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Jeffrey Brian Schorsch is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Perrysburg, Ohio, with an aviation career spanning more than three decades. A prominent figure in the Great Lakes region, he spent 30 years with Toledo Life Flight, serving as Chief Pilot for 28 of those years. In this high-stakes role, he managed complex emergency medical service (EMS) operations and cultivated a deep expertise in rotorcraft and airplane operations. He currently holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and serves as an examiner for both helicopters and single-engine airplanes, conducting practical tests for Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings.
Beyond his administrative and examiner roles, Schorsch is currently the Chief Pilot and DPE at Sweet Helicopters. His professional background is defined by a rigorous safety mindset developed through thousands of hours of flight time in demanding EMS environments and his work training municipal aviation units. He is widely respected for his mentorship and his commitment to the FAA's high standards, often emphasizing that advanced certification requires a significantly narrowed margin for error. Throughout his long career in emergency and commercial aviation, he has maintained a clean safety record, reinforcing his reputation as a meticulous evaluator and dedicated aviator.