Travis Cole Olson

Travis Cole Olson is an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Mesa, Arizona, with a career rooted in the high-traffic training environments of Falcon Field and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. With decades of experience, Olson has transitioned from a dedicated flight instructor to a key evaluator for the FAA. His professional journey is defined by a commitment to the aviation industry's highest standards, having served in various instructional and leadership roles within prominent flight schools before accepting the responsibility of a federal examiner. His background in the Arizona desert provides him with extensive knowledge of local operations and complex airspace management.

Olson holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a multi-engine instrument instructor (MEI/CFII) with thousands of flight hours in various light and high-performance aircraft. He specializes in Private, Instrument, and Commercial certificates, where he is noted for his thoroughness and emphasis on aeronautical decision-making. Throughout his extensive flying career, he has maintained a spotless safety record, free of accidents or incidents. This safety-first mindset is the cornerstone of his examination philosophy, ensuring candidates demonstrate not just technical skill, but the judgment necessary for a professional career in aviation.