Amon Modine

Amon "CJ" Modine is a highly distinguished aviation professional and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based at Melbourne International Airport (KMLB) in Florida. With over 14,000 total flight hours and a Gold Seal Flight Instructor certificate, Modine has established a reputation for excellence in pilot certification and safety. His extensive credentials include CFI, CFII, and MEI ratings, and he is authorized to conduct practical tests for Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Multi-Engine certifications, as well as Flight Instructor initials and military competency transitions. Beyond his examiner duties, he serves as a FAASTeam Lead Representative, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to mentorship and safety standards.

Modine’s professional approach is deeply informed by his previous career as a paramedic with the Fire Department of New York (FDNY*EMS). A 9/11 survivor who responded to the World Trade Center attacks, he later served as an educator at the Fire Academy, training thousands of emergency responders. His contributions to the aviation infrastructure include serving on the Board of Directors for Orlando Apopka Airport, where his work on instrument approach procedures led to the naming of the "MODIN" intersection. This background in high-stakes emergency services translates into a safety-oriented mindset that prioritizes risk management and practical decision-making during every checkride.