John Stephen Bradley

John Stephen Bradley, widely known in the aviation community as Steve Bradley, is a highly distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Celina, Texas. Bradley’s extensive aviation career is built upon a dual foundation of military and high-level corporate experience. He served as a pilot in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard before embarking on a prominent career with the ExxonMobil aviation department. During his twenty-five-year tenure at ExxonMobil, he operated global flight missions and retired as a senior captain, a role that demanded the highest levels of precision, safety, and adherence to international operational standards.

With over 15,000 flight hours logged, Bradley holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and multiple instructor ratings, including CFII and MEI. As a DPE for the North Texas region, he is authorized to conduct practical tests for Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Multi-Engine certificates. Known for a professional and thorough examination style, he emphasizes aeronautical decision-making and risk management. Throughout his decades of flight, Bradley has maintained a pristine safety record, leveraging his corporate and military background to mentor the next generation of pilots through the checkride process.