Brian James Flax

Brian James Flax is a highly experienced aviation professional and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Olive Branch, Mississippi, serving the Memphis FAA District Office. With a career spanning several decades, Flax has accumulated extensive experience in both Part 121 airline operations and general aviation instruction. His professional background includes significant time flying for major commercial carriers, where he operated heavy jet aircraft and mastered complex crew resource management. This transition from airline transport to the regulatory and evaluation side of aviation allows him to bring a high-level safety perspective and real-world operational insight to every checkride he conducts.

Flax holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with type ratings in the Boeing 737, 757, and 767, as well as the Bombardier CL-65. With thousands of flight hours logged, he is also a seasoned Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI) for single-engine, multi-engine, and instrument ratings. His expertise as a DPE covers a comprehensive range of practical tests, from Private Pilot candidates to those seeking Commercial and Instructor certifications. Known for his commitment to standardization, Flax emphasizes a rigorous yet fair evaluation process, ensuring that all candidates meet the highest safety and regulatory standards before receiving their FAA credentials.