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Benjamin John Braff is a prominent FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Tucson, Arizona, who has become a key figure in the regional aviation community. His professional journey in flight began with the intensive Airline Career Pilot Program at ATP Flight School, where he excelled as both a student and later as a flight instructor. Between 2018 and 2019, Braff served as a lead instructor at ATP’s Tucson location, where he accumulated significant experience in single-engine and multi-engine instruction, helping dozens of students achieve their certifications.
In 2020, Braff transitioned into the corporate aviation sector, serving as a professional pilot for a corporate operator while completing his Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification. With a career defined by a clean safety record and thousands of flight hours, he eventually earned his FAA designation to conduct practical tests. Currently, he specializes in private and commercial checkrides across Southern Arizona, including Ryan Airfield and Marana Regional Airport. His background as a former high-volume instructor and corporate aviator informs his thorough, safety-oriented approach to pilot evaluation, ensuring that new aviators meet the highest standards of the National Airspace System.