Designated Pilot Examiners carry the FAA's trust to evaluate airman competency. That responsibility demands tools that verify applicant readiness, track performance against ACS standards, and document every practical test thoroughly.
AeroCopilot gives DPEs a platform to assess student readiness before the checkride, track ACS task completion during the test, and manage the administrative side of examining — scheduling, endorsements, and documentation.
- Pre-checkride readiness assessment — endorsements, knowledge test, medical, and hour requirements
- ACS task tracking with satisfactory and unsatisfactory marking per area of operation
- Schedule management with applicant booking, weather cancellation, and rescheduling
- Endorsement verification against FAR 61 requirements for each certificate level
- Practical test documentation with notes, results, and temporary certificate generation
- Applicant history and trend tracking across your examining activity
DPE tools
What a DPE actually needs. Readiness verification and test documentation.
Readiness verification
Before the checkride: verify endorsements, knowledge test, medical, and aeronautical experience. Catch deficiencies early.
ACS task tracking
Mark each area of operation and task as satisfactory or unsatisfactory during the practical test. Complete ACS coverage.
Schedule management
Manage your examining calendar. Weather cancellations, no-shows, and rescheduling handled without phone tag.
Endorsement checks
Cross-reference required endorsements against FAR 61 for the specific certificate or rating sought.
Test documentation
Record practical test results, areas of concern, and notes. Generate temporary certificates for passing applicants.
Examining trends
Track common failure areas, pass rates, and applicant demographics across your examining history.
Day in the life
A checkride day with AeroCopilot. How the platform fits into the practical test workflow.
Day before — Readiness check
Applicant submitted documents. AeroCopilot verifies endorsements, knowledge test, medical, and hours. All requirements met.
0700 — Weather review
Check weather for the practical test. Ceiling and visibility meet requirements. No TFRs in the practice area. Test is a go.
0800 — Oral exam
Track ACS areas of operation during the oral portion. Mark tasks satisfactory or unsatisfactory as you work through them.
1000 — Flight test
Continue ACS tracking in the aircraft. Real-time task marking keeps you organized across all required maneuvers.
1200 — Results
All areas satisfactory. Generate temporary certificate. Document the practical test results and any notes for the file.
Evening — Admin
Submit test results. Review tomorrow schedule — two checkrides booked. Applicant readiness already verified for both.
DPEs deserve tools that match their responsibility
You are the last line of defense before a new certificate is issued. Your time should be spent evaluating competency — not chasing paperwork, verifying endorsements by hand, or managing your schedule through email.
AeroCopilot handles the administrative burden so you can focus on the evaluation.