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Candi Jo Roby is a prominent FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and veteran aviator serving the Columbus, Ohio, region. Based primarily at the Ohio State University Airport (KOSU), she has become an integral figure in the local aviation community, known for her dual roles as an examiner and an educator. Roby holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a highly experienced Gold Seal Flight Instructor with ratings in single-engine and multi-engine aircraft. Her career is distinguished by a long-standing tenure at The Ohio State University, where she has instructed advanced flight labs and mentored hundreds of aspiring commercial pilots.
Throughout her extensive career, which spans several thousand flight hours, Roby has maintained an exemplary safety record. This commitment to safety is a hallmark of her examination style, where she emphasizes risk management and practical decision-making during checkrides for Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Flight Instructor candidates. Known for her professionalism and thoroughness, Candi Jo Roby continues to play a vital role in upholding FAA standards and ensuring the proficiency of the next generation of aviators in the Midwest.