About PilotCertify
We make it easier to find, compare, and book a checkride with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner.
How it works
Search for examiners
Browse our directory of FAA Designated Pilot Examiners. Filter by certificate type, location, and availability to find the right match.
Compare and choose
Review examiner profiles, certifications, and fees. See which examiners are authorized for your specific checkride type.
Book your checkride
Pick a date that works for you and book directly. No more phone tag, no more waiting lists, no more uncertainty.
Why pilots choose PilotCertify
Up-to-date DPE data
Our examiner directory is sourced directly from FAA records so you always have accurate, current information.
Every certificate type
Private, instrument, commercial, ATP, CFI, multi-engine — find examiners authorized for any checkride you need.
No hidden fees
PilotCertify is free for pilots. Browse, compare, and contact examiners without paying a dime.
Save weeks of searching
Stop cold-calling examiners and scouring forums. Find available DPEs in minutes instead of weeks.
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