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Meet DOrenDA BAker,
FAA Director of Aircraft Certification
B y J o S e p H e . ( J e B ) B u r n S i D e

n her position as director, Aircraft Certification SerCalifornia Polytechnic State University. vice for the Federal Aviation Administration, DorenSince joining the FAA more than 20 years ago, I’ve served as da Baker is responsible for promoting aviation safety an aerospace engineer in the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification by developing and administering safety standards governOffice as well as in Brussels, Belgium. In the agency’s ing the type, production and origiTransport Airplane Directorate, nal airworthiness certification of I worked on aging aircraft and “The U.S. plays a very active role aircraft, engines, propellers and standardization, serving as manager, within the global regulatory other products. Her office overAirframe and Propulsion Branch, community and within ICAO to sees the daily efforts of some 1,300 and as deputy directorate manager. FAA employees at headquarters, Later, I became manager of the ensure that all international standards Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. regional facilities and in the field, are technically feasible, economically many of whom directly impact the I also served in the Small Airplane viable, data-driven and allow for work avionics installers perform. Directorate, first as deputy directorate The Aircraft Certification Service manager, then as directorate manager. universal implementation. That being also monitors safety by conducting I was named deputy director for the said, all nations have an obligation to reviews of aviation products, perAircraft Certification Service in 2005, put in place regulations within their forming inspections and surveiland began serving as director in 2009. national oversight structure that are lance, investigating possible violations and participating in accident when you began your career, commensurate with the operational and incident investigations. what was your ideal job? realities of that system.” Essentially, Baker’s job is to I enjoyed what I was doing. I ensure civil aircraft are designed, didn’t have an ideal job in mind. I built and maintained to operate safely. She recently volunteered for extra assignments and teams to keep work participated in a Q&A with Avionics News to help the AEA interesting. Great opportunities presented themselves, and I membership learn more about her work as an industry leader. moved accordingly. what is your background? My hometown is Shell Beach, Calif., though I’ve lived in the Washington, D.C., area for a number of years. I earned a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering at
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Avionics News April 2012

Point of Communication
AEA Now
The View from Washington
International News and Regulatory Updates
Datalink Weather
Member Profile
Where Are They Now?
Before & After
Phoebe Fairgrave Omlie
A Conversation With...
Aircraft Electrical Wiring
Meet the AEA Staff
Member Profile
The AEA Ambassador Program
Business Basics
Pro-to-col
Industry Profile
Theory & Practice
What's New
Marketplace Classifieds
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Avionics News April 2012 - Point of Communication
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Avionics News April 2012 - AEA Now
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Avionics News April 2012 - The View from Washington
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Avionics News April 2012 - International News and Regulatory Updates
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Avionics News April 2012 - Datalink Weather
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Avionics News April 2012 - Member Profile
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Avionics News April 2012 - Where Are They Now?
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Avionics News April 2012 - Before & After
Avionics News April 2012 - Phoebe Fairgrave Omlie
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Avionics News April 2012 - A Conversation With...
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Avionics News April 2012 - Aircraft Electrical Wiring
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Avionics News April 2012 - Meet the AEA Staff
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Avionics News April 2012 - Member Profile
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Avionics News April 2012 - The AEA Ambassador Program
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Avionics News April 2012 - Business Basics
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Avionics News April 2012 - Theory & Practice
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