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Mark Baker Announces Retirement From AOPA to Staff

The natural succession plan will take up to two years as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association looks for a new leader.

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Mark Baker joined AOPA in 2013 as its fifth president. [Courtesy of AOPA]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Mark Baker, who has served as the head of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for more than 10 years, has announced his plans to retire.
  • His retirement will not be immediate; Baker is committed to staying in his role and working with the AOPA board to find his successor as part of a planned succession.
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Mark Baker, head of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association for more than 10 years, has announced to the AOPA team his plans to retire.

The news came Tuesday in an informal meeting with staff. There is no official announcement—and Baker’s retirement won’t take effect right away.

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