Stuart Thomas Cory

Stuart Thomas Cory is a highly experienced FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and United Airlines Captain based near Medina, Ohio. With over 19 years of service as a DPE, Cory has become a fixture in the Northeast Ohio aviation community, known for his commitment to pilot proficiency and safety. He began his flying journey at age 17 in Quincy, Illinois, and has since accumulated thousands of hours of dual instruction given as a CFI since 1993. His professional career spans over 27 years with United (formerly Continental), where he serves as a Captain and Check Airman on the Boeing 737, with prior experience on the B757, B767, and B777.

In addition to his airline career and examiner duties, Cory is a dedicated aviation educator and safety advocate. He holds a B.A. in English from the University of Iowa and a Master of Science in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. As the founder of PilotCheckride.com and host of the PilotCheckride podcast, he provides valuable resources to help applicants prepare for their practical tests. His professional background is further distinguished by his role as an ALPA Professional Standards representative and his active membership in organizations such as NAFI, AOPA, and EAA, reinforcing a career-long focus on maintaining the highest standards of airmanship.