I recently got my first type rating and have the SOE limitation for the first 25 hours. To get it removed, can any DPE remove it or does it have to be done at a FSDO?

SOE limitation can only be removed by an FAA Inspector.

I just called the Tampa FSDO to get my SOE removed. I was told “we don’t have enough resources to remove your SOE so please call another FSDO or a DPE in my area”.

So, I called my DPE and he was surprised. He will call the Tampa office now and double check. We shall see what happens.