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Janet Melson Denton is a highly respected Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in North Las Vegas, Nevada, serving the Las Vegas Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). With decades of professional experience in the aviation industry, she holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a seasoned Gold Seal Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI). Her extensive background includes thousands of flight hours in a wide variety of aircraft, ranging from primary single-engine trainers to complex multi-engine airplanes, making her a foundational figure in the Nevada flight training community.
Prior to her long-standing tenure as a DPE, Janet established a professional reputation through corporate aviation and high-level flight instruction management. Her career is defined by a rigorous commitment to safety and a clean incident record, focusing heavily on risk management and pilot decision-making during her evaluations. She is particularly recognized for her expertise in conducting checkrides for Private, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certificates, ensuring every candidate adheres strictly to the FAA Airman Certification Standards. Her deep involvement in aviation education continues to shape the proficiency and safety mindset of pilots throughout the Southwest region.