Examiners and inspectors near Palo Alto Airport PAO
46 FAA designees are based within 50 nautical miles of Palo Alto Airport in Palo Alto, California: 10 pilot examiners, 1 sport aviation examiner, 23 aviation medical examiners, 4 mechanic examiners, 2 airworthiness representatives (maintenance), 1 airworthiness representative (manufacturing), 2 engineering representatives, 1 aircraft dispatcher examiner, 2 administrative pilot examiners. The pilot examiners may test for private pilot (10), commercial and instrument (8), flight instructor (3), sport pilot (3) in airplanes (9), multi-engine airplanes (3), seaplanes (1), helicopters (1). Nearest first; "nm" is nautical miles from the airport to the designee's town.
Pilot examiners DPE · 10 · Designated Pilot Examiner: gives the practical tests (checkrides) for pilot certificates and ratings
| Name | Town | nm | May test for | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Courtney Higgins | Palo Alto, CA PAO | 0 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes | 1901 Embarcadero Rd. STE 100 | (530) 307-9776 | jimhiggins3@gmail.com | SAN JOSE FSDO WP-15 / SJC FSDO |
| R Rohlfing | Palo Alto, CA PAO | 0 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, sport pilot, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | West Valley Flying Club - PAO 1901 Embarcadero | (408) 234-8423 | scott@attheready.com | SAN JOSE FSDO WP-15 / SJC FSDO |
| Michael Healey | Foster City, CA SQL | 9 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes, seaplanes | WP 27 Oakland FSDO 621 CORNWALLIS LN. | (650) 430-2730 | mikehealeydpe@gmail.com | OAKLAND FSDO WP-27 / OAK FSDO |
| Evan Paraskevopoulos | Hayward, CA HWD | 12 | private pilot, commercial pilot, instructor renewals, ground instructor; helicopters | 19990 Skywest Drive | (408) 887-0903 | epara@aol.com | SAN JOSE FSDO WP-15 / SJC FSDO |
| Clayton Miles Conrad | San Jose, CA RHV | 16 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, sport pilot, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 2655 Robert Fowler Way | (140) 866-6696 | clayton.conrad@protonmail.com | SAN JOSE FSDO WP-15 / SJC FSDO |
| Jennifer Rayne Watson | San Jose, CA RHV | 16 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, sport pilot, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | AeroDynamic Aviation 2650 Robert Fowler Way | (916) 399-3669 | dpejen@gmail.com | SAN JOSE FSDO WP-15 / SJC FSDO |
| Terence Wilson | Alameda, CA OAK | 18 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instructor renewals; airplanes | Sundance Air Services 980 Harbor Bay Parkway | (925) 223-7145 | terence.wilson@gmail.com | OAKLAND FSDO WP-27 / OAK FSDO |
| Mark Pollard | Walnut Creek, CA CCR | 28 | private pilot; airplanes | 10 W Park Ct | (925) 595-1980 | mark.m.pollard@gmail.com | OAKLAND FSDO WP-27 / OAK FSDO |
| John Erich Sawatzky | Oakley, CA C83 | 38 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes | 4700 Lariat Lane | (925) 354-9419 | sawatzkybuilders@gmail.com | OAKLAND FSDO WP-27 / OAK FSDO |
| Margaret Watt | Hollister, CA CVH | 48 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes | Hollister Apt, Skylane Drive #16 | (209) 321-8108 | dpemwatt@gmail.com | SAN JOSE FSDO WP-15 / SJC 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geary Lee Padden | Belmont, CA SQL | 9 | private pilot, commercial and instrument; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes, seaplanes, multi-engine seaplanes | 1114 Ross Street | (218) 340-4458 | glpadden1@gmail.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
Aviation medical examiners AME · 23 · Aviation Medical Examiner: a doctor who issues the medical certificates pilots must hold
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Steven Lipson | Redwood City, CA SQL | 4 | 369 Main Street, Suite 200 | (650) 409-9393 | brian.lipsonallergy@gmail.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Fabio Komlos | Mountain View, CA PAO | 5 | 701 E El Camino Real | (650) 404-8445 | fabiokomlos@gmail.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Peter Watson Brown | Los Altos, CA PAO | 7 | 747 ALTOS OAKS DRIVE, SUITE 2 | (650) 941-4545 | peterwbrownmd@gmail.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Rajiv R Ahuja | Fremont, CA HWD | 9 | 674 MOWRY AVENUE | (510) 713-1000 | rahuja1118@gmail.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Zaw Win Maung | San Mateo, CA SFO | 12 | 406 North San Mateo Drive, Ste B | (650) 204-0133 | zawwmaung@gmail.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Nani Kanen | Burlingame, CA SFO | 14 | LEMI MEDICAL CENTER 1838 EL CAMINO REAL STE 180 | (650) 697-0361 | nanikanenmd@sbcglobal.net | Western Pacific Region |
| Gerald Dubowitz | San Francisco, CA SFO | 16 | 2100 Webster St., Suite 429 | (415) 375-0221 | dubowitzame@yahoo.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Jean Francois Luong | San Jose, CA RHV | 16 | HAMILTON MED GRP INC 295 O'CONNOR DR | (408) 279-8171 | drjluong@yahoo.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Sergio R Bello | San Francisco, CA SFO | 16 | 3580 California Street, Suite 302 | (415) 392-1386 | drsergiobello@yahoo.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Beth L Cowan | Pleasanton, CA LVK | 17 | 2324 SANTA RITA ROAD | (925) 846-5100 | docbethlynn@gmail.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Natalie Stephan | Los Gatos, CA RHV | 17 | 360 Dardanelli Lane, Suite 2E | (408) 378-1101 | nstephan@losgatosdoctors.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Tiffany Suzanne Davies | Los Gatos, CA RHV | 17 | 360 DARDANELLI LANE #2E | (408) 378-1101 | tdavies@losgatosdoctors.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Jonathan Mori | South San Francisco, CA SFO | 19 | 3 South Linden Ave | (650) 238-1500 | jonathan.mori@gmail.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Shandi Joycelyn Fuller | Berkeley, CA OAK | 25 | 1918 Bonita Ave,. Suite 200 | (510) 939-1300 | shandijfuller@gmail.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Stuart Arnold Bussey | Walnut Creek, CA CCR | 25 | 31 PANORAMIC WAY, SUITE 201 | (925) 934-7691 | sabussey@aol.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Matthew Leslie Tripp | Santa Cruz, CA WVI | 30 | 526 Soquel Ave, Suite B | (831) 471-8276 | trippskip1@gmail.com | Western Pacific Region |
| James Stephan Simon | Tiburon, CA OAK | 31 | P O BOX 726 | (415) 899-9727 | jssimon5@comcast.net | Western Pacific Region |
| John Richard Toth | Concord, CA CCR | 32 | 2270 BACON ST | (925) 687-9447 | concord@norcalhbo.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Deborah Marcelle Miller | Mill Valley, CA DVO | 34 | 655 Redwood Highway Frontage Rd #375 | (415) 634-7292 | dmillerame@gmail.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Jagdish Ambalal Patel | Tracy, CA TCY | 35 | 644 W 12TH ST | (209) 832-8984 | jagdishpatelmd@gmail.com | Western Pacific Region |
| David Edward Goodman | Novato, CA DVO | 46 | 400 Professional Center Drive, Suite 423 | (415) 897-5400 | doctor@degoodman.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Justin Bradley Nast | Fairfield, CA APC | 47 | 2470 Hillborn Road, Suite 100 | (707) 646-4600 | justy1@msn.com | Western Pacific Region |
| Yolanta Virginia Petrofsky | Fairfield, CA APC | 47 | 2470 Hilborn Dr Suite 100 | (707) 646-4600 | ypetrof@hotmail.com | Western Pacific Region |
Mechanic examiners DME · 4 · Designated Mechanic Examiner: tests candidates for the mechanic certificate (airframe and powerplant)
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Joe Lang | Fremont, CA SJC | 10 | 420 Whitney Place | (925) 207-9481 | byronjlang@yahoo.com | OAKLAND FSDO WP-27 / OAK FSDO |
| Hoi M Ko | Oakland, CA OAK | 16 | College of Alameda 970 Harbor Bay Pkwy | (650) 516-6283 | dmehko@yahoo.com | OAKLAND FSDO WP-27 / OAK FSDO |
| Edward Miyamoto | Byron, CA C83 | 32 | 3000 Armstrong Road | (925) 437-0362 | edwardmiyamoto27@gmail.com | OAKLAND FSDO WP-27 / OAK FSDO |
| Herbert Cyril Spenner | San Martin, CA E16 | 34 | Gavilan College 13021 Murphy Ave | (408) 314-1610 | hspenner@gavilan.edu | SAN JOSE FSDO WP-15 / SJC 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Schoen | Union City, CA HWD | 10 | 2458 Almaden Blvd. | (415) 298-4516 | george.schoen@sbcglobal.net | OAKLAND FSDO WP-27 / OAK FSDO |
| Antonio Almeida Rocha | San Jose, CA RHV | 16 | San Jose Flight Standards District Office 1250 Aviation Ave. | (916) 798-7022 | dar.rocha@hotmail.com | SAN JOSE FSDO WP-15 / SJC FSDO |
Airworthiness representatives (manufacturing) DAR-F · 1 · Designated Airworthiness Representative, manufacturing: issues airworthiness certificates for newly built aircraft and parts
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Michael Simeone | Santa Cruz, CA WVI | 25 | Joby Aviation 333 Encinal Street | (571) 660-8585 | jonova45@gmail.com | Seattle CMS |
Engineering representatives DER-T · 2 · Designated Engineering Representative: approves engineering data for repairs and alterations on the FAA's behalf
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholai Kenneth Keeney Olson | Scotts Valley, CA WVI | 24 | 110 Loma Linda Ct | (208) 304-3779 | nicholai@olsonflight.com | West Certification Branch |
| Frank M Bosworth | Rodeo, CA CCR | 35 | 831 HAWTHORNE DR | (661) 886-5553 | fmbos@yahoo.com | West 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Montserrath Cea | San Francisco, CA SFO | 16 | 7 Putnam St | (650) 333-4391 | av8rcea@gmail.com | ALASKA AIRLINES CMO NM-02 |
Administrative pilot examiners Admin-PE · 2 · Administrative Pilot Examiner: handles certificate paperwork rather than flight tests
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Nieuwenhuis | Concord, CA CCR | 32 | Pacific States Aviation 101 John Glenn Drive | (707) 319-5338 | dan@psa.aero | OAKLAND FSDO WP-27 / OAK FSDO |
| Rashid Yahya | Concord, CA CCR | 32 | Pacific States Aviation, Inc. 101 John Glenn Drive | (925) 207-5676 | rashid@psa.aero | OAKLAND FSDO WP-27 / OAK 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 California · by state.