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Matthew Allen Bradway is a highly regarded Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul region, including major hubs such as Flying Cloud (FCM) and Anoka County (ANE) airports. As the founder of Mill City Aviation, established in early 2023, Bradway has dedicated his career to modernizing the practical test process. He holds advanced FAA certifications, including Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) ratings, and is authorized to conduct checkrides for Private, Instrument, and Commercial Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) certificates.
Known for a tech-forward approach, Bradway was among the first examiners in his region to implement transparent online scheduling and cashless payment systems to streamline the certification process. With thousands of flight hours and an impeccable safety record free of NTSB-reported incidents, he emphasizes a professional and supportive evaluation environment. His methodology focuses on providing personalized feedback and mentoring, ensuring that the checkride serves as a constructive milestone. Prior to his full-time work as an examiner, he built a robust reputation as a premier flight instructor, where his commitment to safety and regulatory compliance became his professional hallmark.