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As a Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) myself this is very sad to see this morning. Aviation has enough issues without this happening again like it did in Florida and Texas with other DMEs. I have attached the notice if you know any one effected.
This notice guides Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aviation safety inspectors (ASI) in reexamining persons holding mechanic certificates with airframe and/or powerplant ratings who were tested by Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) Marty James Simmons of the Anchorage, Alaska Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) area. The reexaminations will ensure that these persons meet the standards of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 65 to hold their certificate and/or rating(s).
The Administrator believes that the competency of the airmen examined by DME Simmons is in question, based on a Special Emphasis Evaluation of a Designee (SEED), and on a subsequent FAA investigation of DME Simmons’ certification activities. The FAA obtained compelling evidence during the investigation, which gave the FAA sufficient reason to doubt the adequacy of tests administered by DME Simmons. To ensure safety in air commerce, these airmen will undergo reexamination of their competency to 49 U.S.C. § 44709 standards.
This notice guides Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aviation safety inspectors (ASI) in reexamining persons holding mechanic certificates with airframe and/or powerplant ratings who were tested by Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) Marty James Simmons of the Anchorage, Alaska Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) area. The reexaminations will ensure that these persons meet the standards of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 65 to hold their certificate and/or rating(s).
The Administrator believes that the competency of the airmen examined by DME Simmons is in question, based on a Special Emphasis Evaluation of a Designee (SEED), and on a subsequent FAA investigation of DME Simmons’ certification activities. The FAA obtained compelling evidence during the investigation, which gave the FAA sufficient reason to doubt the adequacy of tests administered by DME Simmons. To ensure safety in air commerce, these airmen will undergo reexamination of their competency to 49 U.S.C. § 44709 standards.