Clifton Dwayne Shuman

Clifton Dwayne Shuman, widely known in the aviation community as Dwayne Shuman, is a highly distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Wildomar, California. Serving the Southern California flight training hub for several decades, Shuman has amassed over 20,000 hours of total flight time. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is the principal of Prop & Rotor Aviation, LLC. His extensive background as a career flight instructor and mentor has established him as a cornerstone of the Inland Empire’s aviation industry, where he is respected for his deep technical knowledge and operational experience.

As an examiner, Shuman specializes in a broad range of certifications, including Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings, as well as Flight Instructor (CFI) initial and add-on practical tests. He is recognized for maintaining a professional and fair testing environment that focuses heavily on a candidate's risk management and situational awareness. With a pristine safety record throughout his multi-decade career, Shuman’s evaluation style is rooted in a rigorous safety mindset. This dedication ensures that every pilot he certifies is prepared to meet the demanding proficiency standards required for navigating the complex airspace of the National Airspace System.