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John Howard Boatright is a distinguished aviation professional and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Lubbock, Texas. With a career spanning several decades, Boatright has served as a cornerstone of the West Texas aviation community, most notably through his dual roles as an examiner and a FAASTeam Program Manager for the Lubbock Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). His extensive history in the region has made him a primary authority for pilot certifications and safety education, where he is recognized for his commitment to elevating airmanship standards.
Boatright holds a wide array of certifications including Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, and MEI) with thousands of hours of flight experience. His areas of specialization include multi-engine safety, particularly Vmc hazards, and the transition from traditional analog instrumentation to modern glass cockpits. Throughout his tenure, he has been a vocal advocate for safety, leading numerous seminars on navigating complex airspace and risk management. With a clean safety record and a reputation for being a thorough and fair evaluator, Boatright continues to shape the next generation of aviators by emphasizing a proactive safety mindset and technical precision.