Examiners and inspectors near Danville Regional DAN
56 FAA designees are based within 50 nautical miles of Danville Regional in Danville, Virginia: 9 pilot examiners, 1 sport aviation examiner, 9 aviation medical examiners, 6 mechanic examiners, 3 airworthiness representatives (maintenance), 7 airworthiness representatives (manufacturing), 8 engineering representatives, 7 training center evaluators, 3 aircrew program designees, 1 training center examiner, 2 administrative pilot examiners. The pilot examiners may test for private pilot (9), commercial and instrument (9), airline transport pilot (4), flight instructor (8), sport pilot (2), type ratings (2) in airplanes (9), multi-engine airplanes (6), seaplanes (1). Nearest first; "nm" is nautical miles from the airport to the designee's town.
Pilot examiners DPE · 9 · Designated Pilot Examiner: gives the practical tests (checkrides) for pilot certificates and ratings
| Name | Town | nm | May test for | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Jeffrey Williams | Danville, VA DAN | 0 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor; airplanes | Danville Regional Airport 427 Airport Dr. | (434) 250-4310 | planejockey23@hotmail.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
| Doris Gatewood | Stoneville, NC SIF | 29 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, type ratings, private pilot (proficiency), instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Shiloh Airport 2691 Settle Bridge Rd | (540) 522-6115 | doris@horizonav8.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
| Christopher Marshall Whittle | Burlington, NC BUY | 32 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 3445 N Aviation Dr | (336) 264-0943 | chrismwhittle@gmail.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
| Francesco Gozzo | Oxford, NC HNZ | 41 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 6514 Airport Rd, HNZ | (919) 426-5494 | frankgdpe@gmail.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
| Garland Michael Boone | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, type ratings, private pilot (proficiency); airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Triad Aviation Acadmey 1030 PTI Dr. | (336) 403-4622 | gmboone1960@gmail.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
| Ronald Leo Horton | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, sport pilot; airplanes | SIGNATURE AVIATION 1060 PTI DRIVE | (704) 519-6746 | ron@planevisions.com | CHARLOTTE FSDO EA-68 / CLT FSDO |
| Robert Middleton III | Forest, VA W90 | 42 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes, seaplanes | 1527 CROWS RUN | (434) 426-0870 | rmmiii@icloud.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
| Andrew Walton | Lynchburg, VA LYH | 46 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, sport pilot, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes | 310 Hangar Rd | (434) 307-7393 | dpeandrew@gmail.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
| Benjamin Reed Thigpen | Lynchburg, VA LYH | 46 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Liberty University School of Aeronautics 310 Hangar Rd | (434) 381-0545 | thiggy85@icloud.com | RICHMOND FSDO EA-21 / RIC FSDO |
Sport aviation examiners SAE · 1 · Sport Aviation Examiner: gives the tests for sport pilot certificates and light-sport aircraft
| Name | Town | nm | May test for | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Gwinn | Lynchburg, VA LYH | 46 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, type ratings, private pilot (proficiency); airplanes, multi-engine airplanes, seaplanes, helicopters | Liberty University 310 Hangar Rd | (757) 593-3244 | mike.gwinn@oncourseaviationllc.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
Aviation medical examiners AME · 9 · Aviation Medical Examiner: a doctor who issues the medical certificates pilots must hold
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph A Guarino | Reidsville, NC SIF | 26 | 217A Turner Dr. | (336) 349-4070 | piedmontcare@bellsouth.net | Southern Region |
| Ronald Roberts | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | 411-H PARKWAY | (336) 273-2584 | robertsronaldmd43@yahoo.com | Southern Region |
| Thomas Joseph Thekkekandam | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | 1130 N Church St, Suite 100 | (336) 375-2300 | thomas.thekkekandam@gmail.com | Southern Region |
| Ricky Lee | Forest, VA W90 | 42 | Blue Ridge Chronic Pain Center 16830 Forest Rd | (434) 515-2775 | rdlc182@gmail.com | Eastern Region |
| Howard Thomas Cusick | Durham, NC RDU | 45 | 4104 Surles Ct Ste. 11 | (919) 941-1911 | htcusick@gmail.com | Southern Region |
| Matthew George Case | Durham, NC RDU | 45 | Duke Occupational Health Services 4825 Creekstone Drive, Suite 105 | (919) 684-4131 | matt.case@duke.edu | Southern Region |
| Satish Nmn Subramaniam | Durham, NC RDU | 45 | Duke Occupational Health Services at RTP 4825 Creekstone Drive, Suite 105 | (919) 286-3232 | shysat@msn.com | Southern Region |
| Cindy Lee Hanawalt | Lynchburg, VA LYH | 46 | 125 Nationwide Dr | (434) 200-6933 | cindylee431@hotmail.com | Eastern Region |
| Stephen Bradley Potts | Winston-Salem, NC INT | 50 | Smith Reynolds Airport, 3801 N Liberty St, Suite 212 | (336) 486-8962 | spotts65@yahoo.com | Southern Region |
Mechanic examiners DME · 6 · Designated Mechanic Examiner: tests candidates for the mechanic certificate (airframe and powerplant)
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Lee Dolin | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | Guilford Technical Community College 260 Regional Road | (336) 953-3058 | b25michelle@gmail.com | GREENSBORO FSDO EA-39 / GSO FSDO |
| Dale M Kraus | Lynchburg, VA LYH | 46 | Liberty University 1971 University Blvd | (540) 435-4218 | dakraus2012@gmail.com | RICHMOND FSDO EA-21 / RIC FSDO |
| David Thomas Blanton | Lynchburg, VA LYH | 46 | Liberty University School of Aeronautics 939 Airport Rd. | (540) 309-1148 | dblanton8@liberty.edu | RICHMOND FSDO EA-21 / RIC FSDO |
| Jason Edward Seger | Lynchburg, VA LYH | 46 | Liberty University School of Aeronautics 939 Airport Rd,, VA 24502 | (717) 383-6700 | jeseger@liberty.edu | RICHMOND FSDO EA-21 / RIC FSDO |
| Robert Wyman Howell | Lynchburg, VA LYH | 46 | Liberty University AMTS 939 Airport Rd. | (540) 525-5031 | trailhkr@msn.com | RICHMOND FSDO EA-21 / RIC FSDO |
| Scott Jay Schekman | Lynchburg, VA LYH | 46 | Liberty University AMTS 939 Airport Road,, 170 and 213 Airpark Drive | (434) 944-4275 | sjschekman@liberty.edu | RICHMOND FSDO EA-21 / RIC 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Jones | Summerfield, NC W88 | 33 | 7617 BRAELANDS DRIVE | (217) 416-1653 | chadjones72@icloud.com | GREENSBORO FSDO EA-39 / GSO FSDO |
| Lisa P Burwell | Oxford, NC HNZ | 41 | 6260 Horner Siding Rd. | (919) 691-0327 | aa@airwiseaviation.com | GREENSBORO FSDO EA-39 / GSO FSDO |
| Robert Wyman Howell | Lynchburg, VA LYH | 46 | 511 Indian Ridge Dr. | (540) 525-5031 | trailhkr@msn.com | RICHMOND FSDO EA-21 / RIC FSDO |
Airworthiness representatives (manufacturing) DAR-F · 7 · Designated Airworthiness Representative, manufacturing: issues airworthiness certificates for newly built aircraft and parts
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darris Mcmillan | Mebane, NC BUY | 26 | 320 Edgewood Church Road | (336) 455-0392 | darris_mcmillan@yahoo.com | Atlanta CMS |
| Mohammed El Imadi | Browns Summit, NC W88 | 27 | 5404 Waterpoint DR | (336) 681-7975 | eaglemoe67@gmail.com | Atlanta CMS |
| Eric P Minnis | Burlington, NC BUY | 32 | 7437 Danford Road | (336) 263-8558 | ericminnis@yahoo.com | Atlanta CMS |
| Chad Jones | Summerfield, NC W88 | 33 | 7617 Braelands Drive | (217) 416-1653 | chadjones72@icloud.com | Atlanta CMS |
| Lester Trevino | Greenboro, NC GSO | 38 | 5904 Fleming Terrace Road | (210) 269-7030 | goclt@yahoo.com | Atlanta CMS |
| Keith Shawn Robertson | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | 7619 Boeing Drive | (336) 340-7910 | keith@aasi.aero | Atlanta CMS |
| William Dee Wiseman | Kernersville, NC N83 | 45 | 330 Rosehaven Ct | (336) 312-9010 | wdw4@satx.rr.com | Atlanta CMS |
Engineering representatives DER-T · 8 · Designated Engineering Representative: approves engineering data for repairs and alterations on the FAA's behalf
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Scott Miller | Summerfield, NC W88 | 33 | 6993 Saratoga Ct. | (336) 609-2499 | jeffmillernc@gmail.com | East Certification Branch |
| Andrew Zachar | Oak Ridge, NC N83 | 39 | 7796 Panda Ct | (336) 652-2366 | andrew.d.zachar@gmail.com | Flight Test and Human Factors Branch |
| Franciscus Verbunt | Oak Ridge, NC N83 | 39 | 8704 Case Ridge Dr. | (912) 247-7690 | frans.verbunt@gmail.com | East Certification Branch |
| Karl J Berg | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | PO BOX 8134 | (336) 298-1422 | karl.j.berg@gmail.com | Flight Test and Human Factors Branch |
| Tae Yoon | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | UKN | (203) 988-8185 | tyun3@yahoo.com | East Certification Branch |
| Thomas Eugene Maurer | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | 3522 Old Onslow Rd | (301) 769-8156 | thomas.maurer23@gmail.com | Flight Test and Human Factors Branch |
| Thomas N Nilsson | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | 304 Cross Vine Ln | (316) 737-8938 | nilsson_der@yahoo.com | East Certification Branch |
| Scott Postle | Kernersville, NC N83 | 45 | 1138 Browns Run Drive | (336) 978-7984 | scott.postle.2@gmail.com | East Certification Branch |
Training center evaluators TCE · 7 · Training Center Evaluator: gives tests at a simulator training center
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam William Nance | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | Honda Aircraft Learning Center 6430 Ballinger Rd, Building 300 | (704) 438-0378 | adam.nance@flightsafety.com | WICHITA FSDO CE-07 / ICT FSDO |
| Brandon M Keener | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | 6430 Ballinger Rd. | (336) 671-1449 | brandon.keener@flightsafety.com | WICHITA FSDO CE-07 / ICT FSDO |
| Eric A Kivi | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | 6430 Ballinger Rd. | (336) 938-0500 | eric.kivi@flightsafety.com | WICHITA FSDO CE-07 / ICT FSDO |
| Erin D Brady | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | 6430 Ballinger Rd. | (336) 938-0500 | erin.brady@flightsafety.com | WICHITA FSDO CE-07 / ICT FSDO |
| Jeffrey Sicular | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | 6340 Ballinger Road, Building 300 | (336) 938-0499 | captjns@hotmail.com | WICHITA FSDO CE-07 / ICT FSDO |
| Phillip Harry Rolison | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | FlightSafety International • Greensboro Learning Center 6430 Ballinger Rd | (336) 755-7686 | phillip.rolison@flightsafety.com | WICHITA FSDO CE-07 / ICT FSDO |
| Sidney Edward Gibbs | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | 6430 Ballinger Rd. | (336) 253-2356 | sidney.gibbs@flightsafety.com | WICHITA FSDO CE-07 / ICT FSDO |
Aircrew program designees APD · 3 · Aircrew Program Designee: an airline's own check pilot who gives the FAA's tests to the airline's pilots
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro jose Bozzi | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | 21 air LLC 202 Centreport Drive, Suite 400 | (786) 461-4741 | abozzi@21air.us | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Charles Vance Holbrook | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | 101 Centreport Dr. Ste. 315 Greensboro NC 27409 | (843) 422-4367 | coastalpiloting@gmail.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Joseph Michael Walcez | Greensboro, NC GSO | 41 | 21Air,LLC 202, Centerpoint Drive, Suite 400 | (646) 732-9270 | cap1900@yahoo.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
Training center examiners DCTO-E · 1 · Designee at a certificated training organisation
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Wilkins | Winston-Salem, NC INT | 50 | 3801 N. LIBERTY ST | (336) 932-9090 | jp24zr76hh@hotmail.com | Operations Support Branch |
Administrative pilot examiners Admin-PE · 2 · Administrative Pilot Examiner: handles certificate paperwork rather than flight tests
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Michael Hewitt | Lynchburg, VA LYH | 46 | Liberty University School of Aeronautics 310 Hangar Rd | (434) 534-7631 | jmhewitt@liberty.edu | RICHMOND FSDO EA-21 / RIC FSDO |
| Timothy Chaverri | Lynchburg, VA LYH | 46 | Liberty University School of Aeronautics 310 Hangar Rd | (203) 893-1065 | timchaverri@gmail.com | RICHMOND FSDO EA-21 / RIC 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 Virginia · by state.