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Richard Paul Batchelder is a highly respected FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Concord, California, primarily serving the Oakland FSDO jurisdiction. With a career spanning several decades, Batchelder has established himself as a cornerstone of the Northern California aviation community, specifically at Buchanan Field (KCCR). His professional journey is defined by a transition from a dedicated flight instructor to a senior examiner, where he has earned a reputation for maintaining high standards of safety and proficiency in every evaluation he conducts.
Batchelder holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a Gold Seal Flight Instructor with thousands of hours of logged flight time in a diverse range of aircraft. His expertise encompasses Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine certifications, as well as Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) checkrides. Known for his methodical and fair approach, he emphasizes the practical application of the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and a safety-first mindset. His long-standing tenure in the industry, combined with his background in general aviation operations, makes him one of the most sought-after examiners in the San Francisco Bay Area.