Who may administer the type rating checkride besides a Designated Pilot Examiner?

• A. Airline Training Captain
• B. Flight Instructor
• C. Ground Instructor
• D. FAA examiner authorized to conduct the type rating checkride

Answer: (D)

Authority to administer a type rating checkride rests with FAA-designated examiners. While a Designated Pilot Examiner is one such authority, the FAA also authorizes other FAA examiners to conduct the checkride for a given aircraft type. This ensures that the person testing you has the proper credentials and type-specific privileges to assess your qualification. Roles like Airline Training Captain, Flight Instructor, or Ground Instructor may be highly experienced teachers or evaluators, but they do not automatically have the FAA authority to conduct official type rating checkrides. Only an FAA examiner with the appropriate authorization to perform type rating checks can administer this particular test alongside a DPE.