Examiners and inspectors near Hondo Regional HDO
42 FAA designees are based within 50 nautical miles of Hondo Regional in Hondo, Texas: 5 pilot examiners, 1 sport aviation examiner, 15 aviation medical examiners, 1 mechanic examiner, 2 airworthiness representatives (maintenance), 5 airworthiness representatives (manufacturing), 10 engineering representatives, 1 training center examiner, 2 administrative pilot examiners. The pilot examiners may test for private pilot (4), commercial and instrument (4), airline transport pilot (2), flight instructor (1), type ratings (1) in airplanes (3), multi-engine airplanes (2), helicopters (1). Nearest first; "nm" is nautical miles from the airport to the designee's town.
Pilot examiners DPE · 5 · Designated Pilot Examiner: gives the practical tests (checkrides) for pilot certificates and ratings
| Name | Town | nm | May test for | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian David Childs | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes | Sky Safety *535 Mission Rd | (956) 247-9464 | childsdpe@gmail.com | SAN ANTONIO FSDO SW-17 / SAT FSDO |
| Paul Alan Rheudasil | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 24129 MATEO RDG | (480) 290-1910 | prheudasil@gmail.com | SAN ANTONIO FSDO SW-17 / SAT FSDO |
| Richard Lee Tarwater | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates | SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT 577 SANDAU ROAD | (210) 508-8028 | hueyvet12@gmail.com | SAN ANTONIO FSDO SW-17 / SAT FSDO |
| Vincent Sosa | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, type ratings, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 919 Mount Kisco | (210) 992-6530 | cessna5757@gmail.com | SAN ANTONIO FSDO SW-17 / SAT FSDO |
| Wade C Amen | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, instrument instructor, commercial pilot, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; helicopters | 6340 Robinsnest | (210) 823-7007 | wamen7@gmail.com | SAN ANTONIO FSDO SW-17 / SAT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed David Schotanus | Bulverde, TX 1T8 | 45 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 3586, King Terrace | (719) 761-9529 | scrotief16@yahoo.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
Aviation medical examiners AME · 15 · Aviation Medical Examiner: a doctor who issues the medical certificates pilots must hold
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Lee Ashley | Castroville, TX CVB | 17 | 10500 Airport Rd | (512) 843-5559 | robert.l.ashley51@gmail.com | Southern Region |
| Russell S Cravey | Kerrville, TX ERV | 37 | 1001 WATER ST, E-100 | (830) 257-4417 | rcravey@drcravey.com | Southwest Region |
| Akash Kumar Mittal | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 8901 Wetmore Road | (512) 843-5559 | akash.mittal@uhs-sa.com | Southwest Region |
| Charles Fisher | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | Austin Aerospace / TexasAME 8901 Wetmore Road | (512) 843-5559 | cfisher555@aol.com | Southwest Region |
| David Alan Marks | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | Pulmonary & Sleep Institute 115 Gallery Circle, Suite 102 | (210) 494-4220 | davidamarksmd@hotmail.com | Southwest Region |
| Jose Reyes | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy Ste 105 | (210) 375-3744 | josereyesmd@hotmail.com | Southwest Region |
| Juan C Gonzalez | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | CENTER FOR INTERNAL MEDICINE, PA 4201 Medical Drive, SUITE 330 | (210) 200-8798 | drgonzalez@centerforinternalmedicine.com | Southwest Region |
| Louis Andrew Davenport | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 8901 Wetmore Rd | (512) 843-5559 | dr.davenport@texasame.com | Southwest Region |
| Mark Thomas Ogden | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 11590 Galm Road, Suite 110 | (830) 388-0040 | drmarkogden@gmail.com | Southwest Region |
| Meredith Lynn Doughty Davenport | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 8901 Wetmore Rd | (512) 843-5559 | dr.meredith@texasame.com | Southwest Region |
| Robert Strehlow | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 5108 Broadway, Suite 203 | (210) 391-1072 | bucko.strehlow@gmail.com | Southwest Region |
| Sujatha Gerineni | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 1418 Walkers Way, Suite 101 | (210) 245-7933 | drsujathag@gmail.com | Southwest Region |
| Francis Tran | Boerne, TX 5C1 | 39 | Saboe Aviation Medicine 640 Boerne Stage Airfield, Suite 202 | (210) 745-1750 | vufrank83@msn.com | Southwest Region |
| Gerald Wayne Saboe | Boerne, TX 5C1 | 39 | SABOE AVIATION MEDICINE 640 Boerne Stage Airfield, Suite 202 | (830) 386-4236 | drsaboe@saboeavmed.com | Southwest Region |
| Todd Allen Nash | Bulverde, TX 1T8 | 45 | 2376 Bulverde Road, Suite 112 | (512) 843-5559 | todd-nash@hotmail.com | Southwest Region |
Mechanic examiners DME · 1 · Designated Mechanic Examiner: tests candidates for the mechanic certificate (airframe and powerplant)
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael David Bisek | Bulverde, TX 1T8 | 45 | Bulverde Airport 29640 BULVERDE LANE | (210) 326-4354 | examiner@helicopterexperts.com | SAN ANTONIO FSDO SW-17 / SAT FSDO |
Airworthiness representatives (maintenance) DAR-T · 2 · Designated Airworthiness Representative, maintenance: issues airworthiness certificates and approvals for aircraft in service
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier M Ybarra | Uvalde, TX UVA | 31 | P.O. BOX 221 | (830) 591-3103 | x@xjetair.net | SAN ANTONIO FSDO SW-17 / SAT FSDO |
| Monty Glen Carroll | Schertz, TX SAT | 49 | 11005 E FM1518 N #1 | (210) 240-9884 | montycarroll@att.net | SAN ANTONIO FSDO SW-17 / SAT FSDO |
Airworthiness representatives (manufacturing) DAR-F · 5 · Designated Airworthiness Representative, manufacturing: issues airworthiness certificates for newly built aircraft and parts
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felton Earl Payton | Helotes, TX 8T8 | 27 | 9603 Potters Point | (210) 627-3307 | fpayton@sbcglobal.net | San Antonio CMS |
| Ernest William King | Uvalde, TX UVA | 31 | 901 Maple St. | (830) 591-9581 | chip@kacdar.com | San Antonio CMS |
| Alberto Guerrero | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 4506 Bridgewood St. | (210) 268-7530 | aagmiawarrior@sbcglobal.net | San Antonio CMS |
| Kevin John Zaiontz | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 406 W. Rhapsody | (210) 860-1124 | kevin@zeesystemsinc.com | San Antonio CMS |
| Steven Lee Thatcher | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 8615 Glen Shadow | (210) 373-6553 | kcsteven1953@gmail.com | San Antonio CMS |
Engineering representatives DER-T · 10 · Designated Engineering Representative: approves engineering data for repairs and alterations on the FAA's behalf
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John L Thaxton | Bandera, TX ERV | 21 | 5121 State HIghway 16 North | (210) 859-5520 | j1thaxton@aol.com | Central Certification Branch |
| Clark Michael Butler | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 2515 Hidden Glen St | (210) 275-7486 | aerodesigncert@satx.rr.com | Central Certification Branch |
| Craig Martin Smith | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 19763 Encino Way | (210) 287-6688 | craig@aircraftintegration.com | Central Certification Branch |
| Garrett Lane Sager | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 6306 Willow Hill St. | (210) 771-0158 | garrettsager@gmail.com | Central Certification Branch |
| John C Vieger | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 23844 Up Mountain Road | (210) 445-5771 | jvieger@sbcglobal.net | Central Certification Branch |
| John W Goswick | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 27326 Highway 281 N. | (520) 403-0160 | jgoswick5@gmail.com | Central Certification Branch |
| Richard A Reisberg | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 934 Persian Gdn | (210) 445-6640 | rreisberg@satx.rr.com | Central Certification Branch |
| Ronald Neil Roberts | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 3414 Hunters Stand Street | (218) 349-4580 | ron.ramjet.roberts@gmail.com | Central Certification Branch |
| Wiede Koop Cutshall | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 7970 Fredericksburg Rd, STE 101-336 | (210) 317-8533 | der@cutshallconsulting.aero | Central Certification Branch |
| Randy David Harper | Bulverde, TX 1T8 | 45 | 29945 Beck Rd., 29945 beck Rd. | (210) 386-8072 | randyharper@msn.com | Central Certification Branch |
Training center examiners DCTO-E · 1 · Designee at a certificated training organisation
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Arce | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | 1519 Ashley Road | (682) 227-3602 | ssf@rvainc.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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth Brian Wells | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | Sky Safety, Inc. 8535 Mission Road Ste 206 | (210) 884-1401 | ebwells054@gmail.com | SAN ANTONIO FSDO SW-17 / SAT FSDO |
| Michael Conde | San Antonio, TX SAT | 38 | Sky Safety Flight Academy 8535 Mission Road #206 | (210) 683-2968 | michael.conde36@yahoo.com | SAN ANTONIO FSDO SW-17 / SAT 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 Texas · by state.