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Robert Belisario is a highly distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and the Director of Operations for Bel-Air Associates, based in the Syracuse and Central New York region. With over 45 years of aviation experience and more than 15,000 total flight hours, Belisario has established himself as a central figure in the local pilot community. A veteran-owner of his flight instruction business, he has spent over 35 years as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), providing more than 8,000 hours of dual instruction to aspiring aviators across the Northeastern United States and Canada.
Since his appointment as a DPE for the Rochester Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) in 2011, Belisario has specialized in a comprehensive range of practical tests, including Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certifications. Known for a disciplined approach that prioritizes foundational airmanship and safety, he actively promotes a culture of recurrent training and risk management. His extensive background in civilian instruction and his reputation for thoroughness ensures a rigorous evaluation process that emphasizes the high safety standards necessary to navigate the complexities of modern general aviation.