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INDUSTRY UPDATE
Tucson Airport Authority Police Department
Adds EOD Robots to the Force
The Tucson Airport Authority Police Department
(TAAPD) has acquired two Explosive Ordnance Disposal
robots through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA),
which connects civilian law enforcement operations
across the nation with their counterparts in the United
States Armed Forces.
Police Chief Scott Bader outlined the importance of having
this equipment available to the department in his request to the
DLA. Already a member of the Pima Regional Bomb Squad,
with three certified Explosive Detection Canine Teams and
an EOD Specialist, TAAPD is now prepared
to manage any potential threats that previously
required outside support.
" The acquisition of these assets provides the
TAAPD with the capability to rapidly deploy
the EOD robots in the event they are required.
These robots reinforce our preparedness to
protect the airport and the traveling public, and
support our primary mission to ensure aviation
safety and security, " said Bader.
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The City of San José Aviation Department
Announces New Deputy Director of Facilities
The city of San José Aviation Department named
Gene Frazier, C.M. as deputy director of
facilities for Norman Y. Mineta San José
International Airport (SJC). Frazier is a
senior aviation executive with more than ten
years of facilities management experience. In
his new position, he will provide executive
leadership and oversight for facilities
maintenance activities, including building
maintenance, facility equipment systems,
pavements and property maintenance, as
well as contractual custodial services. As a
member of the Airport Senior Team, Frazier will manage
airport assets and lead all technical trades services as well
as represent the airport with federal regulatory agencies,
airlines, tenants, and consultants. Frazier began his new
position on March 7.
" I am humbled and excited about the opportunity to serve
as Deputy Director of Facilities at the Norman Y. Mineta San
José International Airport, " said Frazier. " Although this is a
challenging time for the aviation industry, I am optimistic
about the path outlined by SJC leadership. I look forward to
working alongside other high performing
staff and contributing to the airport's
continued success. "
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Burns & McDonnell Announces
Key Leadership Promotion for Its
Aviation and Federal Group
At a pivotal time for the aviation and
federal industries, Burns & McDonnell
n a med Joel DeBoer,
senior vice president,
to lead the Aviation &
Federa l Group, upon
the retirement of group
pre s ident a nd boa rd
member David Yeamans.
DeBoer spent his entire
30-year career at Burns
& McDonnell, starting
in 1991 as an electrical
engineer assigned to both aviation and
federal projects, then as a project manager
before moving into leadership roles, where
he served as a department manager, vice
president of operations and finally senior
vice president for the group.
DeBoer will oversee all domestic and
international aviation and federal projects
for Burns & McDonnell. He will also be
responsible for the day-to-day operations of
the group. In addition, he will coordinate
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