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Todd Hunter Schultz is a highly respected Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation professional based in Bakersfield, California, primarily serving the FAA’s Fresno Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). With a career spanning several decades, Schultz has become a cornerstone of the Central Valley aviation community. He is recognized for his methodical approach to practical examinations and his dedication to fostering a culture of safety among new and transitioning pilots. His experience includes significant time as a flight instructor, where he specialized in preparing candidates for the rigors of commercial and instrument flight.
Schultz holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a Gold Seal Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI) with extensive time in both single-engine and multi-engine aircraft. Having accumulated thousands of flight hours, his expertise extends to a wide range of general aviation airframes and complex flight operations. Throughout his tenure as an examiner, he has maintained a clean safety record, emphasizing risk management and aeronautical decision-making as the primary metrics for pilot proficiency. His background in professional flight training ensures that he brings a balanced and educational perspective to every checkride he administers.