Michael Hume

Michael Hume is a highly specialized Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) for helicopters based in Fort Worth, Texas, serving the North Texas Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). With a career spanning over four decades in the rotary-wing industry, Hume has established himself as a prominent figure in helicopter flight training and evaluation. He has long served as the Flight Academy Manager at Epic Helicopters at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, where he was instrumental in redesigning Part 141 training programs to better prepare students for the complexities of commercial aviation and high-density airspace operations.

Hume holds certifications as a Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor with Instrument ratings, and he is authorized to conduct checkrides in a vast array of aircraft including Robinson, Bell, and Airbus models. His expertise extends to advanced areas such as night vision goggle (NVG) training and external load operations. Throughout his extensive career, which includes thousands of hours of flight instruction and management, he has maintained a stellar safety record. Known for a safety-first mindset, Hume emphasizes Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) and situational awareness, mentoring the next generation of professional helicopter pilots to be competent, confident, and safety-conscious.