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Jeffrey Richard Riemer is a highly distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner based in Arlington, Virginia, serving the Washington FSDO. With a career spanning several decades, Riemer's aviation journey is rooted in both commercial and general aviation excellence. He is a retired Captain from United Airlines, where he commanded various Boeing aircraft including the 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777. This extensive experience in international wide-body operations provided him with a profound depth of knowledge in complex system management and global navigation.
Holding an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with numerous type ratings, including Learjet and DC-9, Riemer has accumulated thousands of flight hours across diverse platforms. As a DPE, he specializes in conducting practical tests for Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine ratings. His safety mindset is informed by his rigorous airline training and a clean safety record, emphasizing meticulous adherence to FAA Airman Certification Standards. Transitioning from the airline flight deck to examiner duties, he is highly regarded for his professionalism and commitment to mentoring the next generation of aviators in the Mid-Atlantic region.