Rex Lee Gray

Rex Lee Gray is a highly accomplished aviator and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Palmer, Alaska. With a career deeply rooted in the demanding flight environments of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, he has become a cornerstone of the regional aviation community. Gray holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a seasoned Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, and MEI), bringing decades of operational knowledge to his role as an examiner and mentor.

Specializing in both land and sea operations, Rex’s expertise spans Airplane Single Engine Land, Single Engine Sea, and Multi-Engine Land categories. He is authorized to conduct checkrides for a broad spectrum of ratings, including Private, Commercial, Instrument, and ATP, with specialized oversight for Piper light twins such as the PA-30, PA-31, and PA-34. His extensive background in Alaskan mountain flying and floatplane operations allows him to emphasize a rigorous safety mindset, ensuring that candidates are technically proficient and mentally prepared for the unique geographical and meteorological challenges of the Last Frontier.