Examiners and inspectors near Sandpoint Airport SZT
34 FAA designees are based within 50 nautical miles of Sandpoint Airport in Sandpoint, Idaho: 6 pilot examiners, 12 aviation medical examiners, 3 mechanic examiners, 1 airworthiness representative (maintenance), 2 airworthiness representatives (manufacturing), 3 engineering representatives, 4 training center evaluators, 1 training center examiner, 2 administrative pilot examiners. The pilot examiners may test for private pilot (5), commercial and instrument (4), airline transport pilot (3), flight instructor (4), sport pilot (1), type ratings (1) in airplanes (4), multi-engine airplanes (3), helicopters (1). Nearest first; "nm" is nautical miles from the airport to the designee's town.
Pilot examiners DPE · 6 · Designated Pilot Examiner: gives the practical tests (checkrides) for pilot certificates and ratings
| Name | Town | nm | May test for | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Walter Rothfus | Hayden, ID COE | 30 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, type ratings, private pilot (proficiency), instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 3300 Aviation Way | (909) 223-8705 | kevinrothfus356@gmail.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
| Douglas Glen Belcher | Newman Lake, WA COE | 37 | instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates | 6419 N.Vincent Lane | (509) 999-4380 | belcherdpe@gmail.com | SPOKANE FSDO NM-13 / GEG FSDO |
| Jared Ryan Testa | Deer Park, WA DEW | 40 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | Deer Park Airport 712 N Cedar Road | (509) 999-2138 | jtesta@first-solo.net | SPOKANE FSDO NM-13 / GEG FSDO |
| David Lucio Valenti | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | private pilot, flight instructor, commercial pilot, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; helicopters | 5505 E. Rutter Ave. | (509) 999-2449 | flight@inlandhelicopters.com | SPOKANE FSDO NM-13 / GEG FSDO |
| Jay Daniel Bigley | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, sport pilot, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 6719 E Rutter Ave | (509) 434-4789 | jbigley@moody.edu | SPOKANE FSDO NM-13 / GEG FSDO |
| Timothy Michael Lewis | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes | Northwest Flight Service 6133 E Rutter Ave | (509) 220-0498 | timothylewis1@icloud.com | SPOKANE FSDO NM-13 / GEG FSDO |
Aviation medical examiners AME · 12 · Aviation Medical Examiner: a doctor who issues the medical certificates pilots must hold
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Becker | Sandpoint, ID SZT | 0 | 1101 Airport Way | (208) 352-2840 | kbecker@socal.rr.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Troy W Geyman | Bonners Ferry, ID 65S | 28 | 6488 CHINOOK ST | (208) 267-8710 | twgeyman@yahoo.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Joseph Marshall Bowen | Hayden, ID COE | 30 | Northwest Flight Medicine 2784 West Sikorsky Lane | (208) 215-6007 | dr.joebowen@gmail.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Neil Patel | Hayden, ID COE | 30 | 2784 W Sikorsky Lane | (208) 676-6479 | neilpatel541@gmail.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Rachael Ferraro | Hayden, ID COE | 30 | 11101 N. Airport Drive | (208) 777-5282 | info@aviatemedical.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Charles Adrian Stringham | Coeur d'Alene, ID S76 | 37 | 1875 N Lakewood Dr Suite 103 | (208) 416-7526 | cs@charlesstringham.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Angelo Stephen Ferraro | Spokane Valley, WA SFF | 45 | 14408 E Sprague Ave, | (509) 755-5500 | ferraro99@gmail.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Drostan Gregg Baker | Liberty Lake, WA SFF | 45 | 2207 North Molter Road Ste 203 | (509) 565-8803 | info@bakerdpc.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Daniel Joseph Repsold | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | 3754 W Indian Trail | (509) 467-1100 | daniel.repsold@excelsiorwellness.org | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Donald Frederick Condon | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | Pilot Medicals Northwest 309 E Farwell Rd. Suite 204 | (208) 329-6966 | bampadama@yahoo.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Lon C Madsen | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | 9708 N. Nevada Suite 203 | (509) 863-9240 | lon_madsen@hotmail.com | Northwest Mountain Region |
| Sarah Briscoe | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | 2020 East 29th Ave, Suite 235 | (425) 956-4639 | drbriscoe@hubbardmed.com | Northwest Mountain 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Gerard Walsh | Hayden, ID COE | 30 | COE - Stan Craft Jet Center 3300 Aviation Way | (208) 659-5577 | learfixer61@hotmail.com | SPOKANE FSDO NM-13 / GEG FSDO |
| Daniel David Appleby | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | Moody Aviation 6719 E Rutter Ave. | (509) 842-6530 | dappleby@moody.edu | SPOKANE FSDO NM-13 / GEG FSDO |
| Joel Robert Powell | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | Moody Aviation 6719 E Rutter | (623) 256-4317 | joel.powell@moody.edu | SPOKANE FSDO NM-13 / GEG 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark T Rhodes | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | 3113 N. CENTER ROAD | (509) 954-4138 | rideabike96@yahoo.com | SPOKANE FSDO NM-13 / GEG 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Alan Coffman | Naples, ID 65S | 17 | 80 Walden Pond Ct. | (360) 672-1647 | m.coffman@daher.com | Seattle CMS |
| Mark T Rhodes | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | 3113 North Center | (509) 954-4138 | rideabike96@yahoo.com | Seattle 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin J Zmuda | Sandpoint, ID SZT | 0 | 141 Crooked Lane | (208) 290-1278 | jzmuda@zaerocert.com | West Certification Branch |
| Charles T Bovey | Sandpoint, ID SZT | 0 | PO Box 1043 | (208) 610-1891 | apdiconsulting@gmail.com | West Certification Branch |
| Bradley John Stevens | Cocolalla, ID 1S6 | 14 | 255 Steel Ln. | (208) 304-4571 | bstevens@stevensaerostructures.com | West Certification Branch |
Training center evaluators TCE · 4 · Training Center Evaluator: gives tests at a simulator training center
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Garrett | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | Aero-Flite Firefighting Academy 8520 Electric Avenue | (208) 310-1485 | bgarrett@aerofliteinc.com | PART 142 CMO SW-33 |
| Brian Paul Brantner | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | Aero-Flite 8520 W Electric Ave | (928) 830-0585 | bbrantner@aerofliteinc.com | PART 142 CMO SW-33 |
| Jeffrey Douglas Wangensteen | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | Aero-Flite 8520 W Electric Ave | (612) 424-3806 | jeffwangensteen@gmail.com | PART 142 CMO SW-33 |
| Wells Green | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | PO BOX 19009 | (503) 480-9166 | wells.green@yahoo.com | PART 142 CMO SW-33 |
Training center examiners DCTO-E · 1 · Designee at a certificated training organisation
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Anderson | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | 6105 E. Rutter Ave. | (509) 496-7008 | mitchell.anderson@serco-na.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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arthur Conrad | Colbert, WA 70S | 42 | 318 WESTCREST CT | (509) 250-8800 | jim.conrad@moody.edu | SPOKANE FSDO NM-13 / GEG FSDO |
| Ian Kerrigan | Spokane, WA SFF | 48 | Moody Aviation 6719 E Rutter Ave, Building #68 | (509) 951-0738 | ian.kerrigan@moody.edu | SPOKANE FSDO NM-13 / GEG 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 Idaho · by state.