Dustin Wayne Howell

Dustin Wayne Howell is a seasoned FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and FAASTeam Representative based in Marshall, Texas, with a distinguished aviation career spanning over 40 years. Operating primarily out of Harrison County Airport (KASL), Howell’s extensive background includes significant experience as a regional airline pilot, charter pilot, and flight instructor. This diverse professional history allows him to bring a wealth of practical, real-world knowledge to the examination process, ensuring that candidates are not only technically proficient but also prepared for the complexities of modern airspace.

Howell holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a highly versatile instructor with CFI, CFII, and MEI ratings. His areas of expertise are remarkably broad, covering single-engine and multi-engine airplanes, as well as specialized categories like gyroplanes and hot air balloons. As a dedicated safety advocate, he frequently leads seminars on risk management and Airman Certification Standards (ACS) compliance. Throughout his four decades in the cockpit, he has maintained an exemplary safety record, consistently emphasizing a meticulous, safety-first mindset for every pilot he evaluates or trains in the East Texas region.