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Wilfred Bernard Consol, known professionally as Will Consol, is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Gasburg, Virginia, serving the Richmond Flight Standards District Office. With a career spanning several decades, Consol brings a wealth of high-level experience to the general aviation community. He is a retired Captain from US Airways (now American Airlines), where he logged thousands of flight hours operating complex transport-category aircraft, including the Boeing 737. This extensive Part 121 background allows him to provide checkrides that emphasize real-world safety, professional standards, and effective cockpit resource management.
Consol holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a highly qualified Gold Seal Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, and MEI). His areas of expertise include Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Multi-Engine ratings. Throughout his extensive time in the air, he has maintained an exemplary safety record, which he translates into a focus on risk mitigation and situational awareness during practical tests. Today, he is a cornerstone of the Mid-Atlantic aviation region, respected for his fair evaluation style and his commitment to mentoring aspiring pilots across Virginia and North Carolina.