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Tyler Delane Sturdevant is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and the Director of Operations for Precision Helicopters, based in Newberg, Oregon. With over two decades of experience in the Pacific Northwest aviation sector, Sturdevant has developed a comprehensive background in both fixed-wing and rotorcraft operations. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a multi-rated flight instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI). His career is characterized by his leadership in high-stakes utility missions, including firefighting and aerial application, which has shaped his rigorous standards for flight safety and operational excellence.
As an examiner, Sturdevant is authorized to conduct checkrides for Private, Commercial, Instrument, and ATP certificates. Having logged thousands of hours in varied and challenging environments, he brings a wealth of practical knowledge to the evaluation process. He is widely respected in the pilot community for his fair, safety-focused examination style and his commitment to developing proficient airmen. With a clean safety record, his professional focus remains on risk mitigation and high-level aeronautical decision-making, ensuring that every pilot he certifies meets the highest industry standards.