Timothy Allen Pence

Timothy Allen Pence is a highly experienced FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based at Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers, Florida. With over 35 years of diverse domestic and international aviation experience, Pence transitioned into the examiner role following a distinguished career as an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) and Principal Operations Inspector (POI). Holding an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and recognized as a Gold Seal Flight Instructor, he possesses a profound understanding of both the operational and regulatory facets of flight training and certification.

Throughout his professional tenure, Pence has remained dedicated to enhancing aviation safety and maintaining rigorous testing standards. His background includes serving as a subject matter expert for the FAA’s Delegation Program Branch and overseeing complex Part 141 flight school operations. In the South Florida region, he specializes in conducting practical tests for Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Multi-Engine ratings. His safety-first mindset is rooted in decades of oversight and airman competency evaluations, ensuring that every pilot he certifies meets the highest levels of proficiency and integrity.