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Airport ReportJanuary 15, 1999
Transportation Committee Clears AIP ExtensionThe House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has cleared a short-term extension of the Airport Improvement Program through the end of the fiscal year. AIP will otherwise expire on March 31 and the committee's legislation would allow the full $1.95 billion allowed by the obligation ceiling to be spent. In addition, the bill also would reauthorize FAA's Facilities and Equipment and Operations budgets. Committee Chairman Rep. Bud Shuster (R-Pa.) said that by extending the AIP program through the end of the fiscal year, Congress will have ample time to draft a good bill "to provide the American people with safe and reliable air service." He estimated that his committee would complete work by late February on a long-term bill reauthorizing AIP. Shuster also co-sponsored with Minnesota Democrat Jim Oberstar legislation to ensure that taxes paid into three transportation trust funds—including the aviation trust fund—would be only used for transportation improvements and not be used to offset other federal spending. Entitled the Trust In Budgeting Act, the legislation would also take the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund off budget. Shuster described this bill as his top legislative priority. In a media briefing, Shuster said that during this year’s legislative
debate over reauthorizing FAA, he will advocate taking air traffic
control—and perhaps the entire FAA—out of DOT to transform it into an
independent agency. While this would not amount to outright privatization
of the nation's ATC system, Shuster told reporters that he might consider
such a step in the future. He said that it is important to free FAA from
political restraints to allow the agency to move forward with programs to
modernize the air traffic control DOT’s position has been to support retaining FAA as part of the department. Airports: Study Is ‘Inquiry In Search of a Problem’In formal comments to DOT and FAA, AAAE and ACI called the agencies’ examination of whether airport practices are reducing competition "an inquiry in search of a problem." The airport groups strongly disagreed with the agencies’ hint that airport practices are contributing, or have contributed to, the decline in air service and/or the increase in fares in some markets. In fact, the groups argued, the trend in airport practices that has emerged during the time period DOT is focusing on has been toward using strategies that encourage new air carrier entry and away from practices such as long-term exclusive gate lease terms, Majority-In-Interest (MII) clauses and subletting restrictions. "Equally important is the fact that airlines are profit-seeking companies in a de-regulated environment that have an incentive to serve markets in a way that best promotes their own success at the expense of competition, regardless of its impact on the communities," they said. But since an airport’s main function is to operate safely and maintain and develop the best possible air service for its community, profit is not the focus, AAAE and ACI said. Further, airport operators are acutely aware that good air service is desirable, not only for airport users, but also for continued local and regional economic development. "In a de-regulated environment, it would be counterproductive for an airport to collude with one airline, or with incumbent airlines, to disadvantage new entrants, particularly those that offer different service levels and/or lower fares than incumbent carriers," they said. Variety in air service also is attractive because of the "fact of life" that an airline present at an airport one month, may not be there the next, they added. Safeguards from collusion already exist, AAAE and ACI argued, within AIP grant assurances that require airport rates and charges to be reasonable. The grant assurances also prohibit airports from unreasonably withholding signatory status from airlines or from granting exclusive rights to use the airport. "These provisions have for years bolstered what already are airports’ normal inclinations—as well as the requirements of local statutes and regulations—to treat all airlines as equitably as possible," they said. AAAE and ACI also responded to the 14 questions outlined in DOT’s request for comments. For further information or for a copy of the complete comments, contact AAAE Director of Regulatory Affairs Christopher Tebo at (703) 824-0504 or via email at chris.tebo@airportnet.org. Separately, the Air Transport Association (ATA) also submitted comments, saying that airside capacity constraints, rather than landside constraints, are the primary impediment to expanded airline competition. Natural market activity and cooperation between airlines and airports to provide access for new entrants while maintaining capacity for incumbent expansion are enough to ensure competition thrives, ATA said. "For these reasons, there is no justification for DOT interference in these airport business practices," the airlines said. But ATA urged greater department scrutiny of its "laissez-faire" policy of approving PFC-funded projects at airports, including a cost-benefit analyses. As airports move away from majority-in-interest clauses, DOT should examine how airlines can expand their role in airport decisionmaking, ATA said., since "they and ultimately the travelling public will foot the bill." WAAS Implementation Schedule DelayedFAA has delayed the implementation schedule for the first phase of the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) from the original July 1999 commissioning date to September 2000. The agency said this move was necessary to allow vendors more time to complete development of a critical software safety package that monitors, corrects and verifies the performance of the $1 billion system. WAAS will be used to correct the Global Positioning System (GPS) standard civil signal to provide the accuracy needed for civil aviation navigation. Democrats Named to Aviation SubcommitteeDemocrats on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee made their subcommittee choices for the 106th Congress, with Rep. William Lipinski of Illinois reelected as Ranking Member of the aviation subcommittee. Rep. Jim Oberstar of Minnesota will continue to serve as the Ranking Member on the full committee and hold ex-officio seats on each of the subcommittees. Members named to the aviation subcommittee are: Lipinski, Oberstar, Jerry Costello (Ill.), Corrine Brown (Fla.), Eddie Bernice Johnson (Texas), Juanita Millender-McDonald (Calif.), Elijah Cummings (Md.), Leonard Boswell (Iowa), John Baldacci (Maine), Marion Berry (Ark.), Eleanor Holmes Norton (Washington, D.C.), Robert Menendez (N.J.), Ellen Tauscher (Calif.), Jim McGovern (Mass.), Nick Lampson (Texas), Nick Joe Rahall (W. Va.), Jim Traficant (Ohio), Peter DeFazio (Ore.), Pat Danner (Mo.), Bob Filner (Calif.), Max Sandlin (Texas) and Tim Holden (Pa.). In the new Congress, the Transportation Committee will retain six subcommittees, as it has had in the past. However, a new alignment will merge the subcommittees on surface transportation and railroads into a single panel, renamed the subcommittee on ground transportation and a new subcommittee on oversight, investigations and emergency management has been created. AAAE To Reply To FAA Security RulemakingIn response to growing concern that FAA is bypassing the federal rulemaking process, AAAE and ACI-NA will file joint comments over the agency’s most recent proposed amendment to the Airport Security Plans (ASP). In a Dec. 28 proposed ASP amendment, FAA included a provision to undertake a "limited five-year employment verification" for persons seeking unescorted access to areas of the airport outside the security identification display area but controlled for security purposes. The agency’s newest mandate was initially imposed on airports as a 1985 ASP emergency amendment and was a response to repeated unauthorized access attempts by members of the media. However, since FAA has never proposed that the measure become permanent under the regulatory process, airports have been operating under the emergency provision for 14 years. AAAE and ACI-NA argue that this is an example of a regulation that should rightfully be addressed through the rulemaking process. FAA Selects Washington, D.C., TRACON SiteFAA has named the former Vint Hill Farms Army Installation in Fauquier County, Virginia, as the site for a consolidated Washington, D.C., TRACON. The Potomac TRACON will bring together the operations currently housed at Baltimore-Washington International, Reagan Washington National and Dulles International airports, as well as Andrews Air Force base. The move will save FAA an estimated $2 million annually, agency spokesman Bill Shumann said. Washington is the largest metroplitan area currently without a consolidated TRACON. The environmental impact statement on the $93 million facility is slated for completion by the end of summer, Shumann said. Assuming a finding of no significant impact, the agency plans to break ground in December, with full operation in May 2002. UST Deadline Postponed Six MonthsThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a policy memorandum extending its underground storage tank (UST) 1998 replacement deadline by six months and clarifying its enforcement strategy. The deadline for tank owners to upgrade their USTs was Dec. 22, 1998, and EPA indicated it would not extend the deadline. However, the agency in a memorandum released on Dec. 9 issued what amounts to a six-month grace period for tank owners and operators to upgrade their tanks after it was determined that "a significant number" of USTs would not be in compliance by Dec. 22.
FAA Completes ASOS Action PlanFAA has completed its Airport Surface Operations Safety (ASOS) Action Plan, which identifies five goals: improved strategic planning, data collection and analysis, human resources management and stakeholder participation; improvements in pilot/controller communications, pilot and crew training, and in-cockpit techniques; enhanced capabilities, tools and techniques for controllers; improvements in airport surface facilities, design, and operations, and improved communications with the aviation community to enhance incursion awareness. The action plan will be followed by an outline of the specific steps necessary to achieve these goals and provide the basis for measuring FAA performance. A copy of the ASOS Action Plan may be obtained from the AAAE library for a nominal shipping and handling charge by calling (703) 824-0504.
Financial, Construction Issues Face Airports In 1999
As airport managers nationwide anticipate the coming months of the new year, they face a number of local as well as national issues-such as Y2K compliance-that will impact their operations. In the following article, airport officials describe some of the events and issues that they expect will be significant in 1999. • Bradley Rubinstein, manager, air service development and external affairs, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Construction programs underway include the redevelopment of terminals at Kennedy and Newark airports, the development of the AirTrain Light Rail System within the central terminal area and throughout the airport at Kennedy International, and the addition of gates at Terminal C at Newark. This construction will reduce the supply of parking spaces in the central terminal area at Kennedy airport and the impact of this will be the greatest during the 1999 summer peak period. Long-term parking and employee parking will also be significantly impacted by the construction and the capacity of both lots will be reduced. • Klaasje Nairne, administrative officer, San Luis Obispo County (Calif.) airports: Lack of adequate air service continues to be a problem (the airport has lost a significant amount of air service in the past few years, and is reduced from 33 departures per day to four destinations to 21 departures and two destinations at present). The airport also is working on engineering and design of a runway extension project and an associated commitment to finance the project from AIP entitlement and discretionary funds. "We have also learned that although the master plan was a major accomplishment, we must continue the dialogue with the community. We should not be so arrogant as to ignore their anxiety. It is our goal to strengthen the relationship with our neighbors. Even if we can't convince, we can at least educate." • Deborah Ledwell, A.A.E., manager, Little Rock (Ark.) National: An issue to watch, in addition to AIP funding levels, will be whether or not the PFC level is raised and the aviation trust fund is taken off budget. In construction news for 1999, the airport has plans to begin work on a 1,200-space parking deck to provide more close-in parking and will make a number of major architectural changes to the terminal at the same time. • Larry Cooper, manager, Huron (S.D.) Regional: Rehabilitation and repair of the airport's main runway will impact airport operations this year. • Steve Brown, manager, Carroll County (Md.) Regional: Topping the list of issues affecting the airport in 1999 are construction of the second phase of the corporate hangars and obtaining federal grants to expand/acquire GPS. By June of this year, the corporate hangar is expected to be completed and the additional fuel sales will go toward financing other airport improvements. • Jim Smith, A.A.E., executive director, Newport News-Williamsburg (Va.) Airport: DOT's expected issuance of rules on airline predation will be significant for airports. (Editor's note: DOT's proposed airline competition policy guidelines could be issued as early as this spring.) • Gregory Roberts, aviation director, Lafayette (La.) Regional: Y2K issues are on the list of issues to monitor (Roberts said the airport expects to meet a self-imposed June 1999 target for compliance), along with terminal expansion, employee turnover, sustained growth and a reliable revenue stream from FAA entitlements. • Jim McCue, A.A.E., manager, Glendale (Ariz.) Municipal: Converting 100 acres on the east side of the field into an aviation/business park will be a challenge for airport officials in 1999. • Charles Abell, manager, Frederick (Md.) Municipal: A construction program involving obstruction removal, runway overlay and installation of taxiway lighting and fencing will occupy the airport this year.
POSITIONS OPEN
AIRPORT DIRECTOR Benton Harbor, Mich. Degree preferred but not required. A minimum of four to six years of airport management at the executive or senior assistant levels at a non-hub or busy GA facility. Responsible for overall operation of the airport; business management, public administration, marketing, airport development, budgeting and financial management. Requires solid writing, oral and interpersonal communication skills; working knowledge of FAA regulations, including FAR Part 139 certification and minimum standards; application for and management of government grant and loan funds; tenant relations. Works closely with the airport authority board, local government leaders and the community at-large. Qualified minorities encouraged to apply. Salary $51,000-$64,000. Letter of interest with resume and salary history by Jan. 31 to Karen Conlon, Chair, Southwest Michigan Regional Airport Authority, 1123 Territorial Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022. Plan to fill position by June.
AIRPORT DIRECTOR Orange County/John Wayne International Airport seeks outstanding professional to be responsible for countywide airport strategic planning/overall airport operations, which may include significant role in MCAS El Toro master development program. Position reports directly to county executive officer. Direct reports are five deputy airport directors (finance/administration, business development, facilities, government/community relations, operations). Successful candidate, under policy direction of board of supervisors, will plan, organize, develop, implement, administer airport operations of John Wayne Airport and do other work as required. Candidates must have prior airport management/leadership experience, preferably in commercial airport management or strong management experience related to Orange County. To be considered, must demonstrate strong strategic planning skills, be creative/innovative. Solid master planning experience essential. For complete background package, interested candidates should fax resumes with cover letter and five year salary history to Horton International, 217 E. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202-3316, fax (410) 625-3801, Attn. Tim McNamara. EOE.
AIRPORT OPERATIONS Long Beach, Calif. Under general supervision, helps ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to airport operations and noise abatement; participates in special projects such as airfield pavement evaluation, airport open house, emergency drills, as well as various public affairs functions. Duties may include issuing of NOTAMs, coordination of construction projects, maintaining safe operations and other areas requiring sound judgment. Current opening will supervise the airport’s noise abatement program and staff. Requires a bachelor’s degree in aviation management, a bachelor’s degree in another field with two years experience in airport operations or noise abatement, or four years of airport operations experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position. Salary $32,772-$44,556. Apply by Feb. 19. For applications contact City of Long Beach, Civil Service Dept., (562) 570-6202. AA/EEO.
AIRPORT OPERATIONS White Plains, N.Y. Responsible to the operations manager for the performance of the airport passenger terminal complex, the airport operations department and airport operations activity on an assigned shift. Responsibilities include ensuring safe and efficient terminal operation by means of inspections, logs and reports describing terminal status. Duties also include liaison with airlines, tenants and users, and oversight of airline lottery stipulation. Airfield operations supervisor duties include supervision of staff, ARFF, weather observations, issuing NOTAMS, construction oversight and coordination, and snow removal operations. Skills and qualifications: excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer skills, ability to pass National Weather Service exam, ARFF certification and 10-year background check. Must posses four-year college degree in aviation or related degree and a legal driver’s license. Fax or mail resumes to Stephen Ferguson, Operations Manager, Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Road, White Plains NY 10604, fax (914) 285-4268.
AIRPORT PLANNER HNTB Corporation, Alexandria, Va. Qualified candidate must have a minimum of five years of experience in developing and managing a broad range of airport master planning projects, site selection analyses and related airport studies. Experience with commercial airports a plus. Qualified candidates submit resume and salary history to HNTB Corp., 99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22314, Attn: AV-09, Joy Thompson or e-mail to jpthompson@hntb.com EOE.
AIRPORT SPECIALIST Long Beach, Calif. Under general supervision, assists in the enforcement of the airport’s noise compatibility ordinance; assists in the maintenance of the aircraft noise monitoring system; identifies aircraft visually or by radio monitoring and records aircraft type, identification number and other pertinent information; assists in aircraft violation investigations; performs various public relations functions including airfield escorts and handling noise complaints; performs FAR Parts 107 and 139 airfield inspections; assists in monitoring airport construction projects; observes, reports and assists in correcting safety hazards; acts in assigned capacity during emergency response; may perform as dispatcher using radio or telephone and operates related equipment. Requires recent experience in airfield or aircraft operating procedures. Education or training in airport management or airport operations may be substituted for the required experience. Salary $1,870 - $2,536 monthly. Apply by Feb. 19. For applications, contact City of Long Beach, Civil Service Dept., (562) 570-6202. AA/EEO.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR San Jose, Calif. Position reports to the director and participates in the planning, directing and operational responsibilities for all six divisions; operations, development, finance and administration, facilities, marketing and master plan expansion team. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree with a major in airport management, business administration or closely related field, and a minimum of seven years of increasingly responsible experience in airport administration or operations, including at least two years of supervision at a level equivalent to deputy director. Salary range $81,000-$122,600 annually. Potential candidates should forward a letter of interest and resume with three work related references to Blaine Helton, San Jose International Airport, 1661 Airport Blvd., Suite C205, San Jose, CA 95110.
ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF AVIATION St. Cloud, Minn. Teaches undergraduate aviation classes (air transportation, aviation management, aviation safety, aerodynamics and ground school courses). Advises students, maintains industry contact, develops curriculum and other duties as assigned/needed. Requires Master’s degree in aviation, business, management, education or related field. Earned Doctorate degree required for tenure consideration. Relevant aviation experience. Prefer relevant airline experience; earned Doctorate in one of the above academic areas; ATP or CFI/CFII/MEI; two years demonstrated teaching and/or training instructor experience. Contact Steven Anderson, Search Committee Chair, SCSU Aviation Department, 720 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301, (320)-255-2978, e-mail: sanderson@stcloudstate.edu. Website www.stcloudstate.edu/aviation. Application materials must be received by March 15. Finalists will be asked to conduct a classroom presentation. SCSU is an equal opportunity employer and educator.
AVIATION ADMINISTRATOR Vermont Agency of Transportation, Montpelier, Vt. Acts as the focal point for the agency for all airport- and aviation-related matters in Vermont. Responsible for management and operation of the state airport system; regulation of aviation matters as required by statute; promotion of aviation, aviation education, and safety programs; operation of the state aircraft. Minimum requirements, bachelors degree, five years at or above a professional level in an aviation field; pilot certificate and current medical, 500 hours and commercial/instrument ratings. Salary $38,605-$61,360. For application, Vermont Agency of Transportation Personnel, 133 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633, (802) 828-2625. Vermont is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
AVIATION DIRECTOR Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Salary $56,701-$92,990. Directs maintenance activities for Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including maintenance of airport terminals, office buildings, airfields, runways, ramps, roadways, building systems and jetways. Oversees operation and maintenance of warehouse, motor pool and landscape operation. Liaison for construction projects. Develops comprehensive maintenance program and administers annual budget of over $13 million in maintenance contracts. Performs related work as required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and minimum of six years experience managing maintenance functions for large commercial facilities/buildings, including four years of high level supervisory and administrative experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in maintenance of airport facilities preferred. Send resume and salary history by 4:30 p.m. Feb. 26 to Broward County Aviation Department, Attention: Administration, 320 Terminal Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315-3608. Resumes subject to public disclosure in accordance with Florida’s open records act.
AVIATION PLANNER Reynolds, Smith and Hills Inc., a multi-discipline design consulting firm, providing architectural, engineering, environmental and planning services, currently has an available position for a planner. The position requires a BA in planning, architecture, or engineering, plus a minimum of five years of experience in airport planning. RS&H offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Please submit credentials to Reynolds, Smith and Hills Inc., S. Novey, Recruiter, 4651 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, fax (904) 279-2491, e-mail Sarah.Novey@RsandH.com. Visit our web site at www.rsandh.com.
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Reno/Tahoe International Airport seeks experienced finance and administration professional to assist in strategic planning, directing, reviewing activities/operations of airport to research, plan, coordinate, implement wide variety of administrative/management projects for executive director. Person will also act in absence of executive director. Divisions reporting to position: finance, accounting/investments, MIS, business development, property administration. Candidates must have 10 years of increasingly responsible experience involving fiscal/financial administration/management. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with major course work in aviation management, finance, business administration, public administration, economics or related field, also required. Masters degree highly desirable. Knowledge of FAA regulations, FAR Parts 107 and 139 essential. Interested candidates should fax resume with cover letter and five-year compensation history to Horton International, 217 E. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202-3316, fax (410) 625-3801, Attn: Tim McNamara. EOE.
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Green Bay, Wis. Responsible for formulating and implementing market strategies for established private provider of aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) and other safety services at airports, airparks and FBO/manufacturing facilities. Must be familiar with FAR Parts 107, 108 and 139, and responding to RFQ and RFP documents. Position requires very good verbal and written communication and language skills, media production capabilities and working knowledge of computers. Involves writing proposals for services and making presentations to airport and aviation managers and authorities. Will spearhead introduction of new safety technologies. Salary $50,000+, commensurate with ability and experience. Resume to President, PRO-TEC Fire Service, LTD, 2129 South Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 54304, (800) 242-6352.
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER HNTB Corp, Alexandria, Va. Conducts technical environmental analyses related to airport development. The position requires four to six years of experience with development of EA/EIS documents per NEPA requirements. Experience in aviation issues and airport noise analysis requested but not required. Qualified candidates submit resume and salary history to HNTB Corp., 99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22314, Attn: AV-08, Joy Thompson, or e-mail to jpthompson@hntb.com. EOE.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Md. The Maryland Aviation Administration is seeking an executive with a proven record of accomplishment and leadership to assume overall responsibilities for business administration, planning and construction, marketing and air service development, oepration and maintenance of Baltimore/Washington International and Martin State airports. Requires thorough knowledge of federal aviation rules, regulations regarding air carrier and airport operations, operation and development of a major civil airport facility; a four-year degree in public administration, airport management, aviation science, business administration or related field; 10 years of progressive executive management experience with at least six in a senior airport management position at a major air carrier airport. Prefer master’s degree and AAAE certification. Submit resume and salary requirements by Feb. 19 to Linda Love McCormick, Office of Human Resources, Maryland Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 8755, BWI Airport, MD 21240-0755, fax (410) 865-1338. EOE.
GENERAL MANAGER Santa Maria, Calif. Santa Maria Public Airport District is seeking a general manager for an FAR Part 139 certificated airport with 60,000 annual enplanements, $2 to $3 million annual budget, minimum compensation, $64,000. Requires BA in related field, minimum of eight years of successful progressively responsible experience in airport and personnel management, budget preparation and administration, marketing and development of land for commercial and industrial use, implementation of a capital improvement program, knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations impacting airports, and preparation of state and federal grants. Desire knowledge of implementation process for a Foreign Trade Zone, strategies for articulation with senior Air Force officials, potential for industrial growth on Central Coast, and golf course development. Resumes must be postmarked no later than 5 p.m. March 1 to Santa Maria Public Airport District, P.O. Box 7000, Dept. 671, Santa Maria, CA 93456.
MANAGER OF ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION Reno, Nev. Reports to the director of operations, responsible for the administration and coordination of the entire engineering and construction functions at Reno/Tahoe International and Reno Stead airports. Must possess a B.S. degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering. State of Nevada Professional Engineer registration or ability to acquire within one year of appointment. Seven years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering and construction, including five years of management and supervisory experience. Valid state of Nevada driver’s license or the ability to obtain one. Salary $60,129-$90,194 per year. EEO/AA qualified women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. AAWC application required. Final filing date is Jan. 22. Human Resources, Airport Authority of Washoe County, 2770 Vassar Street, Reno, NV 89502, (775) 328-6450.
NOISE ABATEMENT White Plains, N.Y. Westchester County Airport is seeking a qualified individual to assist in the operation and maintenance of the noise monitoring system and noise abatement program. Duties include answering, investigating and inputting noise complaint data, performing routine maintenance on noise equipment and assisting in the preparation of statistical noise data. Minimum qualifications include degree in aviation or related field, understanding and working knowledge of computer software programs, ability and desire to work with the public and valid drivers license. Salary $26,800-$43,500. Resume by Jan. 29 to the Westchester County Airport, Noise Abatement Office, 240 Airport Rd., Suite 202, White Plains, NY 10604.
PARKING/GROUND TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR Grand Rapids, Mich. Responsible for safe and efficient operation of public and employee parking and ground transportation at Kent County International Airport. Supervises parking staff, including parking supervisors, parking attendants and parking agents. Requires a bachelor’s degree in aviation management, business administration or related field and two years of progressively responsible related experience or any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A.A.E. and Certified Parking Facility Manager or Certified Administrator of Public Parking desirable. Starting salary $33,629-$41,196 depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefit package; part of the management pay plan, a progressive pay-for-performance program implemented by Kent County. For information on applications, due by Feb. 19, contact Valerie LoPresti, Human Resource Specialist, Kent County Human Resources Department, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2222, (616) 336-2171, or vlopresti@admin.co.kent.mi.us.
SENIOR AVIATION PLANNER (Job #98-267) Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is recruiting for a senior aviation planner with five to 10 years of experience in providing a range of aviation planning services with emphasis on development of airport facility plans and reports. Will manage planning studies and projects as well as consultants. Requires excellent skills in leading and working in multi-disciplinary teams, planning experience at an international airport, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, planning or airport management. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in one of the mentioned fields and experience in airline and tenant coordination. The salary range is from a minimum of $4,093 per month to a midpoint of $5,116. For application, due by 4 p.m. Jan. 29, contact the Port of Seattle, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121. Resumes strongly encouraged.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Birmingham (Ala.) Airport Authority is accepting proposals for rehabilitation of Runway 5-23 at Birmingham International Airport until 2 p.m. Feb. 4. Specifications are available for purchase for $150 from the authority’s consulting engineering firm, Michael Baker Jr. Inc., 2025 Third Avenue North, Suite 407, Birmingham, AL 35203. Bid documents can be sent via overnight express mail for an additional $30. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside with the name and address of the bidder, the name of the project (Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation), the bidder’s current Alabama contractor’s license number and the time and date of opening (2:30 p.m. Feb. 4). Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or cashier’s check equivalent to 5 percent of the bid price, payable to the Birmingham Airport Authority. The authority has set a goal of 13.5 percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation for this project. Submit bids to Birmingham Airport Authority, Planning and Development Office, Attn: Loyce Clark, Director of Planning and Development, 5900 Airport Highway, Birmingham, AL 35212.
Colorado Springs (Colo.) Airport is requesting statements of qualification until Jan. 25 from an investor/operator to prepare a proposal to construct and manage an automotive fuel and convenience store at the airport. Statements of qualifications to Regina Willingham, Airport Properties Manager, Colorado Springs Airport, 7770 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80916. Responding firms will be evaluated and ranked in order of their qualifications. The airport will then request proposals from the highest-ranking firms and conduct formal or informal interviews. RFQ information can be obtained by calling Stephanie Vigil at (719) 550-1900.
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Galveston (Texas) International Airport has for sale a 1991 Mobil AV445 "Terra Jet" high vacuum airport sweeper. Includes all the extras, runs well, highway legal, PTO needs to replaced. Will sell for $23,500. Extras include climate controlled cab, two water tanks total capacity of 420 gallons. Everything an airport sweeper needs to be operational for use on the apron, taxiway and runway. Contact Rob Pruitt, Airport Director, Galveston International Airport, P.O. Box 3266, Galveston, TX 77554, (409) 744-1606, fax (409) 744-4753.
The Hall County Airport Authority, Grand Island, Neb., is accepting sealed proposals until 1 p.m. Feb. 1 to furnish a self propelled runway broom. All sealed bids received shall be opened at 2 p.m. on the date above. For a complete bid package, including proposal and specifications, contact the Airport Authority office at 3743 Sky Park Road, Grand Island, NE 68801, (308) 385-5170, fax (308) 385-5179, e-mail hcaa@kdsi.net. Questions regarding bids shall be directed to Robert Selig, A.A.E., executive director, at the above address and phone number.
The Houston Airport System seeks interested qualified parties to operate auto rental concessions at William P. Hobby Airport. The instructions to interested parties, consistent with city of Houston ordinance No. 89-226, contain a 15 percent DBE participation goal. The details regarding this concession and the requirements of the proposal are outlined in the instructions. Interested parties may obtain a copy of this document in person at the Houston Airport System, Administration Building (Reception Area), 16930 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Houston, TX 77032, or by contacting Sally Bradford, A.A.E., at (281) 233-1826. To be considered, proposals must be received on or before 2 p.m. March 1.
The Kent County (Mich.) Department of Aeronautics is accepting statements of qualifications through Feb. 12 for a passenger air service study at Kent County International Airport. The scope of work for this study includes, but is not limited to, assessing the airport’s current air service situation, comparing this service to that of nearby airports and comparable U.S. airports, identifying any air service deficiencies and opportunities that may exist or are anticipated, and developing a prioritzed listing of recommended steps for further air service development. Firms will be ranked based on qualifications and experience in conducting similar air service studies (especially for airports comparable in size and nature to Kent County International). Top-ranked firms will be requested to submit proposals and invited to participate in a selection interview. Statements of qualifications should be submitted to James Koslosky, A.A.E., Aeronautics Director, Kent County Department of Aeronautics, 5500 44th Street, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, (616) 336-4500.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Avoca, Pa., is soliciting bids for a New Class 2 Major Fire Fighting Vehicle (1,500 Gallon Foamer). The bid includes a 1977 Walter Model BDQG 1,500 Gallon Foamer offered for trade-in or sale consideration. Bids will be opened at the Jan. 21 board of directors meeting. For a bid package, contact the Airport Business Office, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Suite 221, 100 Terminal Road, Avoca, PA 18641, (570) 655-3077, fax (570) 457-1617, or e-mail requests to airport@epix.net. Complete bid package may be obtained by e-mail.
Personnel
Ann Crook, the Oregon Aeronautics Division’s state airports manager, will serve as interim manager of the division through the upcoming Oregon legislative session.
Ned Dawes has been promoted to the position of associate vice president for Edwards and Kelcey Inc. Dawes currently manages the Airport Group in the company’s Boston office.
Jerry Ferrell has joined Carter & Burgess as leader of the Arkansas Facilities Unit.
Theodore Mathison, executive director of Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Airport, has announced his plans to retire in July 1999. Mathison, who has been with the Maryland Aviation Administration for 20 years, started with BWI as director of operations and maintenance in 1978 and became executive director in 1985.
William McDonald has joined Freese and Nichols, Fort Worth, Texas.
Michael Musca has been named assistant airport manager for Portland (Maine) International Jetport. He has been deputy director of airports for the County of Ventura, Calif.
New A.A.E.s and C.M.s—Congratulations to Phillip Bluck, A.A.E., Breslau, Ontario; Laurie Brown, A.A.E., Brentwood Bay, British Columbia; Peter Clarke, A.A.E., Elmsdale, Nova Scotia; Michael Colmant, A.A.E., Abbotsford, British Columbia; Bonnie FitzGerald, A.A.E., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Eloi Gaudet, A.A.E., Elmsdale, Nova Scotia; Bill Hval, A.A.E., Fort Smith, Northwest Territory; Stieg Hoeg, A.A.E., Prince George, British Columbia; Ross McKinney, A.A.E., Oro Station, Ontario; Lionel Oatway, P.E., A.A.E., Edmonton, Alberta; Leonard Reedyk, A.A.E., Yellowknife, Northwest Territor; Janet Shrieves, A.A.E., Halifax, Nova Scotia; Stephen Silverhart, A.A.E., Toronto AMF, Ontario, and Scott Smith, A.A.E., Toronto AMF, Ontario, who have successfully completed all three phases of the accreditation process. Congratulations also to Michael Hall, C.M., Ada, Okla.; David Pollard, C.M., Tallahassee, Fla.; John O’Neal, C.M., Richlands, N.C.; John Kirsten, C.M., Phoenix, Ariz.; Heyder Alsaffar, C.M., DFW Airport, Texas; Errol Traylor, C.M., Euless, Texas; Michael Handrahan, C.M., Miami, Fla.; Isaias Mattos, Jr., C.M., Wallington, N.J., and Scott Gray, C.M., Scottsdale, Ariz., who have passed the Certified Member exam.
Congratulations to William Wekenborg, C.M.F., Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, for completion of the Master Level of AAAE’s ARFF Certification Program. Wekenborg completed the program with a paper and oral presentation titled, "ARFF Vehicle Stability Study." |
