GLEN BOLTZ

Glen Boltz is a highly respected Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation veteran based in Hillsboro, Oregon. With a career spanning several decades, Boltz has become a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest aviation community, primarily through his long-standing leadership at Hillsboro Aero Academy (formerly Hillsboro Aviation). Having served as the Chief Flight Instructor for many years, he was instrumental in developing professional training curricula and mentoring thousands of international and domestic students. His deep roots in the region's flight training industry have established him as one of the most experienced evaluators in the Portland metropolitan area.

Boltz holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with multiple ratings, including Single and Multi-engine Land and Instrument Airplane. As a gold seal flight instructor, he has amassed over 15,000 flight hours, with a significant portion dedicated to dual instruction and conducting practical tests. His expertise covers a broad spectrum of checkrides, ranging from Private Pilot through Flight Instructor certificates. Known for a rigorous yet fair evaluation style, he emphasizes a meticulous safety-first mindset and thorough regulatory knowledge, ensuring that every pilot he certifies meets the highest professional standards of the FAA.