Alejandro Silva

Alejandro Silva is a highly distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in El Cajon, California, with a deep-rooted history in the San Diego aviation community. Operating primarily out of Gillespie Field (SEE), he has become a cornerstone of pilot certification for local flight schools and clubs, including Plus One Flyers. Silva holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a Gold Seal Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI), credentials that underscore his extensive technical expertise and career-long commitment to the highest standards of flight training.

With a career spanning several decades and thousands of flight hours, Silva is recognized for his rigorous and thorough evaluation style, often serving as a final authority for Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Flight Instructor candidates. His evaluation philosophy emphasizes precision, regulatory knowledge, and a disciplined safety mindset, ensuring that every pilot he certifies is well-prepared for real-world operations. Before his appointment as an examiner, he built a solid foundation as a senior flight instructor and professional pilot, maintaining an exemplary safety record with no notable accidents or incidents.