Christopher Lee Farmer

Christopher Lee Farmer is a distinguished Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation educator based in Laurel, Montana. For many years, he has played a pivotal role in the flight training landscape of the Big Sky region, most notably through his long-term affiliation with the aviation program at Rocky Mountain College in nearby Billings. Serving under the Helena Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), Farmer is recognized for his deep commitment to academic excellence and his ability to translate complex aeronautical concepts into practical, safe flying habits for his students and examinees.

Farmer’s professional credentials include Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor certificates with Single-Engine, Multi-Engine, and Instrument ratings (CFI, CFII, MEI). He possesses extensive experience in multi-engine aircraft, frequently conducting checkrides in airframes such as the Beechcraft Baron and Piper Seminole. Throughout his decades-long career, he has maintained an unblemished safety record, reinforcing a "safety-first" philosophy that defines his thorough and fair examination style. By strictly adhering to the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS), Farmer ensures that every pilot he certifies meets the highest benchmarks of proficiency and risk management.