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Aaron Michael Hassemer is a highly regarded FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and veteran aviator based in Nampa, Idaho, serving the Boise Flight Standards District Office. His aviation journey began as a teenage lineman, leading to his private pilot license at age seventeen. Following this, he served a distinguished twenty-year military career in the U.S. Air Force and Idaho Air National Guard as an avionics technician. He retired from military service with an A&P license, successfully merging technical maintenance expertise with a deep-seated passion for professional flight operations.
Hassemer holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a dual-rated flight instructor (CFI/CFII) for both airplanes and helicopters. With extensive experience in Part 91 and 135 operations, he has logged significant hours in diverse airframes, ranging from the Pilatus PC-24 jet and Kodiak 100 to specialized backcountry aircraft like the Kitfox. He is widely recognized for his expertise in mountain flying and serves as a leader within the Idaho Aviation Association. As an examiner, Hassemer is known for promoting a rigorous safety-first mindset, ensuring that candidates are prepared for the unique geographical challenges of the Pacific Northwest.