Dominic Yannuzzi, who serves as director at Hazleton Regional Airport, recently passed a certification exam that moves him a step closer to securing accreditation with the American Association of Airport Executives, according to Mayor Joseph Yannuzzi.
Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest organization committed to the advancement of aviation professionals throughout the world. It certifies professionals worldwide who demonstrate the ability to handle the responsibilities of airport management, regardless of airport size.
Training focuses on airport finance and administration, Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations, planning, construction, environmental issues, commercial air service, operations, communications and other subjects.
“Dominic’s tireless efforts at the airport have been non-stop,” the mayor said in a recently issued news release. “He has been the point (person) on all airport initiatives since the city took over fixed base operations in 2011. The Hazleton airport is making a name for itself in the industry and has been recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration and (Pennsylvania) Bureau of Aviation.”
The mayor said that during Dominic Yannuzzi’s tenure as director, airport revenues increased more than 20 times and the airport operated with a surplus, according to the mayor.
The airport director also arranged for reimbursement of airport funds to the city according to FAA regulations, recruited certified and experienced aviation employees, initiated an aircraft fueling quality control program, acquired vehicles, equipment and $2 million in aviation-related grants, oversaw hangar and tenant development as well as airport re-branding, and secured MedEvac and Verizon as airport tenants, the mayor said.
Other accomplishments include terminal renovations, airfield maintenance, obstruction removal to increase safety for aircraft and surrounding communities, initiating a runway safety area project, fence repairs, and initiating donation/volunteer programs.
“These efforts have realized a self-sufficient airport that absolutely took the previous burden off the taxpayers of Hazleton,” the mayor said.
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