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Kyle Vincent Thomas is a distinguished aviation educator and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Durant, Oklahoma. With a flying career spanning nearly four decades beginning in 1986, Thomas has spent over 28 years at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Aerospace Sciences Institute. Serving as an Associate Professor, Chief Flight Instructor, and Flight Operations Manager, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the university’s Part 141 flight program and mentoring thousands of aspiring pilots and flight instructors.
Thomas holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a multi-engine rated flight instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI). He is notably a ten-time recipient of the Master Instructor accreditation, an honor reflecting his long-term commitment to professionalism and safety. As a DPE for the Will Rogers FSDO, he is recognized for his thorough and fair evaluation process across a wide range of pilot certifications. Throughout his extensive career, he has maintained a spotless safety record, emphasizing a methodical and disciplined approach to flight operations that serves as a benchmark for the regional aviation community.