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Phil Lanier Promoted to Airport Project Manager for Northeastern North Carolina

Posted 6/3/2013 2:33:00 PM

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation has named Philip Lanier as the airport project manager for northeastern North Carolina. Lanier served as an airport development engineer with the Division since 2007. He will replace Chastity Clark, who recently joined the Federal Aviation Administration Memphis Airport District Office as an airport program manager. "Phil has done an outstanding job providing timely construction and maintenance assistance to many of North Carolina’s public airports," said Deputy Secretary for Transit Richard Walls.
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Division of Aviation to Sponsor Free Wildlife Hazard Training Session for Airport Personnel in Asheville on June 28

Posted 6/3/2013 11:59:18 AM

RALEIGH – While their presence may be welcome elsewhere, wildlife can wreak havoc at an airport. Birds and other animals can damage planes on the ground or cause accidents by flying into the engines or roaming on airport grounds. To increase awareness of these concerns and to improve safety for all, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation will offer a free training session at Asheville Regional Airport on June 28. The sessions are open to any North Carolina airport operations personnel from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service – Wildlife Services. “Deterring wildlife strikes at airports and ensuring aviation safety is one of the most important aspects of what we do,” said NCDOT Deputy Secretary for Transit Richard Walls. “Every airport in North Carolina should attend to learn the latest techniques from nationally-known experts in the field.” The training session will include information on the following:   General overview of wildlife hazards to aviation; Review of the Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan process; Rules, regulations, legal reminders and wildlife permits; Basic bird and mammal identification;Wildlife attractants and habitat management; Record keeping and communications;Integrated management of wildlife hazards; and Safety issues with equipment and procedures.    For more information, contact NCDOT Airport Project Manager Jennifer Fuller at (919) 814-0560 or via e-mail at jmfuller@ncdot.gov.

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Winston-Salem ACE Camp Highlights Aviation, Careers

Posted 5/7/2013 9:42:08 AM

Tom Davis ACE Academy to be held at Liberty CDC June 17-21, 24-28 RALEIGH – There is still time for students in the Winston-Salem area to learn about aviation at the Tom Davis Aviation Career Education Academy, sponsored by the N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation and the North Carolina Airports Association. As many as 30 rising seventh- through ninth-graders can attend the middle school ACE camp June 17-21, while students going into grades 10-12 can attend the camp June 24-28. Both camps will be held at the Liberty Community Development Center, located at 1713 N. Liberty St. in Winston-Salem. The cost is $75 per student. Students will learn about the theory of flight, aviation history, aircraft maintenance and new technologies. Attendees will study real-world aviation applications, aviation principles such as thrust and vectoring, and aircraft construction. They also will have the opportunity to fly radio-controlled aircraft and work on aircraft model design projects, as well as take field trips to aviation industry businesses. For applications, click here. For more information, email lbrtycdc@bellsouth.net or call (336) 721-9020. You also can contact NCDOT Division of Aviation Safety and Education Specialist Tom Freeman at (919) 814-0559 or tfreeman@ncdot.gov This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .     ***NCDOT***
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ACE Academy in Raleigh Highlights Aviation, Careers

Posted 5/7/2013 9:36:52 AM

High school camp in June, middle school in July; both at Leesville Road High School RALEIGH – There is still time for middle and high school students in the Triangle to learn about aviation at Aviation Career Education camps in Raleigh this summer, sponsored by the N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation and the North Carolina Airports Association. As many as 30 rising seventh- through ninth-graders can attend the middle school ACE camps, while high school camps will be held for as many as 30 rising 10th- through 12th-graders. Both camps will be held at Leesville Road High School in Raleigh, with the high school camp running June 17-21 and the middle school camp running July 15-19. The camp director is Michael Kelley, who teaches aerospace technology at Leesville Road High School. Students will learn about the theory of flight, aviation history, aircraft maintenance and new technologies. Attendees will study real-world aviation applications, aviation principles such as thrust and vectoring, and aircraft construction. They also will have the opportunity to fly radio-controlled aircraft and work on aircraft model design projects, as well as take field trips to aviation industry businesses and fly in an airplane. For more information and applications, click here or contact Kelley at mkelleyatp@gmail.com. Applicants can also contact NCDOT Division of Aviation Safety and Education Specialist Tom Freeman at (919) 814-0559 or tfreeman@ncdot.gov.    ***NCDOT***  
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Greensboro ACE Camp Highlights Aviation, Careers

Posted 5/7/2013 9:32:53 AM

Middle, high school camps to be held at Guilford Technical Community College in June RALEIGH – There is still time for students in the Greensboro area to learn about aviation at Aviation Career Education camps, sponsored by the N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation and the North Carolina Airports Association. As many as 30 rising sixth- through eighth-graders can attend the middle school ACE camps, while high school camps will be held for as many as 30 students in grades 9-12. The ACE camp will be held June 10–14 at Guilford Technical Community College’s Aviation Center, 260 North Regional Road, in Greensboro. The camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. The cost is $150 per student, and the application deadline is May 10 in order to receive a camp T-shirt. Students will learn about the theory of flight, aviation’s history, aircraft maintenance and new technologies. Attendees will study real world aviation applications, aviation principles such as thrust and vectoring, and aircraft construction. They also will have the opportunity to fly radio-controlled aircraft and work on aircraft model design projects, as well as take field trips to aviation industry businesses. For applications, click here. For more information, contact Audrey Floyd at (336) 334-4822 ext. 59010 or amfloyd@gtcc.eduThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also contact NCDOT Division of Aviation Safety and Education Specialist Tom Freeman at (919) 814-0559 or tfreeman@ncdot.govThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .   ***NCDOT***  
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