Marie Fox Kellermann

Marie Fox Kellermann is a highly respected FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and veteran aviation professional based at Pierce County Airport-Thun Field in Puyallup, Washington. With an aviation career spanning over three decades, Kellermann has established herself as a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest pilot training community. She is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point (Class of 1989), a background that instilled the leadership and disciplined operational standards she brings to her roles as an aviator and examiner.

Holding an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and being a Gold Seal Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI), Kellermann has amassed thousands of flight hours, specializing in primary, instrument, and commercial pilot evaluations. She is frequently affiliated with prominent regional institutions such as Safety in Motion Flight Center and Rainier Flight Service. Beyond conducting practical exams, she is a dedicated safety advocate, frequently presenting at FAASTeam seminars and participating in the Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots. Her examination style is noted for being thorough and fair, with a steadfast focus on risk management and the practical application of aeronautical knowledge to ensure the highest levels of safety in the National Airspace System.