Keegan Starkey

Keegan Starkey is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation professional based at Porter County Regional Airport (KVPZ) in Valparaiso, Indiana. Serving the Greater Chicago region, Starkey has established a career defined by technical proficiency and a commitment to flight safety. Her aviation background is marked by significant achievements, including being a recipient of the Air Wisconsin ATP Scholarship and serving as a highly active Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI). She is a prominent figure in the regional aviation community, often collaborating with the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) to facilitate examiner standardization and pilot education.

With extensive flight hours across single and multi-engine aircraft, Starkey holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and comprehensive instructor ratings. Her areas of expertise include Private, Commercial, and Instrument certifications, as well as Initial Flight Instructor evaluations. Throughout her career, she has maintained an exemplary safety record, focusing heavily on human performance mitigation and risk management. Beyond her examiner duties, her history of mentorship with organizations like The 99s underscores her dedication to cultivating the next generation of safe, professional pilots in the Midwest.