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Marina Petkova Dimitrova is an accomplished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation professional based at Republic Airport (KFRG) in Farmingdale, New York. Serving the Farmingdale Flight Standards District Office (FSDO EA-11), she has become a central figure in the Long Island aviation community. With over two decades of experience, she holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a seasoned Certified Flight Instructor with Single-Engine, Multi-Engine, and Instrument ratings (CFI, CFII, MEI). Her professional background includes a long tenure as the Chief Flight Instructor for the Academy of Aviation, where she managed large-scale training programs and mentored hundreds of aspiring pilots.
Dimitrova’s expertise lies in the rigorous evaluation of pilot candidates for Private, Instrument, and Commercial certificates. Operating in the high-density New York metropolitan airspace, she emphasizes the practical application of the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and the critical importance of situational awareness. Her safety-first approach is informed by her extensive instructional history, focusing on aeronautical decision-making and risk management in complex terminal environments. Known for her professionalism and thoroughness, she remains dedicated to maintaining the high standards of safety and proficiency required within the national airspace system.