Darren Pleasance is stepping down as AOPA president and CEO after one year and will move into an advisory role during the search for his successor. Jill Baker and Katie Pribyl will serve as acting co‑presidents; AOPA said the CEO must be full‑time at its Frederick, MD headquarters.
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AOPA’s CEO transition and naming of interim co‑presidents creates near‑term uncertainty in the association’s advocacy and regulatory engagement; the board’s insistence the CEO be full‑time at Frederick, MD clarifies governance expectations and leadership location requirements (see recent leadership shifts in GA associations).
The search for a full‑time, HQ‑based CEO will shape candidate sourcing, organizational continuity and AOPA’s capacity to respond to policy, safety and pilot‑training issues while Jill Baker and Katie Pribyl manage operations during the transition.
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