Examiners and inspectors near Oakland/Troy Airport VLL
59 FAA designees are based within 50 nautical miles of Oakland/Troy Airport in Troy, Michigan: 9 pilot examiners, 2 sport aviation examiners, 20 aviation medical examiners, 3 mechanic examiners, 1 airworthiness representative (maintenance), 5 engineering representatives, 1 training center evaluator, 17 aircrew program designees, 1 training center examiner. The pilot examiners may test for private pilot (8), commercial and instrument (9), airline transport pilot (3), flight instructor (6), sport pilot (1), type ratings (1) in airplanes (8), multi-engine airplanes (3). Nearest first; "nm" is nautical miles from the airport to the designee's town.
Pilot examiners DPE · 9 · Designated Pilot Examiner: gives the practical tests (checkrides) for pilot certificates and ratings
| Name | Town | nm | May test for | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Leigh Stanley | Troy, MI VLL | 0 | 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 | Oakland - Troy Airport 2672 Industrial Row Drive | (248) 613-9713 | glstanley@comcast.net | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
| Daniel Stephen Unger | Waterford Twp, MI PTK | 12 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes | CROSSWINDS AVIATION 6544 HIGHLAND RD | (586) 675-6030 | unger1949@gmail.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
| Edmond William Verville | Yipsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | ATP Flight Training Center 3099 Tyler Road | (269) 207-5864 | edverville@aol.com | GRAND RAPIDS FSDO GL-09 / GRR FSDO |
| Mark Richard Handren | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, type ratings, private pilot (proficiency), instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; multi-engine airplanes | 843 Willow Run Airport | (423) 312-4916 | wanderer1092@yahoo.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
| Marci Haengel | Van Buren Township, MI 43G | 26 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes | 8800 Beck Rd | (734) 262-9292 | mmhaengel@yahoo.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
| Sara Diane Bey | Van Buren Charter Township, MI 43G | 26 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes | East Michigan FSDO-GL-23/ EMI FSDO 8800 Beck Rd | (586) 201-9018 | s.bey97@gmail.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
| Amanda Kirsten Roggow | Ann Arbor, MI ARB | 32 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes | Ann Arbor Municipal Airport 801 Airport Dr | (847) 400-4630 | roggow.av@gmail.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
| Clint Edward White | Ann Arbor, MI ARB | 32 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes | Solo Aviation - ARB 801 Airport Dr | (404) 964-4121 | clintewhite@gmail.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
| Craig Fortson | Howell, MI OZW | 36 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes | Crosswinds Aviation 3808 W. Grand River Rd. | (954) 931-3037 | craigfortson@aol.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
Sport aviation examiners SAE · 2 · 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald E Wedekemper | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, type ratings, private pilot (proficiency); airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | ATP Flight School 3099 Tyler Road | (517) 376-1021 | wedekemper@gmail.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
| William Clark | Ann Arbor, MI ARB | 32 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, sport pilot, type ratings, private pilot (proficiency); airplanes, multi-engine airplanes, seaplanes, multi-engine seaplanes | 5757 THOMAS RD. | (734) 730-4350 | williammclark@cs.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
Aviation medical examiners AME · 20 · Aviation Medical Examiner: a doctor who issues the medical certificates pilots must hold
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle Scott Grant | Southfield, MI VLL | 4 | 18161 West 13 Mile Rd, Suite E-3 | (248) 645-1000 | birminghammedical@ameritech.net | Great Lakes Region |
| Theodore Louis Roumell | Rochester, MI VLL | 7 | 811 Oakwood Dr. Ste. 106 | (248) 651-4004 | trgreekgod@cs.com | Great Lakes Region |
| john joseph steele | Rochester Hills, MI VLL | 7 | Michigan Center For Regenerative Medicine 355 Barclay Circle | (248) 216-2008 | steelejjiii@hotmail.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Sarah Elizabeth Albers | Shelby Twp, MI VLL | 8 | Aviation Medical Exams 48645 Van Dyke | (586) 460-0603 | sealbers@gmail.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Kelin Patricia Prokurat | West Bloomfield, MI PTK | 9 | 5807 W Maple Rd, Ste 175 | (248) 830-1921 | kelinpro@pilotexampro.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Dana Michael Busch | Waterford, MI PTK | 12 | 5624 HIGHLAND ROAD | (248) 674-4110 | drbusch@myfaamedical.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Gregory Arthur Pinnell | Waterford Township, MI PTK | 12 | 6544 Highland Road | (989) 245-4494 | gpinnell@airdocs.net | Great Lakes Region |
| Jesse Morris Zrull | Waterford, MI PTK | 12 | Air Docs 6544 Highland Rd | (989) 245-4494 | jzrull@gmail.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Robert R Zaid | Novi, MI 1D2 | 14 | 39555 WEST TEN MILE RD., STE 302 | (248) 426-7200 | robertzaid@hotmail.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Theodore William Shively | Novi, MI 1D2 | 14 | 39555 W. TEN MILE ROAD, STE. 302 | (248) 426-7200 | docshive@aol.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Narin Tanir-Avci | Clarkston, MI PTK | 15 | Tanir Medical Center 6080 Dixie Hwy, Ste B | (248) 620-3700 | drtanir@tanirmedicalcenter.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Christopher John Shamass | Ray Township, MI 57D | 17 | Ray Community Airport 59819 Indian Trail | (586) 697-0203 | chrisshamass@gmail.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Robert J Gordon | Plymouth, MI 1D2 | 17 | Robert J. Gordon, D.O., FAA-INS, PLLC 965 S. MAIN | (734) 455-3530 | drgordonpilotdr@gmail.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Christina Louise Clark | Detroit, MI DTW | 21 | 3130 Gratiot Avenue | (313) 579-1860 | clclark15@gmail.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Gregory William Fuller | Romulus, MI DTW | 21 | 11050 W G Rogell Dr #602 | (517) 784-6663 | gfuller@traumadoctor.org | Great Lakes Region |
| Christine Martinek Brent | Ann Arbor, MI ARB | 32 | Ann Arbor Aviation Medicine 3250 Plymouth Road, Suite 303 | (937) 657-2508 | drbrent@annarboraviationmedicine.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Henry Arts | Ann Arbor, MI ARB | 32 | 3250 Plymouth Rd., Suite 303 | (734) 223-9652 | aarts@umich.edu | Great Lakes Region |
| John Eugene Freitas | Ann Arbor, MI ARB | 32 | 3250 Plymouth Rd., Suite 303 | (734) 775-1547 | jfreitas2004@comcast.net | Great Lakes Region |
| George Joseph Carley | Port Huron, MI PHN | 36 | 1943 HOLLAND AVENUE | (810) 985-5700 | carley2004@comcast.net | Great Lakes Region |
| Martin Patrick Gleespen | Chelsea, MI 75G | 40 | 1290 S MAIN ST SUITE C | (734) 475-1107 | martingleespen@yahoo.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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Osstyn | Canton, MI YIP | 21 | Michigan Institute of Aviation Technology (MIAT) 2955 S. Haggerty | (734) 904-1316 | dosstyn@earthlink.net | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
| John Mose Shamass | Canton, MI YIP | 21 | Michigan Institute of Aviation Technology (MIAT) 2955 S. Haggerty | (586) 295-2344 | johnshamass@yahoo.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
| Thomas Mc Clain | Canton, MI YIP | 21 | 2955 Haggerty Road | (419) 260-8014 | sabermech@hotmail.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Kirk | Temperance, MI DUH | 49 | 2176 PRINCETON LN | (419) 885-8669 | dar.tony.kirk@gmail.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
Engineering representatives DER-T · 5 · Designated Engineering Representative: approves engineering data for repairs and alterations on the FAA's behalf
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James P Gardini | shelby twp., MI D98 | 10 | 54522 merkel lane | (586) 557-6785 | jim.gardini@hotmail.com | Central Certification Branch |
| Brian Keith Foss | Holly, MI 9G2 | 24 | 2444 JOSSMAN RD | (248) 379-2506 | brian@ccaviation.net | Central Certification Branch |
| Kamala Jane Meader | Superior Township, MI YIP | 24 | 7017 Stommel Court, 7017 Stommel Court | (734) 994-7846 | kmeader@aerokam.net | Central Certification Branch |
| Donald J Lingenfelter | Howell, MI OZW | 36 | 4141 Pingree Rd | (248) 787-0871 | donl@asisolutions.org | Central Certification Branch |
| Thomas R Miller | Grass Lake, MI 26W | 47 | 8880 Dawson Country Lane | (316) 213-3353 | tmiller@atadllc.com | Central Certification Branch |
Training center evaluators TCE · 1 · Training Center Evaluator: gives tests at a simulator training center
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Joseph Charles | Belleville, MI 43G | 27 | 2068 E Street | (404) 219-9591 | michael.charles@dps.delta.com | PART 142 CMO SW-33 |
Aircrew program designees APD · 17 · 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Ehringer | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | Kalitta Air LLC 818 Willow Run Airport | (303) 807-0565 | cehringer@kalittaair.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Brian Thomas Dasto | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | Kalitta Air LLC 818 Willow Run Airport | (901) 201-8065 | bdasto@kalittaair.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| David Michael Cabelka | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | Kalitta Air, LLC 818 Willow Run Airport | (715) 212-6773 | dcabelka@kalittaair.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Dennis Robert Lamecker | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | 843B willow run airport | (918) 671-0613 | dlamecker@kalittacharters.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| James Newton White | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | Kalitta Air LLC 818 Willow Run Airport | (508) 801-4010 | jwhite@kalittaair.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Jason Keller | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | Willow Run Airport 818 Willow Run Airport | (317) 414-4016 | urclear4takeoff@yahoo.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Mark Luman | Yipsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | 843 Willow Run Airport | (678) 687-8783 | lumanm@att.net | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Matthias Mundry | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | 818 Willow Run Airport | (864) 907-4568 | teamcarolinakraut@gmail.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Michael Cox | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | 818 Willow Run Airport | (843) 860-3591 | coxmb@comcast.net | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Michael Lawrence Gaedtke | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | Kalitta Charters II LLC 843 Willow Run Airport | (734) 788-2985 | mgaedtke@kalittacharters.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Peter John Holske | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | Kalitta Air Training Center 818 Willow Run Airport | (774) 836-2946 | pholske@kalittaair.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Sisay Befekadu | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | 818 Willow Run Airport | (703) 217-1573 | sisay.befekadu@gmail.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Steven Lamonte Hoffman | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | Kalitta Air LLC 818 Willow Run Airport | (217) 710-1436 | hoffman747@gmail.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| William Donald Rhodes | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | Kalitta Air LLC 818 Willow Run Airport | (423) 277-1997 | wdrhodes1@me.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| William Glen Gordon | Ypsilanti, MI YIP | 24 | Kalitta Air LLC 818 Willow Run Airport | (720) 425-1948 | wgordon@kalittaair.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Charles Henry Menard | Belleville, MI 43G | 27 | 2068 E street | (810) 335-4506 | cmenard@usajet.aero | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
| Michael Joseph Charles | Belleville, MI 43G | 27 | 2068 E Street | (404) 219-9591 | michael.charles@dps.delta.com | THE GREAT ATLANTIC CMO GL-61 / TGA CMO |
Training center examiners DCTO-E · 1 · Designee at a certificated training organisation
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Williams | Detroit, MI DTW | 21 | 11501 Conner Ave. | (313) 523-7353 | g.dwill13@gmail.com | Operations Support Branch |
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 Michigan · by state.