DPEs in Iowa
8 FAA-listed Designated Pilot Examiners across 8 cities in Iowa. Contact info is pulled from the FAA Designee Management System — free AviPrep account required to view phone and email.
What is a DPE?
A Designated Pilot Examiner is an FAA-authorized examiner who administers practical tests — checkrides — on behalf of the FAA. After a successful oral exam and flight test, the DPE issues your pilot certificate or rating. DPEs are private examiners (not FAA employees) and set their own fees, typically $800–$1,200 per checkride depending on the certificate and aircraft.
In Iowa, contact a DPE directly to schedule. Most DPEs book several weeks out, so reach out as soon as you have a target checkride window.
All DPEs in Iowa
Ames (1)
Christopher David Schrodt
Ames, IA
Carroll (1)
John Brent Mclaughlin
Carroll, IA
Council Bluffs (1)
Daniel Lee Kelley
Council Bluffs, IA
Davenport (1)
Chris Alan Frazier
Davenport, IA
Newton (1)
Harrison McNaughton
Newton, IA
Red Oak (1)
Timothy John Saddler
Red Oak, IA
Spencer (1)
Dwayne Alan Hoss
Spencer, IA
Truro (1)
Bill Joseph Clemons
Truro, IA
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