Examiners and inspectors near Purdue University Airport LAF
41 FAA designees are based within 50 nautical miles of Purdue University Airport in Lafayette, Indiana: 7 pilot examiners, 7 aviation medical examiners, 3 mechanic examiners, 1 airworthiness representative (maintenance), 1 engineering representative, 2 training center evaluators, 20 aircrew program designees. The pilot examiners may test for private pilot (7), commercial and instrument (7), airline transport pilot (1), flight instructor (6), sport pilot (3), type ratings (1) in airplanes (7), multi-engine airplanes (7). Nearest first; "nm" is nautical miles from the airport to the designee's town.
Pilot examiners DPE · 7 · 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 Glenn Dillman | West Lafayette, IN LAF | 1 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, sport pilot, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Purdue University 1581 Aviation Drive, Office 104 | (765) 409-4501 | dillman@purdue.edu | INDIANAPOLIS FSDO GL-11 / IND FSDO |
| Larry Wayne Gross | West Lafayette, IN LAF | 1 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Purdue University 1585 Aviation Drive | (765) 476-6603 | lwgross@purdue.edu | INDIANAPOLIS FSDO GL-11 / IND FSDO |
| James Paulsen | West Lafayette, IN LAF | 5 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Purdue Aviation, LLC 1630 Aviation Drive | (703) 498-7930 | hoserfa18@mac.com | INDIANAPOLIS FSDO GL-11 / IND FSDO |
| James Carroll Buehler | Zionsville, IN TYQ | 39 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, sport pilot, type ratings, private pilot (proficiency), instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Indianapolis Executive Airport TYQ 11329 East SR 32 | (317) 225-2757 | jcb@buehlerlaw.com | INDIANAPOLIS FSDO GL-11 / IND FSDO |
| John Henderson | Zionsville, IN TYQ | 39 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Jet Access - TYQ 11329 SR-32 | (812) 596-4627 | dpejohn145@gmail.com | INDIANAPOLIS FSDO GL-11 / IND FSDO |
| Steven Edward Stombaugh | Danville, IN 2R2 | 42 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 2749 Gordon Graham Boulevard | (317) 272-6180 | dpe@stomav.com | INDIANAPOLIS FSDO GL-11 / IND FSDO |
| David John Mino | Fishers, IN UMP | 50 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, sport pilot, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport - UMP 9913 Willow View Dr. | (317) 691-3872 | dminodpe@gmail.com | INDIANAPOLIS FSDO GL-11 / IND FSDO |
Aviation medical examiners AME · 7 · Aviation Medical Examiner: a doctor who issues the medical certificates pilots must hold
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William L Bray | Lafayette, IN LAF | 0 | 133 NORTH 4TH STREET, SUITE 611 | (765) 586-7852 | braymd@att.net | Great Lakes Region |
| Victor D Bentinganan | Otterbein, IN LAF | 10 | 407 N. MEADOW STREET | (765) 448-8100 | bentingv@iuhealth.org | Great Lakes Region |
| Michael Kaufmann | Zionsville, IN TYQ | 39 | 1505 W Oak St. Suite 130 | (317) 514-6985 | makaufmann@me.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Michael Ray Wild | Kokomo, IN OKK | 41 | EYE PHYSICIANS, INC. 3433 S. LAFOUNTAIN | (765) 453-3777 | mike.wild@hotmail.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Brett Alan Graham | Brownsburg, IN EYE | 42 | 1411 S GREEN ST #130 | (317) 858-4610 | sabacat7@sbcglobal.net | Great Lakes Region |
| Robert D Habig | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | 15229 WESTFIELD BLVD | (317) 867-1236 | drbob@westfieldpremier.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Caleb Michael Huber | Avon, IN 2R2 | 46 | 7376 Business Center Dr, Suite A1 | (317) 854-5809 | huber@raphahealthindy.com | Great Lakes 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip James Mick | West Lafayette, IN LAF | 1 | Purdue University Part 147 (CG9T) 1401 Aviation Drive | (765) 532-7943 | mickp@purdue.edu | INDIANAPOLIS FSDO GL-11 / IND FSDO |
| Ronald Sterkenburg | West Lafayette, IN LAF | 1 | Purdue University Part 147 (CG9T) 1401 Aviation Drive | (765) 414-6205 | sterkenr@purdue.edu | INDIANAPOLIS FSDO GL-11 / IND FSDO |
| Todd Alan Brewer | West Lafayette, IN LAF | 5 | 1581 Aviation Dr. | (765) 491-6487 | gtokid@hotmail.com | INDIANAPOLIS FSDO GL-11 / IND FSDO |
Airworthiness representatives (maintenance) DAR-T · 1 · Designated Airworthiness Representative, maintenance: issues airworthiness certificates and approvals for aircraft in service
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Soto | Avon, IN 2R2 | 46 | 4360 E Main St | (317) 626-2491 | soto.louis1@gmail.com | INDIANAPOLIS FSDO GL-11 / IND FSDO |
Engineering representatives DER-T · 1 · Designated Engineering Representative: approves engineering data for repairs and alterations on the FAA's behalf
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge D Gonzalez | Brownsburg, IN EYE | 42 | 7013 Crystal Ct | (305) 812-4171 | jorge0272@gmail.com | Central Certification Branch |
Training center evaluators TCE · 2 · Training Center Evaluator: gives tests at a simulator training center
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Anthony Ferrero | West Lafayette, IN LAF | 1 | Holleman Niswonger Simulator Center 1585 Aviation Drive | (847) 341-7192 | ferrero@purdue.edu | PART 142 CMO SW-33 |
| madhavendra Nath Amolsch | West Lafayette, IN LAF | 1 | Purdue University 1585 Aviation Dr | (630) 400-0073 | madhav.amolsch@cae.com | PART 142 CMO SW-33 |
Aircrew program designees APD · 20 · 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Gerard Campo | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Campus 1 Brickyard Lane | (317) 413-6097 | anthonycampo@gmail.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Bryan Matthew Monheim | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways, Inc. 1 Brickyard Lane | (412) 708-0098 | bmonheim@rjet.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Chad Eugene Rice | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (815) 207-0292 | chad_e_rice@yahoo.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Chad Michael Mcpherson | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways 1 Brickyard Lane | (407) 221-3020 | mcphersonmich@yahoo.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Christopher Mcclelon Michaels | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (317) 493-9024 | chris.michaels@rjet.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Christopher Thomas Dufour | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (401) 662-1890 | cdufour1@cox.net | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| David Albert Murphy | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (407) 491-9034 | dmurphy@rjet.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Dayn Thomas Browning | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (317) 590-7366 | daynbrowning@gmail.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Eric Frank Sorenson | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC 1 Brickyard Lane | (248) 302-2074 | efsorenson@hotmail.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Eric Todd Schrecengost | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (724) 422-7773 | esk96@hotmail.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| James Russell Bower | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (276) 202-5515 | jbower@rjet.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| John Anthony Maxin | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (239) 766-0676 | jmaxin@rjet.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Joseph William Amann | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (814) 450-1471 | jamann@rjet.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Michael D Palm | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (802) 735-4146 | michaeldpalm@gmail.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Michael Melody | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (484) 883-0348 | mmelody@rjet.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Michael Raynond Giovannelli | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (740) 973-8672 | mgiovannelli@rjet.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Michael Shawn Conner | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (703) 472-4452 | mconner@rjet.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Scott Michael Judge | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (516) 410-8118 | sjudge@rjet.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Shawn Victor Chandler | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Ln | (254) 780-7142 | schandler@rjet.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| William Joseph Enfinger | Carmel, IN I72 | 44 | Republic Airways Training Center 1 Brickyard Lane | (724) 454-1213 | wenfinger@rjet.com | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
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 Indiana · by state.