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Wallace "Wally" James Pitts is an esteemed Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Addison, Texas, serving the high-activity North Texas flight training community. With a professional aviation career spanning more than 45 years, Pitts is a retired Senior Captain from a major international airline where he operated wide-body aircraft, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, on global routes. His extensive background as an Aircrew Program Designee (APD) and Check Airman underscores a professional life dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of airmanship and safety in complex commercial environments.
Currently a key mentor and examiner in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, Pitts holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a seasoned flight instructor with ratings for both single-engine and multi-engine land aircraft. He specializes in conducting practical examinations for Private, Instrument, and Commercial pilot candidates. Throughout his tens of thousands of flight hours and an unblemished safety record, Pitts has earned a reputation for a fair yet rigorous examination style. He focuses on the practical application of knowledge and a safety-first mindset, ensuring that the next generation of aviators is thoroughly prepared for the challenges of the national airspace system.