Business Jet Pilot (Embraer Phenom 300)
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
Based in Las Vegas, Nevada & Honolulu, Hawaii
Business Jet Pilot (Embraer Phenom 300)
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
Based in Las Vegas, Nevada & Honolulu, Hawaii
Naoya “Tama” Tamanaha is a U.S.-based Business Jet Pilot and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), based in Las Vegas, Nevada and Honolulu, Hawaii.
He operates the Embraer Phenom 300 in Part 91/135 operations while conducting FAA practical tests (checkrides) and supporting pilot development.
With extensive experience in flight instruction, evaluation, and real-world operations, his work focuses on bridging training and operational decision-making.
The FAA checkride is not a test of memorization.
It is an evaluation of your ability to operate safely,
make sound decisions, and manage risk in real-world situations.
The focus is not on how much you know,
but how effectively you can apply that knowledge.
Preparing for a checkride?
Review the Checkride Guide and eligibility requirements before scheduling.
FAA practical tests conducted under ACS standards, focused on real-world decision-making, applicant readiness, and professional evaluation.
Clear explanation of FAA evaluation standards, scenario-based testing, and what applicants are expected to demonstrate during a checkride.
Helping international pilots and organizations understand and succeed within the U.S. aviation system.
Aviation consulting and advisory services based on real-world operational experience, including training strategy, evaluation systems, and pilot development.
Available for, aviation education programs, and professional advisory.