Jose Jesus Moreno

Jose Jesus Moreno is a highly experienced FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Irvine, California, serving the broader Southern California and Inland Empire aviation communities. With several decades of flight experience, Moreno holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a multi-engine rated Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI). He is well-known throughout the Riverside and Long Beach Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) jurisdictions for his extensive work in general aviation, where he has conducted thousands of practical tests across a wide range of aircraft types.

Specializing in Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Multi-Engine ratings, Moreno is frequently recognized for his professional yet educational approach to flight evaluations. He emphasizes a "license to learn" philosophy, prioritizing sound aeronautical decision-making and rigorous checklist discipline. His safety-first mindset is evidenced by a clean incident record and a reputation for thorough risk management assessments during the oral portion of checkrides. Often traveling to regional airports in his Beechcraft Bonanza, Moreno remains one of the most sought-after examiners in the region due to his fair assessment style and deep commitment to maintaining FAA safety standards.