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Paul Gregory McKeown is a highly distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation educator based in Turner, Maine. With a career spanning several decades in the New England region, McKeown previously served as the Chief Flight Instructor for Maine Instrument Flight at Augusta State Airport (KAUG). During his long tenure at this historic institution, he was instrumental in developing training programs and mentoring hundreds of students, establishing himself as a foundational figure in Maine’s general aviation community before transitioning into his role as a federal examiner.
McKeown holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is an accomplished Multi-Engine Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI). His expertise primarily focuses on Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings, where he is known for a rigorous but fair evaluation style. He is particularly recognized for his safety-first mindset, often cited in regional aviation circles for advocating for conservative fuel planning and risk management practices that exceed minimum FAA standards. Throughout his professional history, he has maintained an exemplary safety record, focusing his efforts on ensuring that new pilots possess the practical proficiency and situational awareness required for safe operations in the diverse Maine environment.