June 15, 1999

House Panel Approves Increased AIP Funding

The House Appropriations Committee on June 8 completed action on the FY2000 DOT spending bill, leaving intact a funding level of $2.25 billion for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) as proposed by the transportation appropriations subcommittee. Funding levels approved for other FAA programs are $5.925 billion for operations, $2.2 billion for facilities and equipment and $173 million for research, engineering and development.

In related news, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee marked up H.R.1000 (AIR-21), revising the budget numbers within the bill to reflect an agreement between Chairman Rep. Bud Shuster (R-Pa.) and Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill). The legislation still includes a provision to take the aviation trust fund off budget but boosts the AIP authorization level to $4 billion (the original version of H.R. 1000 boosted AIP to $5 billion). AIR-21 now provides a four-year authorization beginning in 2001. The proposed Aviation Safety Accelerated Program, which would have created a grant program in addition to AIP, has been eliminated. AIR-21 is slated for floor action the week of June 14.

Meanwhile, the Senate Appropriations Committee marked up DOT’s fiscal year 2000 appropriations bill and reversed the low AIP number initially approved by the transportation appropriations subcommittee. The full committee agreed to increase AIP to $2 billion (a $700 million increase from the subcommittee mark), restore large and medium hub airports to the AIP program (they had been targeted for elimination) and eliminate the proposed loan guarantee program for airports.

GAO Reviews AIP Discretionary Awards

FAA’s allocation of Airport Improvement Program (AIP) discretionary funds to high-priority projects "shifted markedly" after fiscal year 1997, with about 75 percent of the projects receiving grants now included on FAA’s high priority list, up from 40 percent in earlier years, the General Accounting Office (GAO) determined in a special report to the House and Senate transportation appropriations subcommittees.

The subcommittees directed GAO to study four issues affecting AIP discretionary funds for fiscal years 1996-1998: how FAA’s selection process sets priorities for the projects to be funded; the extent to which the highest priority projects were funded; the political affiliation of the congressional representative in the district where the airport is located, and the amount of time it takes to release the grants to airports. Discretionary grants totaled about $2.23 billion for fiscal years 1996-1998, GAO noted.

The shift in 1998 to greater funding for high priority projects coincided with the implementation of a new rating system, GAO said. However, GAO added, that about one-fourth of the discretionary funds in all three years under review were provided to projects that were not included in the current year plan at all. FAA officials explained that the agency has discretion in awarding grants, GAO related.

Airports located in congressional districts represented by the majority party in Congress received 46 percent of the discretionary funds during fiscal years 1996-1998 while airports located in districts represented by the minority party received 54 percent, GAO found. The office added that the minority party districts "tended to have more of the largest airports, where capital investment is usually greatest." GAO stated that, "Our analysis of data from fiscal years 1996-1998 found no data indicating that political considerations had influenced the distribution of grants for fiscal years 1996-1998." Large hub airports received about 30 percent of all discretionary funds during the three-year period, GAO noted.

Finally, GAO reported that airports experienced "increasing delays" in obtaining discretionary grants during the three fiscal years under review. DOT took an average of 31 days to notify congressional members of impending grants in fiscal year 1996. By fiscal year 1998, that average had risen to 47 days and was about the same for airports in both majority and minority districts. No grants were released during the months closest to the November elections.

Moody’s Reports Positive Airport Trends

Moody’s Investors is reporting a positive credit trend for the world’s airports, pointing to "sound economies outside the world’s trouble spots and the unprecedented health" of the airline industry’s ratings.

In their outlook for the airport industry, Moody’s analysts caution, however, that airports "will be increasingly pressured to add capacity, to complete large construction programs on time and within budget, while maintaining service levels and reducing costs to airlines."

Worldwide, the rise of strategic alliances among airlines will generally have a limited impact on airport ratings, Moody’s said. Airports that serve as an airline’s secondary hub could lose some upside ratings potential as a result of passengers being shifted to an alliance’s hub airport, according to analysts. "The issue of seamless service at airports for alliance partners will become an increasingly pressing issue at a number of airports," the analysts said.

PFCs have emerged as an increasingly critical source of airport capital funding, with actual collections on a yearly basis rising to $1.4 billion in 1998, Moody’s noted. However, to date, only five airports have issued stand-alone PFC-backed debt, the analysts added.

NTSB Calls For Hours-Of-Service Limits

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended that DOT direct its individual administrations to set "scientifically based" regulations that establish limits on hours of service, provide predictable work and rest schedules, and consider circadian rhythms and human sleep and rest requirements.

The regulations should be revised as needed within one year "to ensure that flight and duty time limitations take into consideration research findings on fatigue and sleep issues," NTSB said.

In related news, FAA on Friday presented the Allied Pilots Association (APA) with a timetable for enforcement of current safety regulations mandating adequate rest for reserve and standby pilots at all of the nation’s airlines.

"This is a major step toward ensuring passenger safety because, once enforced, the regulations will help prevent pilot fatigue," said Capt. Rich LaVoy, president of APA, which represents American Airlines’ 9,500 pilots.

APA issued a statement saying its officials received the timetable during a Friday morning meeting with FAA Administrator Jane Garvey. The administrator told the APA officials that she has notified the Air Transport Association that FAA is about to begin enforcement of the rest regulations. She also said the agency would publish its intent in the Federal Register the week of June 7 and that airlines would have 120 days from the date of that notice to come into compliance, according to APA.

FAA regulations on the books since 1985 require every airline pilot to receive a pre-scheduled and protected rest period of eight hours sometime during the 24-hour period prior to completion of a flight assignment.

DOT Says NW ‘Mishandled’ Snow Response

A special DOT report on the highly publicized Northwest Airlines fiasco in Detroit during a Jan. 2-3 blizzard in which passengers were trapped in grounded aircraft for hours—leading to at least four lawsuits against the carrier—concludes that while the carrier did not violate any laws, the airline certainly mishandled the situation.

Michigan Democratic congressman John Dingell released the report last week. The special study included information gleaned from interviews with passengers, airline and airport officials and representatives of other carriers serving Detroit Metro.

The airline’s failure to cancel flights quickly enough on Jan. 2, plus efforts to begin operations too soon on Jan. 3, were compounded by a shortage of staff, disagreements over snow plowing and a breakdown in communications between Northwest officials in Detroit and in St. Paul, Minn., DOT said. The department also criticized Northwest for not taking steps to ensure passenger comfort during the crisis, including bringing food and lavatory-servicing trucks to the stranded planes.

Dingell said the "most distressing item" in the report is the point at which some Northwest executives expressed the belief "that the treatment passengers received wasn’t that much out of the ordinary."

He also said the report demonstrates the need for increased airline competition and less concentration at airport hubs. He also said the report provides "clear evidence" that Congress needs to enact a federal passenger bill of rights.

Airline Earnings Forecast As Strong

The year 2000 will result in slightly improved airline earnings with pretax profits rising 6.7 percent despite a second year of capacity growth, Salomon Smith Barney predicted.

The firm forecast that capacity growth for domestic routes will reach 3.5 percent while international routes will experience 7.5 percent growth. The main drivers for the year 2000 predictions are a continued strong U.S. economy and the airline industry’s ability to absorb additional capacity due to an over-constraint in capacity during 1997-1998, the firm said.

Salomon also noted that the industry faces some risk of incremental pricing pressure as a result of the recently announced antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Department against American. "Though a negative development, the suit appears to be limited to pricing/capacity actions on specific routes and not a broadside attack on the overall issue of hub dominance," the firm noted.

FAA Fills Key Airport Posts

FAA Administrator Jane Garvey has named Louise Maillett, currently deputy assistant administrator of policy planning and international aviation, as acting assistant administrator for airports, the post previously held by Susan Kurland. Barry Molar, previously manager of the airports compliance division, has been named manager of the airports financial assistance division, the position previously held by Ellis Ohnstad.

Panel Proposes Full Funding For Tower Program

The Senate transportation appropriations subcommittee has recommended full funding of FAA’s Contract Tower Program for fiscal year 2000, including the cost-sharing provision, and has directed the FAA administrator to submit a plan for expanding the program to former Level II and III visual flight rule (VFR) towers currently operated by the agency.

There are currently 162 FAA contract towers with 22 more FAA-operated Level I VFR towers scheduled to be transitioned into the contract tower program this fall.

In report language accompanying the DOT/FAA fiscal year 2000 spending bill, the subcommittee on May 25 said, "The FAA contract tower program continues to receive overwhelming support from aviation users and airports as a cost-effective way to enhance aviation safety….The Committee continues to fully support this program and innovative initiatives such as the contract tower cost-sharing program….(The cost-sharing program) will enable small airports to have their tower staffed with an FAA certified air traffic controller, thereby ensuring the safe and efficient movement of people and goods."

The committee also directed FAA to identify potential cost savings and other benefits of extending the program to the 69 former Level II and III VFR towers currently operated by FAA—such as the positive impact on controller staffing at busier FAA air traffic facilities— and set a timeline for expanding the program to the VFR facilities during the 2000 fiscal year.

Additionally, the committee noted that DOT’s Inspector General (IG) determined in a 1998 report that the contract tower program provides VFR air traffic control services at a lower cost for 110 towers previously operated by FAA and provided air traffic control services at 50 towers the agency could not have afforded to staff. The committee report adds that, "While the (IG) report found the quality of service between contract towers and the FAA-operated towers to be comparable, it did note that some contract towers had not been staffed at contract specified levels, and that some contractors had been compensated for services that had not been provided. The IG recommended that the FAA take steps to recoup the overpayments, ensure that contract terms are adhered to, and institute a formal review process."

AirTran Charges Unfair Competition

AirTran has filed a complaint at DOT about the practices of certain large carriers, saying they attempt to drive out low-fare competition by adding capacity and cutting ticket prices on particular routes.

A DOT spokesperson confirmed that the carrier filed what he described as a "lengthy correspondence" detailing competition problems that the carrier has experienced. DOT is reviewing the correspondence, the spokesperson added.

Among the specific examples cited by AirTran as evidence of anticompetitive behavior, the carrier said Delta began service last year to Chicago Midway and undercut AirTran’s average fares by 8 percent.

FAA Responds to AAAE’s ARFF Comments

FAA has responded to joint AAAE/ACI-NA comments concerning the agency’s draft advisory circular 150/5210-7C, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Communications. The AC provides guidance for planning and implementing ARFF communication systems.

AAAE/ACI-NA had commented that the term "ARFF Incident Commander" was too specific. FAA disagreed and stated, "Because of the critical nature of the information that will be given over the Discrete Emergency Frequency, the air crew needs to know that they will be talking only to the senior and ranking ARFF firefighter on the scene or the airport traffic control tower. Once the emergency at the scene is contained, the normal Incident Command structure will continue and the Incident Commander will be determined in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan."

FAA, however, will incorporate AAAE/ACI-NA comments to clarify the language describing the communications system. Additionally, FAA will eliminate language that would have given greater access to ARFF dispatchers from the passenger loading bridge and possibly disrupt the emergency system already in place. FAA will also include language within the AC that will allow the discrete emergency frequency to be used at an airport with no tower or when the tower is closed. FAA plans to finalize the AC by June 11.

Sun Country Begins Scheduled Operations

Sun Country Airlines on June 1 began scheduled service from Seattle to Minneapolis-St. Paul with one-way fares priced at $139. The carrier, which has operated as a charter line since 1983, has a fleet of DC-10-15s and 727-200s.

POSITIONS OPEN

ARFF CHIEF/FUEL SERVICE SUPERVISOR

Beaumont, Texas. Southeast Texas Regional Airport is accepting applications until June 25. Starting pay $16/hour or greater depending on experience. Forward resumes to the Human Resources Department, Jefferson County Courthouse, 1149 Pearl Street, Beaumont, TX 77707, (409) 839-2391.

AIRPORT ENGINEER/PLANNER

Opportunities with growing, mid-size civil/aviation firm located in the desirable southwest Idaho setting of Boise. Positions available in our aviation group include project/sr. design engineer, PE/EIT, five to 10 years of experience; design/resident engineer, EIT, two to five years of experience; airport planner, five years plus experience. Planning position requires demonstrated marketing, project management and communication skills. Computer skills, proficiency with AutoCAD 14, in particular, required for all positions. Prior experience in the FAA Northwest Mountain Region a plus. Salary commensurate with training and experience. Send letter of interest with resume prior to July 30 to Charles Sundby, P.E., 9777 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714 or email csundby@toengrco.com.

AIRPORT MANAGER

The County of St. Clair, Mich., is seeking a highly motivated individual to manage St. Clair County Airport. Requires knowledge of airport operations, federal, state and local rules and regulations pertaining to funding, grants, safety, aircraft, wildlife hazard management, security and aircraft operations. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing. Under direct supervision of the county administrator/controller. Ability to develop trust with commissioners, staff and airport tenants. Public relations skills imperative. Five years of progressively responsible experience, including administrative, public relations, marketing and airport operations preferred. Bachelor’s degree in airport management or related management field and possesion of a pilot’s license highly preferred. Salary $31,771 - $38,664, competitive fringe benefit program. Must relocate to St. Clair County if hired. Submit resume and references by July 30 to St. Clair County Personnel, 200 Grand River Ave; Suite 203, Port Huron, MI 48060, (810) 989-6910, fax (810) 985-3493.

AIRPORT OPERATIONS

COORDINATOR

Brunswick/St. Simons Island, Ga. Responsible for daily operations of a Part 139 certificated (Glynco Jetport) and general aviation (Malcolm McKinnon) airport. Assists in the development, implementation and enforcement of airport safety and security policies. Liaison between tenants, general public and airports. Coordinates safety and security programs and performs work associated with special projects. Knowledge of FAR Parts 77, 107 and 139 required. Must demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communications, and strong customer service initiative. Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, airport administration or related field required, and two years of relevant airport operations experience at a certified airport preferred. Starting salary range $26,000-$30,000 depending on experience. Resumes accepted until July 16 at Glynn County Airport Commission, 500 Connole Street, Brunswick, GA 31525, (912) 265-2070, Ext. 4.

AIRPORT OPERATIONS

COORDINATOR

Teterboro, N.J. Under supervision, the airport operations coordinator performs a variety of duties at a general aviation, Part 139 certified airport. Responsibilities include recording all operations for billing purposes, monitoring phones and radios, responding to alerts and coordinating construction projects. Through in-house training, must be able to qualify to operate snow removal and ARFF equipment, perform related first aid and secure certification as a weather observer. Responsible for maintaining customer contact through positive lines of communication. Professionally representing the company through frequent and meaningful contact with the customer.

AIRPORT OPERATIONS/SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Trenton, N.J. Seeking a knowledgeable and dynamic individual to oversee and coordinate daily operations and safety programs at an FAR Part 139 certified airport. Monitors airport’s continual compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. Oversees airports self-inspection program and coordinates corrective actions. Develops and conducts training courses on a variety of airport subjects. Responsible for writing, updating and maintaining airport certification manual, security plan and safety and emergency plans. Coordinates implementation of snow removal program. Must have thorough working knowledge of all FAA regulations, including Parts 77, 107, 109 and 139, and at least three years of experience in airport operations, preferably at an FAR Part 139 airport. Desired qualifications include four-year degree in air transportation management, private pilot’s license and A.A.E. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume with cover letter before July 7 to Justin Edwards, A.A.E., Airport Manager, Trenton Mercer Airport, Sam Weinroth Road, West Trenton, NJ 08628. EOE.

AIRPORT PLANNERS

AND ENGINEERS

Denver, Colo. Knight Piesold and Co., an international engineering and environmental consultancy, is seeking airport engineering and planning professionals for its airports group based in Denver, Colo. The ideal candidates will have two to five years of experience in airport planning and/or design and construction. Must have an appropriate undergraduate degree. Professional registration and/or an advanced degree will be helpful. Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to interact with clients, staff and regulatory agencies are required. Positions will require occasional travel to various project sites in the U.S. and abroad. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking professional growth and challenging projects. Comprehensive benefit package offered. Qualified applicants should mail, fax or e-mail resume and cover letter to Knight Piesold and Co., 1050 17th Street, #500, Denver, CO 80265-0501, fax (303) 629-8789, hr@kpco.com ATTN: Human Resources. EOE M/F/D/V

Airport Train Manager

DFW International Airport is looking for a dynamic train manager. Responsible for performing professional and

administrative work in planning, organizing and managing airport train maintenance programs including responsibility for a comprehensive maintenance program of airport train computer, electronic, train, guideway and maintenance control functions. Directs design, fabrication, modification, testing, expansion, maintenance and efficient operation of airport trains in the movement of passengers, employees and freight. The minimum requirements are a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field; over five years of experience in electrical, mechanical or electronics maintenance, and two years of supervisory experience. Additional experience may be substituted for the four-year degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Salary $56,742 - $79,439. Resumes to Evelyn Jones, DFW International Airport, HR/Employment Office, 3304 E. Airfield Dr., P.O. Drawer 619428, DFW Airport, TX 75261-9428, (972) 574-8064.

ASSISTANT AIRPORT DIRECTOR

Kalamazoo, Mich. Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International Airport. Assists airport director with the maintenance of airport facilities, supervision of staff and contractors, airport certification and security, and other administrative duties. Bachelor’s degree in airport management, business administration or public administration. Three years airport operations experience or comparable training/experience. Supervisory experience, and knowledge of regulations pertaining to airport operations and administration at a commercial service airport. A.A.E. preferred. Salary range: $40,524 - $52.681. Send resume with cover letter by June 30 to Kenneth S. Potts, A.A.E., Airport Director, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport, 5235 Portage Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49002, fax (616) 388-3667, e-mail: kazooap@net-link.net, EOE.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, AVIATION—OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE

Melbourne, Fla. Responsible for supervision and direction of airport operations and maintenance programs. Direct responsibility for airside and landside areas, industrial center, operations, safety, rules and regulations and physical plant. Bachelor’s degree in airport management, business administration or related field, and knowledge of state and federal grant and capital improvement programs required. Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in airport operations and facilities maintenance. A.A.E. preferred. Salary $52,000 - $78,000. Resumes by July 15 to Director of Aviation, Melbourne international Airport, One Air Terminal Parkway, Suite 220, Melbourne, FL 32901-1888.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF

AVIATION—FACILITIES DIVISION

San Jose, Calif. Reports to the director of aviation and is responsible for leading the overall maintenance and infrastructure support efforts of this medium-hub airport to include general maintenance activities and custodial services, electrical, HVAC and painting. Manages a division budget exceeding $13 million annually. Must possess strong leadership, communication, planning and team-building skills and be able to work in a multi-task environment. Requires bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or a related field and six years of increasingly responsible senior level administrative and/or analytical work in a public or private agency. Experience managing a work unit equivalent to a major division within a city operating department is desirable. Salary range $75,276-$116,276 annually. Letter of interest and resume with three work related references by July 9 to Sally Griffin, San Jose International Airport, 1732 North First Street, Suite #600, San Jose, CA 95112-4538. The most qualified candidates will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire that will be provided at a later date.

DIRECTOR OF AIRPORT

MAINTENANCE

Columbus, Ohio. Rapidly growing all cargo international airport has an immediate opening for a director of airport maintenance. Responsibilities include the supervision of 23 maintenance employees, developing a comprehensive program ensuring the consistent maintenance of airport owned buildings, landscaping, airfield maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance, airport utilities and streets and roads. Position also participates in the coordination of airport construction and master planning projects. Bachelor’s degree in airport management, public administration, engineering or related field, and five years of management or supervisory experience related to airport maintenance required. Working knowledge of FAR Parts 139, 107 and 77 required. Possession of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) designation preferred. Salary range $45,000 - $72,000 depending on experience. Resume and salary history to Robert F. Selig, A.A.E., Airport Director, Rickenbacker International Airport, 7400 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, OH 43217-1246, by June 25.

FINANCIAL MANAGER/

INDUSTRIAL PARK

Port of Moses Lake, Wash. This newly created position provides an opportunity for a person who enjoys working with financial and real-estate matters in a fast growing port. The job involves negotiating and being involved with tenants and the future expansion of the port. The duties of this position involve managing the industrial park and real-estate department activities. The ideal candidate has five to 10 years of experience in financial analysis and determining rates of return on land and leases and working with the development of industrial/commercial real-estate. Experience with financial reports and returns on investment is essential. A B.A. or B.S. in business or public administration, economics or a technically and analytically related field is required. Salary $45,145 to $60,000. Confidential inquiries can be made to Paul R. Meyer at (206) 242-1141. Send resumes to Prior/Martech by e-mail: priormar@ix.netcom.com, or fax (206) 242-1255. EOE.

MASTER PLAN CONSULTANT

The County of Sacramento (Calif.) desires to obtain the services of a consultant experienced in the preparation of master plan studies for airports in accordance with FAA criteria to prepare a new master plan for Sacramento International Airport, a medium-hub airport which enplaned 3.6 million passengers in 1998. Firms desiring to be considered for selection should indicate interest by providing in writing by June 18 the firm’s complete name, mailing address, street address (for parcel deliveries), telephone number, facsimile number and the name and title of the person to whom all future communications regarding this consultant selection should be directed, to Fred J. Coxe, III, Deputy Director, County of Sacramento, Department of Airports, 6900 Airport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95837, fax (916) 874-0636. Facsimile response are acceptable. Telephone responses are not acceptable.

NOISE CONSULTANT

White Plains, N.Y. The Westchester County Airport is seeking a professional and experienced airport noise and land use compatibility consultant to conduct a FAR Part 150 Noise Study for the Westchester County Department of Transportation. Proposer must demonstrate sufficient resources and expertise to conduct a comprehensive and innovative study implementing the latest technologies. Anticipate extensive data collection and a high level of community involvement. The policy of the County of Westchester is to encourage and support significant, meaningful DBE participation. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held June 23 at 10a.m. in the Westchester County Airport Conference Room second floor of the Main Terminal Building. For a copy of the RFP, contact Renee Johns, noise abatement officer, at (914) 285-4862. Proposal and qualifications must be submitted no later than 1p.m., July 7 to Renee Johns, Noise Abatement Officer, Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Road, Suite 202, White Plains, NY 10604.

PROGRAMS/PROJECTS SPECIALIST II (AIRPORT PROGRAM MGR.)

Arizona Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division. Requires three years of experience in airport development, planning, construction or management, including one year of administrative or managerial experience. Under general direction, will develop, administer and coordinate the statewide airport development five-year construction program. Develops five-year construction programs through a priority planning committee process, administers grant agreements, provides tracking of partial and final payment request, reviews and recommends disbursement of airport development funds, and performs FAA 5010 airport master record safety inspections. Ideal candidates will have a pilot’s license and recent (within the last five years) airport development, planning and construction experience. Salary $27,901-$43,001. Send resume with required SF-501 form by June 24 to ADOT-Human Resources Staffing Unit, 206 S. 17th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Indicate the Source Code NPDTOTR and Job Category #05 on the SF-501 Resume Supplement Form.

SENIOR AIRPORT

PLANNER/ARCHITECT

Boston, Mass. Massport seeks an experienced senior airport planner/architect to provide professional airport planning and design services to the aviation planning and development department at Boston Logan International Airport. The preferred candidate will have proven expertise in developing creative design solutions to meet the complex building and site planning needs of diverse airport clients and an in-depth knowledge of the basis precepts of airport/aviation planning, terminal planning, civil engineering, and ground transportation planning. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s and masters degrees in airport planning, architecture or related field; five to seven years of relevant project management experience; demonstrated expertise in architecture in an airport or airline environment; registered architect. Send resume w/cover letter to Massport Human Resources, One Harborside Drive, Suite 200S, East Boston, MA 02128, fax (617) 568-3940. AA/EEO.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

The Bishop International Airport Authority, Flint, Mich., is accepting proposals for the management of its parking facilities. These facilities include long- and short-term parking adjacent to the terminal building, and a remote parking lot currently under construction. Proposals will be accepted on or before 2 p.m. Aug. 10. The proposals will be short listed and those companies selected for further consideration must be prepared to make a detailed presentation on Aug. 17. A copy of the proposal package may be obtained after July 1 by contacting William C. Sandifer, Deputy Airport Director - Operations & Maintenance, G-3425 W. Bristol Road, Flint, MI 48507, (810) 235-6560. The Bishop International Airport Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities, and accept the proposal which is in the best interests of the Authority.

Butler County (Ohio) Regional Airport Authority is accepting sealed proposals until 2 p.m. June 30 for development and operation of a fixed base operation at Hamilton Fairfield Airport. Late proposals will not be accepted. For proposal documents or to submit proposals, contact the Hamilton-Fairfield Airport Administration Office, 2820 Airport Road East, Hamilton, OH 45015, (513) 896-9999, fax (513) 863-1343.

The Panama City-Bay County (Fla.) International Airport Authority is requesting proposals until 3 p.m. June 16 from qualified rental car firms interested in operating one of the five non-exclusive rental car concessions at Panama City-Bay County International Airport Terminal. An informational pre-proposal conference will be held at 2 p.m. June 2 in the Airport Authority Board Room. For proposal information or further information, contact the Executive Director, Panama City-Bay County International Airport, 3173 Airport Road, Box A, Panama City, FL 32405, (850) 763-6751.

The Centre County Airport Authority, University Park Airport, State College, Pa., is accepting bids to establish and operate an on-airport rental car concession. For bid documents, call Charles Welch at (814) 237-2011. Bids must be received by July 15.

Charleston County (S.C.) Aviation Authority is requesting bids for a passenger access lift for airline passengers with mobility impairments at Charleston International Airport. For further information, contact Sam Hoerter, A.A.E., director of airports, Charleston County Aviation Authority, at (843) 767-7000.

Hall County (Neb.) Airport Authority is soliciting statements of qualifications and experience from airport consultants for A/E services for runway, taxiway and apron rehabilitation projects as well as purchasing equipment at Central Nebraska Regional Airport. Projects will be funded in part by grants from the FAA. Services to be provided, selection criteria and selection processes are outlined in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14C. Fees will be negotiated for projects as grants are obtained. Use of disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms is encouraged and DBE firms are encouraged to apply. Airport consultants should submit three copies of their statement of qualifications and experience along with references, no later than 2 p.m. July 7 to William G. Stovall, Executive Director, Hall County Airport Authority, 3743 Sky Park Road, Grand Island, NE 68801, (308) 385-5170.

Jackson Hole Airport (Jackson, Wyoming) is seeking proposals until July 1 for a turn key project to design/build a non-federal air traffic control tower. Each proposal shall consist a design submittal and a price proposal (bid). The fully commissioned ATCT (including equipment) will consist of a cab floor height of 45 feet AGL, no mechanical equipment on roof of cab; existing airport beacon will be located on top of the cab; six-sided cab; exterior shall be of minimal vision impact; three finished floors; an 18' x 28' maintenance garage. Information may be obtained from Isbill Assoc., Raytheon Infrastructure Inc. (303) 843-2200.

The Nebraska Department of Aeronautics will receive statements of qualifications and experience until July 9 from qualified firms for state airport system planning services. To obtain a copy of the RFQ requirements, contact Diane Hofer, Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, P.O. Box 82088, Lincoln, NE 68501, (402) 471-2371, fax (402) 471-2906.

Panama City-Bay County (Fla.) Airport Authority is requesting Statements of Qualifications until July 21 from qualified firms to serve as master developer for development of a new commercial service airport in Bay County, Fla. It is anticipated that the work scope will include professional services pertaining to planning, design and construction of the proposed airport facility. Professional consultants should demonstrate a high level of knowledge and experiences in all phases of development of airport facilities. For RFQ, contact Randy Curtis, Executive Director, Panama City-Bay County Int’l Airport, 3173 Airport Road, Box A, Panama City, FL 32405, (850) 763-6751, rcurtis@pcairport.com

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is seeking qualified retailers to participate in an upcoming solicitation for four retail concession contracts in Terminal 2. The retail opportunities include four separate and distinct concepts 1) news/books/sundries; 2) souvenirs; 3) candy/chocolates; 4) native american crafts and jewelry. The city intends to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the new retail opportunities with documents available in late August 1999. Proposals will be due back to the aviation department by 3 p.m. Nov. 8. The contracts resulting from the RFP process will begin in February 2000 and be valid for three years, with two one-year options. The estimated annual minimum bid will be $33 per square foot. This RFP does not include any food and beverage retail opportunities. To request RFP documents, contact the Phoenix Aviation Department, Business and Properties Division, 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85034-4420, (602) 273-3346, fax (602) 273-4083, web address www.phxskyharbor.com.

The Sanford (Florida) Airport Authority is soliciting statements of qualifications until 2 p.m. July 2 from professional engineering, planning and environmental consulting firms to perform complete consulting services at Orlando Sanford International Airport. Services may include general consulting, planning and programming, engineering design, architectural design, master planning, environmental studies, noise studies, funding/grant procurement, land surveying, construction management and associated services. A copy of the request for qualifications may be found on the airport’s web site at www.OrlandoSanfordAirport.com or may be requested from the airport authority’s director of engineering, Karl Giebel, at (407) 322-7771.

Sarasota Bradenton (Fla.) International Airport is soliciting statement of qualifications from professional engineering design firms for a taxiway rehabilitation and construction project. The proposed scope of work includes the rehabilitation of a portion of existing air carrier taxiway and construction of a new parallel taxiway. For RFQ documents, contact Raymond White, A.A.E., Manager, Engineering and Environmental Affairs, 6000 Airport Circle, Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 359-5200, Ext. 270, or fax (941) 359-5007. Qualifications must be submitted to the attention of the senior director of aviation by 4 p.m., Aug. 6. The submission of qualifications shall not commit the airport to enter into an agreement with any firm.

The city of Syracuse (N.Y.) Department of Aviation requests proposals and qualifications until 4:30 p.m. July 16 for selection of a lessee to occupy and maintain a parcel of city of Syracuse airport land, for the purpose of carrying out activities and providing services consistent with airport purposes. The 2.35 acre (102,372 square feet) parcel is located on Malden Road, Town of DeWitt, in the general aviation area of the airport. For RFP documents, contact Eric Wilson, Deputy Commissioner of Aviation, City of Syracuse Department of Aviation, Syracuse Hancock International, Syracuse, NY 13212, (315) 454-3263, fax (315) 454-8757.

Westchester County Airport, White Plains, N.Y., is requesting proposals until 1 p.m., July 1 for qualified firms experienced in environmental services at an airport to analyze current deicing practices at HPN, to describe industry alternatives and to recommend changes, if any, to HPN deicing practices in order to meet the highest standards of environmental sensitivity and compliance and aeronautical safety. Westchester County encourages and supports significant, meaningful participation by disadvantaged business enterprises. During the performance of the contract work, the contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held at 10 a.m. June 16 in the Airport Terminal Conference Room. For a copy of the RFP, contact James C. Bagli, Property Manager, Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Road, Suite 202, White Plains, NY 10604, or call (914) 285-4885

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INFORMATION REQUEST

The Sebring (Fla.) Airport Authority is looking for examples of grant administration policies and checklists for state and federal grants. Sent any information to Mike Willingham, 128 Authority Lane, Sebring, FL 33870, (941) 655-6444, fax (941) 655-6447; Suncom 752-6444, e-mail mike@sebring-airport.com.

CONGRATULATIONS

New A.A.E. and C.M.—Congratulations to Lew S. Bleiweis, A.A.E., Kansas City, Mo., who has successfully completed all three phases of the accreditation process. Congratulations also to Carolyn Motz, C.M., Hagerstown, Md., who has passed the Certified Member exam.

Greer Resigns Burbank Post

Thomas Greer, A.A.E., has resigned his position as executive director of the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (Calif.) Airport Authority effective May 28. In tendering his resignation, Greer, second vice chairman of AAAE, indicated he had been considering the move for some time. He said that after 15 years with the authority, he believed it was time to make a change.

DeLong Named to FAA Committee

FAA Administrator Jane Garvey appointed Louisville and Jefferson County (Ky.) Regional Airport Authority General Manager James DeLong, A.A.E., to the agency’s Research, Engineering and Development (R,E &D) Advisory Committee for a two-year term to represent consumer interests.

The committee considers aviation research needs in air traffic services, airport technology, aircraft safety, aviation security, human factors and environment and energy.

Gary Rice Named To New Post

Gary Rice, A.A.E. has been named General Manager of the Santa Maria (Calif.) Public Airport District.