Pilot Certificates DOUBLED: But DPEs Haven't! #shorts @SethLakeDPE

Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Commercial pilot certificates (original issued) more than doubled from 9,000 in 2015 to 20,000 in 2025. Yet, the examiner system remains largely the same, creating a significant bottleneck for checkrides. Watch the full YouTube video or listen to the full podcast! #PilotShortage #Aviation #FAA #PilotTraining #Checkride

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