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Idalo Carlo Masi is a highly experienced FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation professional based in Citra, Florida. His aviation journey began in 1988 following a career in the United States Air Force. Masi earned his private pilot license shortly after transitioning to civilian life and rapidly advanced through his ratings, obtaining his Commercial Pilot Certificate and multiple instructor ratings (CFI, CFII, and MEI) by 1995. He further solidified his credentials in 1999 by earning an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, complete with a CE-500 type rating.
Throughout his extensive career, Masi has accumulated over 7,500 hours of flight and simulator instruction. His professional background includes significant roles as a flight instructor at ComAir Academy, a corporate pilot for over a decade, and five years of experience as a Flight School Director and charter pilot. Today, he serves the Orlando FSDO as a DPE, conducting practical exams for Private, Commercial, Instrument, and ATP certificates. Known for a fair, "by the book" approach, Masi leverages his diverse background to ensure the highest safety standards for the next generation of aviators.