Terrence Gerard Taylor

Terrence Gerard Taylor is a highly experienced FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Phoenix, Arizona, primarily serving the Mesa and Scottsdale regions. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Taylor has become a cornerstone of the aviation community at Falcon Field (KFFZ) and other major training hubs in the Phoenix Valley. His professional background is rooted in extensive flight instruction and commercial operations, having accumulated thousands of flight hours in a wide variety of general aviation and high-performance aircraft.

Taylor holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a multi-rated Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI). As a DPE assigned to the Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), he is authorized to conduct practical tests for a comprehensive range of certifications, including Private, Commercial, Instrument, and ATP, as well as initial and add-on Flight Instructor ratings. He is well-regarded for his professional demeanor and strict adherence to the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), ensuring that every pilot he certifies demonstrates the highest levels of proficiency and safety. Throughout his long tenure in the cockpit, Taylor has maintained an exemplary safety record, reflecting his dedication to the core principles of risk management and aeronautical decision-making.