Neil Singer

Neil Singer is a highly distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation educator based in Marblehead, Massachusetts. With over 11,000 flight hours and 25 years of experience as an active instructor, he is among a elite group of professionals to have earned the Master CFI designation five times. His credentials include an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with ratings in single-engine, multi-engine, seaplanes, and gliders. Singer’s professional background spans roles as a regional airline pilot, air ambulance captain, and Chief Flying Officer at jetAVIVA, providing him with a diverse operational perspective that he brings to every practical test and training session.

He is widely recognized as a subject matter expert in light jets, specifically the Embraer Phenom 100/300 and the Cessna Citation series. Beyond the cockpit, Singer is a prominent voice in aviation safety and mentorship, serving as a regular columnist for AOPA Pilot magazine’s "Mentor Matters" series. His expertise in turbine transitions and risk management has made him a sought-after speaker at major owner-pilot conferences. By combining rigorous technical standards with a safety-first mindset rooted in extensive international experience—including over thirty North Atlantic crossings—Singer remains a cornerstone of the New England flight training community.