrument Rating Examiner, Airplane Multiengine Land
- DPE-ATPE-AMEL: Designated Pilot Examiner, Airline Transport Pilot Examiner, Airplane Multiengine Land
- DPE-PE-ASES: Designated Pilot Examiner, Private Pilot Examiner, Airplane Single-engine Sea
- DPE-CIRE-ASES: Designated Pilot Examiner, Commercial Pilot and Instrument Rating Examiner, Airplane Single-engine Sea
- DPE-ATPE-ASES: Designated Pilot Examiner, Airline Transport Pilot Examiner, Airplane Single-engine Sea
- DPE-PE-AMES: Designated Pilot Examiner, Private Pilot Examiner, Airplane Multiengine Sea
- DPE-CIRE-AMES: Designated Pilot Examiner, Commercial Pilot and Instrument Rating Examiner, Airplane Multiengine Sea
- DPE-ATPE-AMES: Designated Pilot Examiner, Airline Transport Pilot Examiner, Airplane Multiengine Sea
- DPE-TYPE-XXXX: Designated Pilot Examiner, Type Rating Examiner, Specific Airplane Make and Model
- DPE-PPE-XXXX: Designated Pilot Examiner, Pilot Proficiency Examiner, Specific Airplane Make and Model
- DPE-SPE-ASES: Designated Pilot Examiner, Sport Pilot Examiner, Airplane Single-engine Sea
- DPE-SPE-ASEL: Designated Pilot Examiner, Sport Pilot Examiner, Airplane Single-engine Land
- DPE-FIE-ASE: Designated Pilot Examiner, Flight Instructor Examiner, Airplane Single-engine (Added Ratings, Renewals, and Reinstatements Only)
- DPE-FIE-AME: Designated Pilot Examiner, Flight Instructor Examiner, Airplane Multiengine (Added Ratings, Renewals, and Reinstatements Only)
- DPE-FIEI-ASE: Designated Pilot Examiner, Flight Instructor Examiner – Initial Tests, Airplane Single-engine
- DPE-FIEI-AME: Designated Pilot Examiner, Flight Instructor Examiner – Initial Tests, Airplane Multiengine
Rotorcraft
- DPE-PE-RH: Designated Pilot Examiner, Private Pilot Examiner, Rotorcraft Helicopter
- DPE-CE-RH: Designated Pilot Examiner, Commercial Pilot Examiner, Rotorcraft Helicopter
- DPE-CIRE-RH: Designated Pilot Examiner, Commercial Pilot and Instrument Rating Examiner, Rotorcraft Helicopter
- DPE-ATPE-RH: Designated Pilot Examiner, Airline Transport Pilot Examiner, Rotorcraft Helicopter
- DPE-PPE-XXXX: Designated Pilot Examiner, Pilot Proficiency Examiner, Specific Helicopter Make and Model
- DPE-TYPE-XXXX: Designated Pilot Examiner, Type Rating Examiner, Specific Helicopter Make and Model
- DPE-FIE-RH: Designated Pilot Examiner, Flight Instructor Examiner, Rotorcraft Helicopter (Added Ratings, Renewals, and Reinstatements Only)
- DPE-FIEI-RH: Designated Pilot Examiner, Flight Instructor Examiner – Initial Tests, Rotorcraft Helicopter
For DPEs
If you are a Designated Pilot Examiner, we’d like to invite you to utilize Skyfarer Academy’s platform free of charge. By joining us, you can connect with pilots and showcase your expertise to a growing aviation community. If you’d like to learn more or claim your profile, feel free to reach out to us: support@skyfareracademy.com