FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Salisbury-Ocean City: SBY Airport Employees Earn Prestigious Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2021 

 

(Salisbury, MD) — Salisbury – Ocean City: Wicomico Regional Airport announces that Christopher Davidson, Assistant Airport Manager – Business Development, Edward Jackson, Operations Maintenance Supervisor, and Christine King, Airport Maintenance Technician, have successfully completed the Airport Certified Employee (ACE) program for Airport Operations.  ACE Operations is a comprehensive certification program sponsored by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).  Geared toward certificated public use airports such as SBY, ACE teaches Federal Aviation Administration Part 139 curriculum designed to educate and challenge airport personnel with airfield operations responsibilities.  Certification requires successful passage of a grueling 100 question written final exam.  “I am extremely proud of Chris, Ed, and Christine for taking the initiative to expand their knowledge base and dedicate time and hard work in attaining this certification.  It’s very impressive, and will benefit the airport greatly,” noted Tony Rudy, A.A.E., Airport Manager.  “This demonstrates our team’s dedication and level of commitment to safety and professionalism in serving the traveling public.”

 

About AAAE: Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world's largest professional organization for airport executives, representing thousands of airport management personnel at public-use commercial and general aviation airports.  AAAE's members represent nearly 875 airports and authorities, in addition to hundreds of companies and organizations that support airports. AAAE serves its membership through results-oriented representation in Washington, D.C. and delivers a wide range of industry services and professional development opportunities including training, meetings and conferences, and a highly respected accreditation program.

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