Airport Business

OCT 2013

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40 AGE 34 JAMES BOGUSZ ❘ WHEN JamesBoguszcontracted services for the Victory Airport Authority in the early 2000s and was a key part of its terminal expansion project from a technology perspective, he knew he wanted to do more in aviation. Bogusz later joined the Victoria Airport Authority in 2007 as its manager of information technology. In 2008, additional responsibilities of air service development, airport marketing and tourism development were added to his portfolio, and in 2010, he moved into the position of director of airside operations, technology and environment. As Bogusz progressed through his roles at the Airport Authority, he applied his "can-do" attitude and broad background in technology and business management to tackle challenges facing the core under forty DIRECTOR, AIRSIDE OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT VICTORIA AIRPORT AUTHORITY operation. He created and deployed a computerized work order management system to better manage all day-to-day activities of maintenance, electrical and technology staff, and he gained staff buy-in to the changes by using a collaborative approach that engaged team members at all levels. As the Canadian Safety Management Systems (SMS) regulations have come into effect, he addressed these challenges by creating a set of computerized tools to manage the pro-active safety concerns and assess risk. He also created an SOP manual to empower front line staff to handle common issues that arise when running a 365-days-a -year operation. Having a robust set of documented processes and software programs has dramatically improved both consistency and accountability within the organization. Bogusz has also advanced a number of key envi- ronmental initiatives. They include a greatly enhanced glycol mitigation process, completing a major creek restoration project, improved construction monitoring practices and converting de-icing agents to more environmentally friendly materials. Bogusz is an active member of the Canadian Airports Council's (CAC) Operations, Safety and Technical Affairs Committee, the CAC Environment Committee and has previously served on the board for the North West Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (A.A.A.E.). He advises others in the field to "Always go beyond the minimum standard, in fact, aim to go way YEARS IN AVIATION above!" 6 "James is very passionate about … the local environment. In 2012, he championed a major restoration project for Reay Creek, which saw the construction of a 200-meter bypass channel to improve water quality and restore the fish habitat." GEOFF DICKSON, PRESIDENT AND CEO, VICTORIA AIRPORT AUTHORITY AGE 29 PETER RICE ❘ PETER Rice was introduced to aviation through stories from his grandfather; an Allied Airborne pilot in WWII. "As I grew older the details he told became more shocking and dreadful, it was amazing he lived to tell his stories, and it became clear to me that my grandfather was an excellent pilot," says Rice. In honor of his grandfather, who passed away his junior year of college, Rice obtained his pilot's license. Since graduating from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2006 with a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Rice has dedicated my career path strictly to aviation. He began his career at Point Lighting Corporation, a manufacturer of airport, heli- SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION port and obstruction lighting. Most nights after work and on weekends he found himself flying at Hartford-Brainard Airport in Hartford, Conn. for his private pilot's license. He completed his license in April 2009; months later he and his fiancée decided to move to Washington D.C. , where he hoped to find a job working for the FAA, which he found with CSSI Inc. working as a contractor to the FAA's Navigation Services. For nearly three years, he was an electrical engineer for a team that installed NAVAIDS and lighting systems at airports across the country. In December 2012, he moved to Lockheed Martin Corporation to work as a senior electrical engineer/project manager for the FAA's Power Services Group. Here he manages a battery replacement program; ensuring there is back-up power to national radar, communication, weather, and NAVAID facilities. In March 2013, Rice graduated with a 4.0 from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Master's degree in aeronautical science specializing in aviation/aerospace management. "I love working for the FAA and will continue my pilot training where I have my sites set on becoming an aerobatic pilot," he says. YEARS IN AVIATION 8 October 2013 airportbusiness 35

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