Austin Roger Bowman

Austin Roger Bowman is a seasoned FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Temple, Texas, serving the San Antonio and Austin Flight Standards District Office jurisdictions. Operating primarily out of Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL), Bowman has spent decades cultivating a reputation for excellence in flight training and evaluation. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate along with Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), CFII, and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) ratings. With thousands of hours of flight experience, his professional background is rooted in the instruction of complex and high-performance aircraft, ensuring a high level of technical proficiency and safety throughout his career.

Bowman specializes in checkrides for Private, Commercial, and Instrument certificates across a diverse array of airframes, including the Cessna 182, Beechcraft Bonanza, and multi-engine platforms like the Piper Seminole and Tecnam P2006T. His expertise is characterized by a strict adherence to FAA Airman Certification Standards and a safety-first mindset reflected in his clean operational history. As a central figure in the Texas aviation ecosystem, he focuses on developing competent pilots who are well-prepared for the rigors of modern flight. His evaluations are widely regarded as thorough and fair, with a heavy emphasis on real-world aeronautical decision-making.