Sam Carver, IAP, C.M.
Fernandina Beach,FL
Summary
Results-driven, detail conscientious airport professional with a proven track record in airport operations, management, budgeting, planning, capital improvements, personnel administration, leasehold operations, safety procedures and emergency preparedness. Skilled in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with the general public, co-workers and elected officials.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Airport Director
City Of Fernandina Beach
05.2023 - Current
- Cultivate and strengthen lasting aviation relationships using dynamic communication skills.
- Manage daily operations while overseeing airfield compliance.
- Work closely with organizational leadership and city officials to guide operational strategy.
- Manage grants with associated capital improvement program.
- Establish annual budgets.
- Communicate with local community stakeholders to promote airport.
Airport Manager
Martin County Airport/Witham Field
03.2018 - 05.2023
- Directed department operations to achieve goals within budgeted funds and available personnel.
- Negotiated aviation and Airport property leases and agreements.
- Prepared and implemented business/strategic plan for all Airport properties and operations.
- Developed and recommended annual budget to meet operational and capital plans of Airport.
- Coordinated aviation, commercial construction, land use and zoning projects which may affect Airport and Airport properties.
Airport Manager
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Developed measurable strategies for business development initiatives.
- Key member of the Air Service Development team.
- Ensured efficient maintenance and operation of physical facilities and equipment.
- Provided staff training; prepared and conducted employee performance appraisals.
Airport Director
Clemson-Oconee County Airport
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Directly managed all Fixed Base Operations.
- Responsible for monitoring all activities related to airport operations and maintenance.
- Duties included planning, budgeting and grant administration.
- Actively managed all FAA AIP capital improvements.
Airport Director
Slidell Municipal Airport
01.2007 - 07.2012
- Acted as principal liaison officer for City in all aeronautical matters with Federal, State, and Parish governments and other entities including the military, law enforcement and civil groups.
- Developed minimum compliance standards with respect to airport operations.
- Oversaw all lease agreements on airport property.
- Emergency Operations Director for City of Slidell.
Supervisor-Airport Operations
Tallahassee Regional Airport
07.2002 - 01.2007
- Effectively assisted Director of Aviation in planning, organizing, and supervising daily airside, landside and business activities.
- Supervised airport safety and security measures by conducting regular inspections of airport facilities and evaluations of operations.
- Coordinated matters relative to airport security with local TSA office.
- Served as on-scene commander during emergencies.
Airside Operation Supervisor
Ft. Lauderdale International Airport
06.2001 - 07.2002
- Coordinated matters relative to air traffic with local FAA office.
- Inspected aircraft movement areas, reported discrepancies, and followed-up to ensure corrective action was completed in a timely manner.
- Prepared airport for annual FAR Part 139 and FAR Part 107 inspections.
Airport Operations Supervisor
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
04.1995 - 05.2001
- Supervised airport safety and security measures by conducting regular inspections of airport facilities and evaluations of operations.
- Assisted with administration of contracts assigned to airport operations.
- Provided supervision over all airside, landside, terminal operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Commercial Aviation
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05.1994
Skills
- Contract Management
- Business Planning
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Project Coordination
- Staff Development
- Government relations
- People Management
- Crisis Management
- Strategic Planning
Affiliations
- Certified International Airport Professional, IAP - Airports Council International
- Certified Member, AAAE - American Association of Airport Executives
- Executive Member, Florida Airports Council
- Chair, The Continuing Florida Aviation Systems Planning Process
- Member, NBAA - Nation Business Aviation Association
Timeline
Airport Director
City Of Fernandina Beach
05.2023 - Current
Airport Manager
Martin County Airport/Witham Field
03.2018 - 05.2023
Airport Manager
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority
08.2015 - 03.2018
Airport Director
Clemson-Oconee County Airport
11.2014 - 08.2015
Airport Director
Slidell Municipal Airport
01.2007 - 07.2012
Supervisor-Airport Operations
Tallahassee Regional Airport
07.2002 - 01.2007
Airside Operation Supervisor
Ft. Lauderdale International Airport
06.2001 - 07.2002
Airport Operations Supervisor
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
04.1995 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Commercial Aviation
Delta State University
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