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Matthew Emerson Blythe is a prominent FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation educator based in Jacksonville, Florida. With an extensive career in the flight training industry, Matthew has long been a fixture at Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (KCRG), notably through his significant tenure at ATP Flight Academy. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a highly qualified Gold Seal Flight Instructor with ratings for Single-Engine, Multi-Engine, and Instrument instruction (CFI, CFII, MEI). His professional experience encompasses thousands of flight hours dedicated to both primary instruction and advanced pilot development.
As a DPE for the North Florida FSDO, Matthew specializes in conducting practical tests for Private, Commercial, and Instrument certificates, with specific authorization in multi-engine aircraft like the Piper Seneca, Seminole, and Beechcraft Baron. Beyond his examiner duties, he is a dedicated advocate for aviation safety, serving as a FAASTeam Representative. In this capacity, he has led numerous seminars focusing on technically advanced aircraft (TAA), risk management, and regulatory compliance. His career is marked by an impeccable safety record and a steadfast commitment to maintaining the rigorous standards of the Federal Aviation Regulations.