Daniel Jeffrey Gimbel

Daniel Jeffrey Gimbel is a highly respected FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation professional based in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a career spanning several decades in the industry, he has cultivated a reputation for being thorough, fair, and deeply knowledgeable. His background as a certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic provides him with a unique perspective on aircraft maintenance and airworthiness, an area of expertise he emphasizes during practical tests to ensure candidates possess a comprehensive understanding of their equipment's mechanical integrity.

Gimbel holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a seasoned flight instructor with thousands of flight hours across a wide variety of aircraft. His expertise spans single-engine, multi-engine, and instrument operations, and he is a frequent presence at Scottsdale (SDL) and Deer Valley (DVT) airports. Known for his meticulous review of aircraft logbooks and strict adherence to safety protocols, he promotes a culture of professionalism and rigorous risk management. With a clean safety record and a background in both maintenance and high-level flight operations, Gimbel continues to play a vital role in certifying safe and competent aviators in the Southwest region.