Administrative Services
Lex Crosett holds a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Letter of Authorization for administrative-only actions. This means he can issue certain certificates, ratings, and authorizations through a documents-and-eligibility review process, without requiring a practical test or in-flight evaluation. The table below summarizes what an applicant can expect him to help with.
| Service | Authorization | Administrative Service | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign License Conversion | DPE-FPE (Foreign Pilot Examiner) | Administratively processes the conversion of a valid foreign pilot license to an FAA certificate, handling the paperwork and eligibility verification rather than a practical test. | $400† |
| Military Competency Certificate | DPE-MCE (Military Competency Examiner) | For current or former military pilots, administratively issues an FAA certificate based on military flying qualifications and competency, without a separate practical test. | $400† |
| Ground Instructor Certification | DPE-GIE (Ground Instructor Examiner) | Administratively issues Ground Instructor certificates and ratings, confirming eligibility and processing the certification. | $250 |
| Flight Instructor (CFI) Renewal | DPE-FIRE (Flight Instructor Renewal Examiner) | Administratively renews a Flight Instructor certificate through the documents-based renewal path. Renewal through a flight activity or in-flight evaluation is not available. | $250 |
| Second-in-Command (SIC) Type Rating | DPE-BAE (Basic Administrative Examiner) | Issues SIC type ratings administratively. | $250 |
| SOE Limitation Removal | DPE-BAE (Basic Administrative Examiner) | Removes the Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation from a certificate once the requirements are met. | $250 |
| Remote Pilot Examiner (RPE) | DPE-BAE (Basic Administrative Examiner) | Performs administrative actions related to Remote Pilot (drone/UAS) certification. | $250 |
How to Tell If Lex Is the Right Examiner for You
If you need any of the services above — a foreign license conversion, a military competency certificate, a ground instructor certificate, an administrative CFI renewal, an SIC type rating, SOE limitation removal, or remote pilot administrative work — Lex can likely help you directly.
If you need a certificate or rating that requires an actual practical test or in-flight evaluation, that falls outside his administrative authority, and he would refer you to a DPE with the appropriate testing authorization. To get started, email and Lex will respond with a Google form to confirm your eligibility.†
† The Foreign License Conversion and Military Competency Certificate are the only two administrative actions that require an in-person meeting; the fee for each of these services is $400 as a result. All other administrative actions listed above are $250.