Joseph Claude Casey

Joseph Claude Casey, known professionally as Joe Casey, is a highly experienced FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and the founder of Casey Aviation, Inc., based in the Rusk and East Texas area. Since beginning his aviation journey in 1990, Casey has amassed over 17,000 flight hours in a wide variety of aircraft. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a Gold Seal flight instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI) with additional ratings in rotorcraft, gliders, and seaplanes. His professional background is bolstered by a distinguished career in the U.S. Army Reserves, where he served as a Pilot-in-Command, Instructor, and Examiner for UH-60 Blackhawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters.

Casey is widely recognized as a subject matter expert in high-performance and complex aircraft, particularly the PA-46 Malibu/Meridian, Socata TBM, and Beechcraft King Air series. Beyond his role as an examiner, he is a sought-after ferry pilot and mentor who emphasizes precision and stick-and-rudder skills. He maintains an exemplary safety record and frequently contributes to safety seminars and podcasts, focusing on risk management and physiological factors like hypoxia. As a DPE, he is known for a thorough and professional evaluation style that ensures candidates meet the highest standards of safety and technical proficiency.