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Donna Marie Webster is a highly regarded FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and veteran aviation professional based in Bakersfield, California. Since 2001, she has served as a DPE and is notably one of the few examiners authorized by the FAA to conduct Initial Flight Instructor checkrides. Her career is anchored by extensive experience as an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and a Gold Seal Flight Instructor with CFII and MEI ratings. Recognition for her expertise includes being named the 2012 FAA Western Pacific Region Flight Instructor of the Year, highlighting her sustained performance and contributions to aviation education.
With more than 10,000 logged flight hours across over 70 aircraft types—ranging from the Cessna 150 to the Cessna Citation—Donna brings a wealth of technical depth to every evaluation. As a founding member of the Bakersfield Flying Club and a dedicated volunteer FAASTeam Representative, she frequently leads safety seminars aimed at reducing checkride anxiety and improving pilot proficiency. Her involvement in the WINGS program and her background as a charter pilot reflect a rigorous safety mindset, ensuring that candidates are not only technically prepared but also mentored in sound aeronautical decision-making.