US Federal Aviation Administration Rolls Out Nationwide System for Pilot Feedback on DPEs

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to roll out a nationwide system allowing pilots to give feedback on designated pilot examiners (DPEs) after check rides. The agency seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget to introduce a voluntary ‘post-activity survey’ for pilots who complete practical tests conducted by DPEs. According to AeroTime, the FAA estimates that approximately 49,000 pilots would complete the survey each year, with an average response time of seven minutes. This proposal comes as growing strain on the pilot certification system fuels scrutiny of examiner availability, cost, and testing consistency.