Hobart C. “Hobie” Tomlinson – MCFI, FAAST Lead Rep., & DPE CSIP, BPPP – ATP Rated – AMEL, AMES, ASEL & ASES
Hobie Tomlinson is a retired airline Captain who was with TWA (35 years) and American Airlines (2 years). He spent 14 years in the airline training department, including a stint as the TWA B747 Fleet Manager. After retirement he spent 8 years as a Training Captain and Director of Safety for a Part 135 Charter Company.
He holds Type Ratings in Boeing 707, 720, 727, 747, 757 & 767, as well as Lockheed L1011, Cessna 560XL, and Bombardier CL604. He also holds Class Ratings at the ATP Lever for AMEL. AMES, ASEL, and ASES aircraft.
He has been a CFI for 56 years, a DPE for 42 years and a MCFI for 18 Years, having logged 40,500 hrs, including 1028 North Atlantic Crossings and 15,500 hrs of flight instruction. He was awarded National CFI of the Year in 2012.
He is based in Burlington, VT (KBTV) where he operates Montair Flight Service, LLC
Awards:
FAA 2012 “Flight Instructor of the Year”
FAA “Master Pilot” Award
EAA “Spirit of Flight” Award
ACONE Vermont State Award
Certifications:
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
FAA Safety Team Lead Rep. (FAAST)
EAA Flight Advisor
Master Certified Flight Instructor (MCFI)