Susan Wright

Susan Wright is a highly respected FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Gallatin, Tennessee, primarily serving the Nashville Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) region. With a long-standing presence in the Middle Tennessee aviation community, she has earned a reputation for maintaining a professional, thorough, and fair evaluation environment. Based out of the Gallatin area, she is a frequent choice for pilot applicants at the Sumner County Regional Airport (M33) and other surrounding facilities in the greater Nashville area.

Susan holds diverse certifications including Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor (CFI) ratings with an emphasis on single-engine land operations. Her professional background is notably unique, blending aviation expertise with a history in healthcare—a combination that deeply informs her meticulous safety-first mindset and disciplined approach to risk management. This dual-career perspective allows her to evaluate airmen with a focus on both technical proficiency and the critical human factors necessary for safe flight.

Throughout her extensive career as an examiner and instructor, Susan has maintained an exemplary safety record. She specializes in conducting practical tests for Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings, where she is known for her ability to uphold rigorous Airman Certification Standards while providing a calm atmosphere for applicants. Her dedication to the integrity of the certification process ensures that the next generation of Tennessee aviators is well-prepared for the complexities of modern flight.