Fredric Mark Newman

Fredric Mark Newman is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Calera, Alabama, operating primarily within the Birmingham Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) jurisdiction. With a prolific aviation career spanning several decades, Newman is one of the region’s most versatile examiners, holding authorizations to conduct practical tests for airplanes, helicopters, and seaplanes. His deep operational history is anchored at the Shelby County Airport (KEET), where he has earned a reputation among the pilot community for his thoroughness, professional demeanor, and commitment to the highest safety standards in flight training.

Newman’s qualifications include an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and a Gold Seal Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI) designation, reflecting his extensive expertise in both primary and advanced flight instruction. He specializes in a broad range of certifications, including Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine ratings, as well as ATP and Sport Pilot certificates. Throughout his thousands of hours of flight time, Newman has maintained an exemplary safety record, emphasizing risk management and pilot proficiency as the cornerstones of his evaluation process. His previous background as a high-level instructor informs his fair and consistent approach to checkrides, ensuring that every applicant is evaluated against rigorous FAA criteria to promote a safer National Airspace System.