Sanjay Sundar Sujanani

Sanjay Sundar Sujanani is an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based at Airlake Airport (KLVN) in Lakeville, Minnesota. His aviation journey began at Crystal Airport (KMIC), evolving into a distinguished career as a professional pilot for a major airline. Sanjay holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is authorized to conduct practical tests for Private, Instrument, and Commercial ratings in both single and multi-engine aircraft. He possesses a diverse flight background, having logged over 1,000 hours in the Douglas DC-3 alongside extensive experience in modern high-performance jet operations at Mach 0.84.

Dedicated to maintaining high safety standards, Sanjay is known for his thorough evaluation of airworthiness and manual navigation skills. He frequently emphasizes the importance of meticulously maintained logbooks and traditional dead-reckoning techniques during his scenario-based checkrides. This "back-to-basics" mindset ensures that candidates are prepared for equipment failures and complex decision-making. His philosophy that "aviation learning never stops" is evident in his fair but rigorous testing style, where he leverages his background in both antique and commercial aviation to mentor and certify proficient pilots within the Minneapolis FSDO.