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Andrew Frederick Laws is a highly seasoned FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and a cornerstone of the aviation community in Stuart, Florida. Operating primarily out of Witham Field (KSUA), he serves the broader Treasure Coast region, leveraging decades of operational experience to evaluate the next generation of aviators. His career is distinguished by a long-standing commitment to professional flight training and a deep-rooted association with local institutions like Treasure Coast Flight Training, where he has influenced the standards of pilot proficiency for many years.
As an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) with thousands of logged flight hours, Laws holds comprehensive instructor ratings, including CFI, CFII, and MEI. His areas of expertise as an examiner cover a broad spectrum of certifications, including Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings, as well as Multi-Engine additions. Known for a rigorous yet fair evaluation style, he emphasizes the importance of aeronautical decision-making (ADM) and technical precision. Throughout his extensive career, he has maintained an exemplary safety record, a fact that informs his safety-first mindset and his dedication to ensuring every pilot he certifies is prepared for the complexities of the National Airspace System.