About Jim
Jim Pitman started flying in 1992. He has been a flight instructor since 1997, an airline pilot since 2016, and an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) since 2019. Jim loves flying and helping others achieve their goals.
- ATP / MEI / CFII / Advanced Ground Instructor / Gold Seal
- 2020 Regional Flight Instructor of the Year
- 2006 and 2020 Arizona Flight Instructor of the Year
- Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) for the FAA since 2019
- Pilot for SkyWest Airlines since 2016 (type rated on the CRJ 200/700/900)
- 2005 Arizona Aviation Safety Counselor of the Year
- Founding member of the Arizona Flight Training Workgroup (AFTW)
- Creator of the Arizona Mountain Flying Safety Course
- Creator of the Look it up! game
- Completed the Arizona State University Altitude Chamber Training Program in 2001
- Cessna Pilot Center Regional Manager for 2.5 years
- Chief Flight Instructor at Westwind School of Aeronautics for 7 years
The following interview was recorded in September of 2020