Michael Christopher Mcmahon

Michael Christopher McMahon is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) operating primarily out of Woods Cross, Utah, and serving the Salt Lake City Flight Standards District Office. With a deep history in the intermountain aviation community, McMahon has built a reputation as a highly thorough and respected evaluator for Private, Instrument, and Commercial pilot candidates. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is an experienced multi-engine flight instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI), leveraging thousands of flight hours to ensure that every candidate meets the highest standards of safety and technical proficiency.

McMahon is particularly recognized for his emphasis on core aeronautical principles, including aerodynamics, weight and balance, and precise V-speed management. His "fair but firm" examination style focuses on a pilot’s ability to maintain a proactive safety mindset, specifically their capacity to identify and correct deviations from standards. This safety-centric approach is rooted in his extensive background in flight training and operational management within the Utah region. Beyond the checkride, he is regarded as a pivotal figure in maintaining the quality of pilot certification standards across the Salt Lake City area, helping to shape the proficiency of new aviators entering the industry.