Key Takeaways

  • The FAA is introducing a nationwide system allowing pilots to give feedback on designated pilot examiners (DPE) after check rides.
  • Pilots will be able to complete a voluntary survey with roughly a dozen yes-or-no questions covering examiner professionalism and testing consistency.
  • The agency estimates that approximately 49,000 pilots would complete the survey each year, with an average response time of seven minutes.
US Federal Aviation Administration

Strategic Implications

This move may indicate the FAA’s efforts to improve visibility, accountability, and alternative testing options within a strained pilot certification system. The introduction of a voluntary post-activity survey could help track the performance and merit of individual examiners, as required under Section 833 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.