Logan Arlis

Logan Arlis is a highly regarded FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation leader based at DuPage Airport (DPA) in West Chicago, Illinois. With a career spanning over two decades in the Midwest aviation community, Arlis serves as the Sales and Marketing Director for the Illinois Aviation Academy (IAA). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a degree that complements his professional approach to flight school management and student mentorship. His extensive history in General Aviation has established him as a cornerstone of the regional pilot training infrastructure.

As a multi-rated pilot and instructor, Arlis holds CFI, CFII, and MEI certifications and has logged thousands of flight hours across diverse platforms. His professional experience includes serving as a captain on advanced aircraft such as the Citation CJ3+, Citation M2, and Pilatus PC-12. Arlis maintains an exemplary safety record with no recorded accidents or incidents, a standard he upholds in his role as a FAASTeam Representative. Specializing in Private, Commercial, and Instrument practical tests, he is known for conducting fair but rigorous evaluations that prioritize sound aeronautical decision-making and strict adherence to FAA standards.