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Checkrider is your checkride scheduling platform for taking the headache and stress out of the most difficult part of learning to fly...
finding a DPE and scheduling your checkride.
Checkrider is completely free for DPEs!

Are You a DPE?

Simplify your scheduling with Checkrider. Tired of the constant barrage of emails, texts, and phone calls to schedule checkrides? Let Checkrider handle your scheduling so you can focus on what you do best — conducting checkrides. Here’s how Checkrider makes your life easier:


Transparent Scheduling

Show your available checkride slots directly on Checkrider. Students can easily book an open time, reducing the need for back-and-forth communications.

DPE availaility calendarExaminer's availability as seen by students

Booking form for a checkrideInformation collected from students before booking

Streamlined Information Collection

Automatically gather crucial student information like contact details, FTN, pilot's certificate number, aircraft type code, and CFI details in one place. This ensures you have all necessary data upfront, before you accept a checkride request.


Prevent Double Bookings

Limit students from holding multiple bookings simultaneously, reducing last-minute cancellations and ensuring your time is respected.

Error when you have too many bookings

Subscribing to a DPE's scheduleStudent subscribing to a DPE's schedule

No More Waitlists

Tired of managing endless waitlists and notifying students about new slots? Students can subscribe to your availability and receive notifications as soon as a slot opens up. This ensures your schedule is efficiently filled without any additional effort on your part.


Promote Standbys Automatically

In case of cancellations, Checkrider promotes standby appointments to ensure your available slots are utilized efficiently.

Standby promoted notification

Add to calendarAdd appointments to your personal calendar

Real-Time Notifications

Get instant notifications for new bookings, cancellations, and changes. Students are also notified automatically, keeping everyone in sync. You can even add the appointments right to your personal calendar!


Private Appointments

Manage checkrides booked outside of Checkrider with ease. Simply create a new appointment, mark it as private, and send the student a link to confirm the appointment. Great for retests and flight schools!

Mark a checkride as privateOption to mark a checkride as private

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Public Profile

Host a detailed public profile with whatever information you want to include. Students can find all of the information you think that they need without reaching out to you directly. Plus, your profile is indexed by Google for better visibility.


Get Started with Checkrider

Ready to simplify your checkride scheduling? Follow these easy steps to get started:

1. Create an Account: Click the button below to sign up for Checkrider

2. DPE Tools: After signing up, go to the DPE Tools area on your account page

3. Create Your Profile: Select your home aiport, the exam types you offer, and author a brief profile to inform students about what they should know before booking with you

Don't wait—start managing your checkrides effortlessly today!

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