James Curtis Bair

James “Jim” Curtis Bair is a highly distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and FAASTeam Lead Representative based in Walworth, Wisconsin. With over four decades of experience in the cockpit, Bair has amassed more than 15,000 flight hours across a diverse range of aircraft. His professional journey is rooted in corporate aviation and flight instruction, where he developed a reputation for technical precision and a deep commitment to General Aviation safety and education throughout the Great Lakes region.

As a Gold Seal Flight Instructor and Airline Transport Pilot, Jim specializes in Private, Commercial, and Instrument certifications for both single and multi-engine aircraft. Beyond his role as an examiner, his background as a business owner and corporate pilot informs his practical approach to flight testing. Bair is widely respected for his emphasis on risk management and human factors, leveraging his clean safety record to mentor pilots toward higher standards of airmanship and situational awareness.