Matthew Dillon Bunnell

Matthew Dillon Bunnell is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation educator based in Logan, Utah. He currently serves as a Professional Practice Associate Professor within the Aviation Technology program at Utah State University (USU). With a career deeply rooted in the Cache Valley aviation community, Bunnell has played a pivotal role in training the next generation of professional pilots. His dual role as an academic and an examiner allows him to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical flight proficiency, ensuring exceptionally high standards across the regional pilot pipeline.

As a veteran pilot holding an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and multiple flight instructor ratings (CFI, CFII, and MEI), Matthew has amassed extensive flight hours in both single-engine and multi-engine aircraft. He is authorized by the FAA to conduct practical exams for Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Flight Instructor certificates. Throughout his career, Bunnell has maintained an exemplary safety record with no recorded NTSB accidents or incidents, a testament to his meticulous approach to risk management. He is widely recognized for his expertise in mountain flying and his commitment to rigorous, fair evaluation standards that prioritize operational safety and technical excellence.