Examiners and inspectors near Independence State Airport 7S5
53 FAA designees are based within 50 nautical miles of Independence State Airport in Independence, Oregon: 23 pilot examiners, 14 aviation medical examiners, 3 mechanic examiners, 3 airworthiness representatives (maintenance), 2 airworthiness representatives (manufacturing), 5 engineering representatives, 2 training center examiners, 1 administrative pilot examiner. The pilot examiners may test for private pilot (21), commercial and instrument (20), airline transport pilot (11), flight instructor (21), sport pilot (5), type ratings (2) in airplanes (18), multi-engine airplanes (12), helicopters (4), gliders (1), balloons (1). Nearest first; "nm" is nautical miles from the airport to the designee's town.
Pilot examiners DPE · 23 · Designated Pilot Examiner: gives the practical tests (checkrides) for pilot certificates and ratings
| Name | Town | nm | May test for | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert William Reid | Independence, OR 7S5 | 0 | private pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, sport pilot, commercial pilot; airplanes, gliders | 673 Cessna St, 673 Cessna St | (408) 813-4209 | robinreid@earthlink.net | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Lisa Buswell Dahl | Salem, OR SLE | 9 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, sport pilot, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | MCNARY FIELD - SALEM, OR PO BOX 12482 | (503) 931-3958 | lisabdahl@mac.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| John Loflin | Albany, OR S12 | 15 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, sport pilot, commercial pilot; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes, balloons | Oregon Aero Academy 525 Aviation Way SE | (971) 350-9624 | jack@loflinaviation.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Ron Gustafson | McMinnville, OR MMV | 21 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, commercial pilot; helicopters | Jerry Trimble Helicopters 4050 SE Nimbus Loop | (541) 740-4203 | rong@peak.org | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Lee Shuster | Corvallis, OR CVO | 23 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Corvallis Aero Service 5695 SW Airport Pl | (541) 912-1189 | leelee53@icloud.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Vincent Remcho | Corvallis, OR CVO | 23 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, sport pilot; airplanes | 5560 SW Plumley St. | (541) 908-3018 | vince.remcho@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Brunno Winnubst | Newberg, OR 2S6 | 28 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Pureflight Aviation Training 17770 NE Aviation Way | (971) 222-5730 | brunnowinn@me.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Rainer Gades | Newberg, OR 2S6 | 28 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, commercial pilot, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; helicopters | PUREFLIGHT AVIATION TRAINING 17770 NE Aviation Way | (503) 459-2344 | rainergades@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Tyler Delane Sturdevant | Newberg, OR 2S6 | 28 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, commercial pilot; airplanes, helicopters | 3115 Crater Lane | (503) 939-2670 | tydyman2@aol.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Cody Lyle Barton | Aurora, OR UAO | 29 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, type ratings, commercial pilot, private pilot (proficiency), instructor renewals, military competency; helicopters | Columbia Helicopters INC 14452 Arndt Rd NE | (503) 881-9835 | codybartondpe@icloud.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Katie Erin Leonard | Aurora, OR UAO | 29 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes | Aurora Flight Training 22785 Airport Rd. NE | (971) 258-1048 | kleonard7700@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Kenneth Melberg Chapman | Aurora, OR UAO | 29 | private pilot (proficiency) | HTS Hangar 14497 Keil Rd NE | (541) 944-1218 | keneac@aol.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Mary Adene Schu | Aurora, OR UAO | 29 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, sport pilot; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Aurora Flight School 22785 Airport Rd. NE | (541) 390-3980 | maryschuaviation@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Stanley Paul Smith | Aurora, OR UAO | 29 | type ratings, private pilot (proficiency) | Helicopter Transport Services 14497 Keil rd, NE | (208) 989-2912 | 205helosmith@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Tetsuji Matsuura | Aurora, OR UAO | 29 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Willamette Aviation Service 23115 Airport Road NE | (541) 286-8790 | ighk35@aol.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Abdelrahman E Abdelrahman | Hillsboro, OR 7S3 | 35 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 3565 NE Cornell Road | (772) 888-6545 | abdoezz@live.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Blake Thomas Segoria | Hillsboro, OR 7S3 | 35 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Hillsboro Airport 3565 NE Cornell Road, 3565 NE Cornell Road | (503) 975-6667 | blake@segoriaaviation.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Glen Boltz | Hillsboro, OR 7S3 | 35 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Hillsboro Aero Academy 3565 NE Cornell Rd | (303) 638-1712 | gwboltz@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Jason Michael Robinson | Hillsboro, OR 7S3 | 35 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor; airplanes | Twin Oaks Airpark 12405 SW River Rd | (503) 476-7440 | jrobinson700@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Jordan Isaak Bartel | Hillsboro, OR 7S3 | 35 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Twin Oaks Airpark 12405 SW River Rd | (503) 444-1160 | bartelaviation@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Kelly Wiprud | Hillsboro, OR 7S3 | 35 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Twin Oaks Airpark 12405 SW River Rd | (503) 348-2027 | kwiprud@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Travis Mark Baker | Hillsboro, OR 7S3 | 35 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 3180 NE Century Blvd | (509) 385-4393 | tbaker747@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Joseph Patrick May | Eugene, OR EUG | 45 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor; airplanes | Mahlon Sweet Airport East Hangar 90706 Northrup Drive | (541) 954-2661 | jmay164bj@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
Aviation medical examiners AME · 14 · Aviation Medical Examiner: a doctor who issues the medical certificates pilots must hold
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Larson Jr | Salem, OR SLE | 9 | At Salem Air Center, 3300 SE 25th St | (503) 551-2336 | ibflyer01@gmail.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Joel Fink | Albany, OR S12 | 15 | 1100 7th Ave SW | (541) 812-5600 | jfinkred@gmail.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Steven M Vets | Albany, OR S12 | 15 | 3388 Pacific Bvd | (541) 758-0766 | smv247@gmail.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Kevin Glen Wherry | McMinnville, OR MMV | 21 | Physician Medical Center 2435 NE Cumulus Ave. | (503) 472-6161 | kwherry@pmcmac.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Lloyd H Wiggins | Corvallis, OR CVO | 23 | 2743 NW ROLLING GREEN DR | (541) 757-1822 | lharvey@aol.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| James R Sohriakoff | Newberg, OR 2S6 | 28 | 2880 Hayes Street | (503) 730-7220 | thefamilyclinic@comcast.net | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Clee Everett Lloyd | Aurora, OR UAO | 29 | Aurora Aviation 22785 Airport Road, NE | (503) 678-1454 | clloyd@teleport.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| David William Selby | Lake Oswego, OR 7S3 | 38 | 16463 Boones Ferry Rd. Suite 100 | (503) 635-1350 | selbydo@me.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Janice Ebora Buenafe | Milwaukie, OR PDX | 41 | Flight and Flow Medical LLC 10883 SE Main Street, Suite 203 | (702) 417-2604 | janicebuenafeis@gmail.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Keith Merle Lemmon | Beaverton, OR HIO | 42 | Northwest Aviation Medicine 2155 NW 173rd Ave | (253) 313-0935 | klemmon2@gmail.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Philip Zald | Beaverton, OR HIO | 42 | Northwest Aviation Medicine 2155 NW 173rd Ave, Suite 103 | (253) 313-0935 | philzald@gmail.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Anne Christensen | Eugene, OR EUG | 45 | 2650 Suzanne Way | (541) 228-3000 | arc.202011@gmail.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Luci Mario Kovacevic | Eugene, OR EUG | 45 | 2650 Suzanne Way, Suite 200 | (541) 228-3100 | lmkovacevic@gmail.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Lana Gee-Gott | Springfield, OR 77S | 49 | 2280 Marcola Rd | (541) 747-4300 | drlgeegott@nwmedicalhomes.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
Mechanic examiners DME · 3 · Designated Mechanic Examiner: tests candidates for the mechanic certificate (airframe and powerplant)
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Nicholas Hagele | Hillsboro, OR 7S3 | 35 | Hillsboro Maintenance Academy 3565 NE Cornell Rd | (503) 307-1121 | flyingchuck@comcast.net | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Jeremy Porter Kaetterhenry | Eugene, OR EUG | 45 | Lane Community College AMT Training 28735 Airport Rd. | (503) 509-1319 | jkaetterhenry@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Neal Justin Gallagher | Eugene, OR EUG | 45 | Lane Community College 28735 Airport Rd. | (541) 908-2272 | gallaghern@lanecc.edu | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
Airworthiness representatives (maintenance) DAR-T · 3 · Designated Airworthiness Representative, maintenance: issues airworthiness certificates and approvals for aircraft in service
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary D Brown | Independence, OR 7S5 | 0 | 915 SKYRAIDER DR | (503) 269-3907 | calpilot123@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Harry Robert Knight | McMinnville, OR MMV | 21 | 1719 NW Troon Ct | (541) 660-8148 | harry.knightdar@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
| Scott Mc Daniels | Hubbard, OR 7S9 | 27 | 5659 S. Reatha Ct | (503) 926-3861 | mcdanscott3@gmail.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
Airworthiness representatives (manufacturing) DAR-F · 2 · Designated Airworthiness Representative, manufacturing: issues airworthiness certificates for newly built aircraft and parts
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary D Brown | Independence, OR 7S5 | 0 | 915 Skyraider Drive | (503) 269-3907 | calpilot123@gmail.com | Seattle CMS |
| Scott Mc Daniels | Hubbard, OR 7S9 | 27 | 5659 S. Reatha Ct | (503) 926-3861 | mcdanscott3@gmail.com | Seattle CMS |
Engineering representatives DER-T · 5 · Designated Engineering Representative: approves engineering data for repairs and alterations on the FAA's behalf
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan F Pendergrass | Newberg, OR 2S6 | 28 | 720 N Little Oak St. | (503) 804-6795 | alan.pendergrass@comcast.net | West Certification Branch |
| Douglas Otto Keller | Aurora, OR UAO | 29 | 22781 Airport Road Northeast, Unit A1, Unit A1 | (503) 680-0705 | dougokeller@gmail.com | West Certification Branch |
| Rudolf H Bartel | Hillsboro, OR 7S3 | 35 | 2373 NW 185th Ave #291 | (503) 704-3377 | skytech@teleport.com | Flight Test and Human Factors Branch; West Certification Branch |
| Steve C Bush | Cornelius, OR 4S4 | 43 | 31453 SW Riedweg Rd, 31453 SW Riedweg Rd | (503) 201-5639 | bushaviationllc@gmail.com | Flight Test and Human Factors Branch |
| Khoa Nguyen | Happy Valley, OR TTD | 45 | 13360 SE King Rd | (214) 636-3991 | nguyen.q.khoa@gmail.com | West Certification Branch |
Training center examiners DCTO-E · 2 · Designee at a certificated training organisation
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Broyhill | Salem, OR SLE | 9 | 3000 25th Street SE | (503) 884-6199 | rbroyhill@serco-na.com | Operations Support Branch |
| Raul Suarez | Aurora, OR UAO | 29 | 14313 Stenbock Way NE Unit #15 | (971) 900-6123 | raul.suarez@serco-na.com | Operations Support Branch |
Administrative pilot examiners Admin-PE · 1 · Administrative Pilot Examiner: handles certificate paperwork rather than flight tests
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Friend | Hillsboro, OR 7S3 | 35 | Hillsboro Aero Academy 3565 NE Cornell Rd | (541) 941-5157 | jfriend@flyhaa.com | PORTLAND FSDO NM-09 / PDX FSDO |
Designees are listed with the name and contact details the FAA publishes for them on its designee locator (read October 10, 2026): the FAA lists them so that pilots, mechanics and companies can find them. Private individuals are not named, the site's policy at this time. A designee who would rather not appear here can ask us through the contact address on the About page. Each designee is placed at the main public airport of the town the FAA lists (or the nearest one to its zip code), so "nearby" means the town, not an exact address. A designee's functions are the FAA's own codes (DPE-PE-ASEL is a pilot examiner for the private certificate in single-engine airplanes), spelled out here for pilot examiners. Click a column heading to sort. All designees in Oregon · by state.