Examiners and inspectors near Mankato Regional MKT
50 FAA designees are based within 50 nautical miles of Mankato Regional in Mankato, Minnesota: 8 pilot examiners, 10 aviation medical examiners, 2 mechanic examiners, 1 airworthiness representative (maintenance), 2 airworthiness representatives (manufacturing), 3 engineering representatives, 1 aircraft dispatcher examiner, 20 aircrew program designees, 3 administrative pilot examiners. The pilot examiners may test for private pilot (8), commercial and instrument (7), airline transport pilot (3), flight instructor (6), type ratings (2) in airplanes (7), multi-engine airplanes (6), seaplanes (2), gliders (1). Nearest first; "nm" is nautical miles from the airport to the designee's town.
Pilot examiners DPE · 8 · Designated Pilot Examiner: gives the practical tests (checkrides) for pilot certificates and ratings
| Name | Town | nm | May test for | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Bonnie Plasschaert | Mankato, MN MKT | 0 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Mankato Regional Airport 3030 N Airport Road | (507) 469-4431 | [email protected] | MINNEAPOLIS FSDO GL-15 / MSP FSDO |
| Jason Russell Ceminsky | Mankato, MN MKT | 0 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, type ratings, private pilot (proficiency), instructor renewals, military competency; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 3030 N Airport Rd | (507) 779-2118 | [email protected] | MINNEAPOLIS FSDO GL-15 / MSP FSDO |
| Paul Skjeveland | Mankato, MN MKT | 0 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes, seaplanes | North Star Aviation 3030 Airport Dr | (507) 382-2742 | [email protected] | MINNEAPOLIS FSDO GL-15 / MSP FSDO |
| Sanjay Sundar Sujanani | Lakeville, MN LVN | 37 | private pilot, commercial and instrument; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 22100 Hamburg avenue | (612) 964-9394 | [email protected] | MINNEAPOLIS FSDO GL-15 / MSP FSDO |
| Darren Schone | Albert Lea, MN AEL | 40 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 71767 154th St | (507) 383-9366 | [email protected] | MINNEAPOLIS FSDO GL-15 / MSP FSDO |
| Jacob William Fielstra | Eden Prairie, MN FCM | 41 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, type ratings, private pilot (proficiency); airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Hangar Office 14871 Pioneer Trail Hangar 72A | (952) 303-2043 | [email protected] | MINNEAPOLIS FSDO GL-15 / MSP FSDO |
| Thomas Paul Burns | Stanton, MN SYN | 42 | private pilot, flight instructor, commercial pilot; gliders | 1235 HIGTHWAY 19 | (563) 299-5942 | [email protected] | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
| Mary Kristen Alverson | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | private pilot, commercial and instrument; airplanes, seaplanes | 4429 LYNDALE AVE SOUTH | (612) 240-0123 | [email protected] | MINNEAPOLIS FSDO GL-15 / MSP FSDO |
Aviation medical examiners AME · 10 · Aviation Medical Examiner: a doctor who issues the medical certificates pilots must hold
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Allan Olsen | Mankato, MN MKT | 0 | 101 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE | (507) 594-6500 | [email protected] | Great Lakes Region |
| Robert David Lehrer | Prior Lake, MN LVN | 35 | 4151 WILLOWWOOD ST | (952) 226-2600 | [email protected] | Great Lakes Region |
| James D Lakin | Lakeville, MN LVN | 37 | WAYPOINT FLIGHT SERVICES 22100 HAMBURG AVENUE | (952) 469-4414 | [email protected] | Great Lakes Region |
| Andrea Jean Nelsen | Edina, MN MSP | 46 | 6515 Barrie Road, #150 | (952) 920-5663 | [email protected] | Great Lakes Region |
| Thomas C Jetzer | Edina, MN MSP | 46 | 6515 BARRIE RD STE 150 | (952) 920-5663 | [email protected] | Great Lakes Region |
| Kevin Scott Wall | Eagan, MN MSP | 47 | 4130 Blackhawk Road, Suite 112 | (651) 340-1445 | [email protected] | Great Lakes Region |
| Lucy Brook Esberg | Wayzata, MN FCM | 47 | 1421 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 303 | (952) 232-6132 | [email protected] | Great Lakes Region |
| Kelsey Western | Cannon Falls, MN SYN | 48 | Mayo Clinic Health System- Cannon Falls 32021 County 24 Boulevard | (651) 267-5500 | [email protected] | Great Lakes Region |
| Philip Alden Sidell | Edina, MN MSP | 48 | 3920 SUNNYSIDE ROAD | (952) 926-3002 | [email protected] | Great Lakes Region |
| Victor Christian Van Hee | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | 2001 Blaisdell Ave S | (952) 883-6999 | [email protected] | Great Lakes Region |
Mechanic examiners DME · 2 · Designated Mechanic Examiner: tests candidates for the mechanic certificate (airframe and powerplant)
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob R Rutan | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | 7500 Airline Drive, Building C | (952) 426-8029 | [email protected] | MINNEAPOLIS FSDO GL-15 / MSP FSDO |
| Thomas Adrian Seamans | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College 7500 Airline Drive, Building C | (320) 761-2110 | [email protected] | MINNEAPOLIS FSDO GL-15 / MSP 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob R Rutan | Lakeville, MN LVN | 37 | 20060 Judicial Road | (952) 426-8029 | [email protected] | MINNEAPOLIS FSDO GL-15 / MSP 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Tschepen | Savage, MN FCM | 40 | 7919 Stafford Trl | (952) 212-3706 | [email protected] | Minneapolis CMS |
| Jane Degreef | Hampton, MN SYN | 47 | 22720 Blaine Avenue S. | (952) 381-4629 | [email protected] | Minneapolis CMS |
Engineering representatives DER-T · 3 · Designated Engineering Representative: approves engineering data for repairs and alterations on the FAA's behalf
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Ladd Widener | Prior Lake LVN | 35 | 16526 Whitewood Ave | (952) 484-8343 | [email protected] | Central Certification Branch |
| Bruce John Ferche | Savage, MN FCM | 40 | 5973 Dufferin Dr | (612) 877-2341 | [email protected] | Central Certification Branch |
| David M Schwarz | Apple Valley, MN LVN | 44 | 13961 Duluth Court | (651) 431-0841 | [email protected] | Central Certification Branch |
Aircraft dispatcher examiners DADE · 1 · Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner: tests candidates for the dispatcher certificate
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainul Abbas Hasnain | Bloomington, MN MSP | 48 | North American Flight Control 7800 Metro Pkwy Suite 11002 | (770) 403-9434 | [email protected] | DALLAS/FORT WORTH CMO SW-07 / DFW CMO |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin John Barnes | Eagan, MN MSP | 50 | 920 Apollo Rd, Suite 150 | (612) 227-0160 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Daniel John Reid | Eagan, MN MSP | 50 | 920 Apollo Road, Suite 150 | (651) 245-0508 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Daniel Joseph Krieger | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | Endeavor Air 7500 Airline Drive | (763) 482-2357 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| James Dewey French | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | CAE Minneapolis Training Center 7500 Airline Dr | (734) 652-0035 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| John Chalfant | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | CAE Minneapolis Training Center 7500 Airline Dr | (919) 922-5678 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| John Howard Hoy | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | CAE Minneapolis Training Center 7500 Airline Dr | (612) 741-2220 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Jose V Sanchez | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | CAE Minneapolis Training Center 7500 Airline Dr | (612) 817-9452 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Joshua Starsky | Eagan, MN MSP | 50 | SCNA Training Center 920 Apollo Road, Suite 150 | (612) 237-0624 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Karl Lloyd Knisely | Saint Paul, MN MSP | 50 | 1000 Blue Gentian | (612) 709-5598 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Kevin Kaiser | Eagan, MN MSP | 50 | 920 Apollo Rd | (651) 398-1838 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Kyle George Cooke | Eagan, MN MSP | 50 | CAE Minneapolis Training Center 1000 Blue Gentian Rd, Suite 145 | (612) 868-9333 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Marc Allen Mergen | Eagan, MN MSP | 50 | 1000 Blue Gentian Rd | (612) 207-3694 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Michael Vingers | Eagan, MN MSP | 50 | 920 Apollo Road, Suite 150 | (612) 709-6848 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Michael Vanausdal | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | CAE Minneapolis Training Center 7500 Airline Dr | (715) 441-3969 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Peter Ruleman | Eagan, MN MSP | 50 | CAE Training Facility 1000 Blue Gentian Rd, Suite 145 | (901) 592-9156 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Robert Allan Gerry | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | CAE Minneapolis training center 7500 Airline drive | (440) 856-6985 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Ross Kevin Tano | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | CAE Minneapolis Training Center 7500 Airline Dr | (651) 216-6470 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Stephen Donald Shields | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | CAE Minneapolis Training Center 7500 Airline Dr | (319) 464-5440 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| Terry Glenn Harvell | Minneapolis, MN MSP | 50 | CAE Minneapolis Training Center 7500 Airline Dr | (901) 652-0873 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
| William Lowery Anderson JR | Eagan, MN MSP | 50 | 1000 BLUE GENTIAN | (901) 484-3994 | [email protected] | MIDWEST CMO GL-62 |
Administrative pilot examiners Admin-PE · 3 · Administrative Pilot Examiner: handles certificate paperwork rather than flight tests
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cj Wohl | Mankato, MN MKT | 0 | North Star Aviation 3030 North Airport Road | (952) 607-7004 | [email protected] | MINNEAPOLIS FSDO GL-15 / MSP FSDO |
| Lindsey Lang | Mankato, MN MKT | 0 | North Star Aviation 3030 N Airport Road | (507) 382-4980 | [email protected] | MINNEAPOLIS FSDO GL-15 / MSP FSDO |
| George Lichty | Eden Prairie, MN FCM | 41 | AV8 Flight School 13601 Pinoeer Trail | (612) 327-7697 | [email protected] | MINNEAPOLIS FSDO GL-15 / MSP 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 Minnesota · by state.