AVN CHAtter: Issue 13

AVN TTER

Welcome Message

Sustainability Corner | Page 2

Project Highlight | Page 3

Schenectady County Airport (SCH)

Flex-Pod Hangar

Client Spotlight | Page 4

Schenectady County Dept of Engineering & Public Works

Peter Knutson, Director of Engineering

Employee Interview | Page 6

Sunie Rahardja

Project Engineer IV | Indianapolis, IN

CHA’s SME Program - What Is It?

CHA has a long history of thought leadership within our industry –brought to life by our talented engineers, architects, fire protection pros, aviation, transportation specialists, and project managers.

Our SME Team is here to support, promote and develop new opportunities for CHA’s thought leaders to engage in industry events and publications, develop blogs, videos, and podcasts by creating customized marketing plans specific to each individual or team.

We also work to engage the entire CHA organization in promoting our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). We make it easy for our staff to engage and offer exciting incentives to promote engagement.

To learn more and get involved, please visit CHA SME Program. Please reach out with any questions!

Todd Schultheis Chief Engineer

New Hires CHA Aviation

Kari Henry Admin Assistant II Brooklyn, NY

Ashley Koutropoulos Planner I Indianapolis,

Tucker Boes Engineer I Evansville,

Ronald Carr Engineer II Reading,

Sustainability Corner

Welcome to the Sustainability Corner!

This space serves to provide greater insight into the sustainability practices, programming, and onging efforts of CHA.

Help us recognize our team members who employ sustainable practices in their work life throughout the day – whether that is in the office, on a project/client site, or in the field.

• Employees can nominate their coworkers when they observe them doing something “green” (think recycling those K-pods, carrying found trash from a field site, or incorporating sustainable practices into project work).

• We cannot self-nominate; nominations will be made by our coworkers. Each month, an impartial panel of judges comprised of Marketing and Green Team members will review that month’s nominations and choose a Sustainable Superhero for the month.

• While all nominations will be considered each month, the more unique or impactful someone’s activity, the better!

Those named a Sustainable Superhero will receive prizes and recognition on CHA communication channels.

Nominations should be sent to sustainablesuperheroes@chasolutions.com with subject line “Sustainable Superheroes Nomination”. Give full name of nominee and describe sustainable action. Have pictures? Even better!

Strategic Initiatives Update

Strategy Development

Below are updated strategies/tactics to be implemented in 2024:

Market Goal

• Expand Commercial Service and Military Client Base

• Expand commercial service airport client base in our historically strong geographic markets

• Establish “mini” CLAD and capture plans for target clients and projects

• Reselected at ROC, EDJ, and VTrans (We’re #1!)

• New Wins at GFL, TOL, MIA, PBI, MLB, OMN, RIC, GSP, AVL

• Won first program with NetJets

• Leverage existing CHA offices/personnel to expand aviation business

• Establish a consistent pipeline of military design work

• Hire Aviation Military PTL

• Develop/expand contractor relationship for D/B projects

Service Goal

• Increase Service Offerings to Aviation Clients

• Bring all CHA services to aviation clients

• Relocated staff to Providence and Miami offices

• Leverage specialized services to differentiate CHA from competition/create new client opportunities

• Hired environmental compliance SME - Rob McGormley

• Establish strategic partnerships with DBE firms to increase business opportunities

• Met with four (4) DBE firms regarding potential partnering

Technology Goal

• Increase Productivity/Quality Using Technology-based Solutions

• Understand Energy Management needs at airports

• Introduced Advance Energy group to GSP, DHL, and IAA

• Understand Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Impacts on Airports

• Identify technology-based solutions to increase productivity/quality

• Developed airport-specific approach to asset management; shortlisted at SAN

• Used UAS technology to collect aerial data for prequalification with GDOT

Business Line Director: Mike

• Continued focus on including sustainability work scopes in design & construction contracts (TYS, IND)

DeVoy

Project

Manager: John DelBalso Colonie,

NY

Construction Cost: $1,823,450

Design Start Date: 9/28/2020

Issued for Bid Date: 12/09/2021

Construction Start Date: 4/27/2023

Completion Date: June 2024

Key Staff: Matt Florell, Kristin Dawe, John DelBalso, Todd Ewell, Jeremy Martelle, Paul McDonnell

Brief Description of the Work Provided: CHA was selected by Schenectady County to provide engineering design, bid phase assistance, and is now in the final stages of the construction phase with CHA providing construction administration and inspection services for a new 4-Unit Flex-Pod Hangar.

Airport Background: The 750-acre Schenectady County Airport (KSCH) includes two runways; Runway 4-22 is 7,001 feet by 150 feet with an Instrument Landing System (ILS), and Runway 10-28 is 4,840 feet by 150 feet. Landside facilities include a 20 acre Fix Based Operator area (FBO - Richmor Aviation), the 110-acre 109th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard stationed at Stratton Air National Guard Base, an aviation museum, and additional space to develop upgraded aviation facilities. Schenectady County Airport records over 50,000 annual operations.

Project Description: Schenectady County was awarded a $1 million NYSDOT – Aviation Capital Improvements Grant to design and construct a new FlexPod Hangar and required site work (total budget of $1.1 million) The project included the design and construction of a new 4-Unit Flex-Pod Hangar, Aircraft Asphalt Apron, and Utility Improvements. Unlike “T-Hangars”, there is no formal name for the SCH hangar configuration. They have been called Rectangular Hangars, Box Hangar or Pod Hangars, but these are just adjectives.

The NYSDOT funding program that year, included a theme of ‘flexibility’. Thus, from a purely ‘marketing’ perspective in hope of increasing the change of an award, CHA came up with a new name: “Flex-Pod Hangars.”

In the Grant Application we described the flexibility of the hangar bays as they could hold a single business aircraft (i.e., light jet or turboprop), or up to three single engine aircraft. A tenant could lease one or more of the bays, depending on their needs. Hence the term “Flex-Pod”.

Design/Bid Phase: CHA engaged multiple Pre-Manufactured Steel Building companies to develop a performance specification for the hangar construction. CHA produced a preliminary site plan and grading plan for the project area depicting where the hangar, the parking area and the taxi lane/ apron will be located on the site. Additionally, we used a subcontractor to complete a code compliance review of all aspects of the proposed hangar.

The hangar includes (4) individual bays and are equipped with Electric BiFold Doors. Specifications were primarily based on the FAA Construction Specifications included in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-10H, Standards for Specifying Construction of Airports, and NYSDOT specifications also

being utilized as required. Additional specifications not covered by these standard specifications were developed as Supplemental General and/or Technical Provisions.

The basis of design from the project formulation phase was progressed

Project

Project Name: SCH Flex-Pod Hangar

Client Name: Schenectady County Dept of Engineering & Public Works

Location: Schenectady County Airport, NY (SCH)

through final design. Design tasks included, Topographical Survey, Subsurface investigation, In-Field Data Collection of any easily accessible subsurface utilities, drainage infrastructure, electrical routing and infrastructure, and any other information gathered (i.e. – Gas Lines, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, etc.), Reviewed existing conditions including available survey data and record drawings of past Airport projects. For the new apron pavement design effort, CHA utilized FAA’s FAARFIELD software to design a bituminous pavement section from information collected from the Geotechnical Report, Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Study, and a current/future Aircraft Fleet Mix and annual operations as provided by the Sponsor. CHA utilized a subcontractor to complete the design of the slab-on-grade and foundations based on the requirements of the chosen hangar manufacturers. The design assumed the hangar will accommodate aircraft of up to 12,500 pounds.

A drainage investigation was conducted regarding the conditions of the existing drainage infrastructure which is located within the proposed work area. A Preliminary Engineer’s Report was developed which documented the basis of design for most of the design elements and quantities of opinion of probable cost development at 75% and 100% design completion. CHA also prepared a construction safety and phasing plan as the hangar and construction activities were located within the fence in the air operations area, AOA. During the design/ bid phase, CHA administered a public bidding process for the client, utilizing a web-based bid service and assisted with the evaluation and selection of potential bidders.

Construction Phase: CHA coordinated weekly construction meetings and are now working through final punch list items with the general contractor. CHA continues to serve SCH by performing construction phase services that include construction administration, invoice/pay application review and approval, onsite inspection/observation of daily construction activities. Final steps will be to review as-builts and assist SCH with the closeout of the NYSDOT Grant.

Project Challenges: The budget for project design and construction was based on an estimate provided to obtain NYSDOT grant funding. The initial bid for construction was released towards the end of COVID and as a result bids came in higher than projected and budgeted. To mitigate the overage, the airport decided to engage a local community college, that offered a flight training program, to determine their level of interest in the hangar and possibly help to offset the cost. They ultimately came to an agreement and separate bids were awarded to a general contractor and an electrical contractor. The college wanted the construction to be completed as soon as possible and was putting pressure on the airport to get it done by the beginning of the Fall semester. As a result, the airport permitted the contractor to begin site work and the installation of the foundation prior to the award of the CA/CI contract to CHA. The contractor then selected a pre-engineered manufactured building that was not CHA’s basis of design; the dimensions were significantly different making the foundations that they had already installed unusable. The contractor was informed that their work was being done at their own risk and they decided to stop work for a period of approximately 6 months to re-evaluate their position. When construction resumed, the contractor made attempts to use the foundations they had already installed, however this was not a workable solution and CHA’s structural subcontractor did not approve their proposed submittal. The foundations were removed and properly re-installed as per our design criteria. Fortunately, the remainder of construction continued without any major issues, however the impact to the schedule was significant. Overall, SCH is very satisfied with CHA and our involvement in maintaining the integrity of the design and ensuring that a quality product was constructed for the airport.

Client Spotlight

Client Name: Schenectady County Airport

Location: Schenectady, NY (SCH)

Director of Engineering

Dept of Engineering & Public Works: Peter Knutson

“Don’t be afraid to come up with a different solution. Just because something has always been done one way doesn’t mean it’s the easiest or fastest solution.” - Pete Knutson

Todd Ewell and John DelBalso recently had the pleasure of speaking with Pete Knutson, Director of Engineering at Schenectady County Airport.

Q: Thanks for agreeing to meet with us today. Please tell us about yourself.

A: I graduated from SUNY IT with an Engineering Tech degree in 2009. It was right in the middle of the Great Recession, and a lot of places weren’t even hiring. In fact, the State had a freeze on hiring engineers, but thankfully, I was hired by the City of Schenectady. I worked there for a decade - doing everything from building the $26 million Bureau of Service facility to $4 million of paving programs every year and everything in between. It was an interesting job! I was also enlisted at the 109th Air Guard base as a crew chief as an aircraft mechanic for the C-130s over there. One day I got a call from Joe Ryan and Paul Sheldon (Commissioner of DPW and Director of Engineering from the County), asking if I was interested in working for the County. It was a great opportunity to advance in my career, and about three years ago I started at the County.

Q: You have been a civil engineer throughout your career. How did your experiences prepare you for your role in Municipal Engineering and specifically airport engineering/ management?

A: The best – and worst – part of being a municipal engineer is being able to literally run a project from grant funding to project closeout and everything in between. You’ve got to wear a lot of hats, and you’re sometimes tasked with projects you don’t have the time or budget for. For the last few projects at the airport, we’ve been storing the milling – and that storage of milling materials will now save time and money for the ANG construction project and secondary access work.

Q: What is your vision for SCH? What impact does the airport have on the region?

A: The main thing that we have going for us is we have the 109th ANG base. They are the only planes in the entire United States military that have skis on them. Four months of the year, they’re in Greenland, four months in Antarctica, and the other months all 10 planes are here for maintenance, training, etc. ESAM which is the Empire State Aerosciences Museum is another benefit, the County is working with them to help with grant funding and highlight their assets, like improving the airpark, fixing up hangars, etc. Their leasehold actually included a lot of active airspace property. SCH had been able to recently acquire 20 acres of land back from ESAMs lease to hopefully attract more hangars development. We’ll have about 9 acres of buildable land.

Q: You are very active at SCH and with development of airport property. Why is this important to you? What do you think are some of the challenges our industry is facing (i.e. Pilot/

Mechanic shortage, AIP funding levels, UAS/UAV and Electric Aircraft, etc.)?

A: There are a lot of challenges that aviation is facing. We do have a massive air traffic control shortage, but we are one of the few airports that are training air traffic controllers. We have partnered with Schenectady County Community College for an air traffic control program as well as a pilot training program, and both are wondrously successful.

Q: We have the pleasure of being your on-call consultant. From your perspective, what are the most important things you, your team, and the Board need from your airport consultant?

A: The thing I can’t rave enough about is the trust and satisfaction I have with Matt Florell. I actually went to college with Matt, so we already had a good rapport with one another when we started working together. And because he’s local, he has a vested interest in the success of both the airport and the County. I always know if there’s an issue, Matt will call or text me. Your entire team – be it you (Todd), Paul McDonnell, Matt, etc. – is always looking for ways to benefit SCH.

Q: A big reason we are doing this is to give insight to our staff into the aviation industry, particularly our young professionals. What advice do you have to people coming into our industry?

A: Two important things: 1) don’t be afraid to ask the stupid questions, and 2) don’t be afraid to come up with a different solution. Just because something has always been done one way doesn’t mean it’s the easiest or fastest solution. Sometimes you just got to try new things, and not all of them are going to work out.

SCH FLEX-POD HANGAR

Conferences & Training

Upcoming Conferences

Conference (Location)

GLC AAAE Annual (Lexington, KY)

FAA Drone/AAM Symposium (Baltimore, MD)

Florida Aviation Council (Miami, FL)

NEC AAAE Annual (Portsmouth, NH)

AAAE Airport Operations & Tech (San Jose, CA)

ACI-NA Annual (Grand Rapids, MI)

ACC Airfield Pavement Design (Virtual)

Dates

July 25-28

July 30-Aug 1

August 11-14

August 11-13

August 19-21

September 7-10

Sept 19

Professional Development

Looking for links to webinar recordings?

Attendees

Tyler Bicknell, Jamin Heldt, Casey Jones. Rob LaFayette

Adam French

Jose Blanco, Paul Puckli

Jeremy Martelle, Todd Ewell

Yi Shen, Patrick Dunn, TBD

Paul Puckli, Mike DeVoy, Ranjit Bhandari

Jack Sims, Sean Childers

Upcoming Training

CoPs & Roundtables

Construction Inspection WorkshopHenry/Crimmins/Barley - TBD

Construction Cost EstimatingSchultheis - TBD

Sustainability Roundtable - Heckroth/ Davies - TBD

WE NEED PRESENTERS!

Please reach out to Todd Schultheis (Engineering) or Paul McDonnell (Planning) with your ideas.

Employee Interview Sunie Rahardja

Sunie returned to CHA in 2022 and is an integral part of the Aviation Design Team. Manager Nathan Lienhart says, “It’s been so great to have Sunie back with the Aviation Team. Her bright personality, work ethic, and fantastic attitude are just a few things I admire about Sunie - and that she always seems to convince me (and others) to try new foods!”

Q: Where is the best place you’ve traveled to and why?

A: It’s hard to choose one for this, but I’d say Singapore. It is a lively city/island/country with lots of options for entertainment, easy access transportation system, and variety of food options. Singapore is very welcoming and makes you feel less like a tourist.

Q: What’s your favorite outdoor activity?

A: Long walks around the city/trail, especially when visiting a new place.

Q: What is the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make?

A: Move countries, twice.

Q: Who is the most influential person in your life?

A: My father.

Q: What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?

A: Product design.

Project Engineer IV | Indianapolis, IN

Q: What are 3 words you would use to describe CHA?

A: Culture, Hands-on, Accommodating.

Q: If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?

A: Secure a comfortable retirement (which may come sooner than expected)!

Q: Any memorable line from a movie?

A: “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward.” – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Q: What scares you?

A: Clowns!

Q: If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?

A: Parkour – seems almost superhuman to have that level of agility.

Q: What is something you learned recently?

A: Hot glass blowing.

Singapore

Cultural Trail Spring Clean

Purdue University The Challenge 5K

Project Awards/Selections

MARCH-MAY QBS WINS:

NetJets

• HPN AE Services

Warren County (GFL)

• Consulting Services

Richmond Intl Airport (RIC)

• Airport Environmental Engineering Services

Toledo Express Airport (TOL)

• On-Call Professional Services

MARCH-MAY AWARDED-BOOKED:

Knox County Airport (4I3)

• Hangar Design

Anderson Municipal Airport (AID)

• Terminal Apron Ph 2 & TW G Rehab & Light

Albany Intl Airport (ALB)

• Terminal Expansion Grant Support

Warsaw Municipal Airport (ASW)

• Rehabilitate Taxilane E1 CA/CI

Bridgeport/Sikorsky Airport (BDR)

• Wildlife Fence Addl Environmental Services

Bowling Green - Warren Co. Regional Airport (BWG)

• ARFF Vehicle Procurement

• Rehabilitate Terminal Apron CA/CI

Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK)

• PBB Mods Gates 1, 2 & Atrium Gate 3

• Runway 1-19 Lighting EWA

DHL

• CVGH B777 Hangar - Pkg 2 CA/CI

Delaware Municipal Airport (DLZ)

• Airport AWOS Replacement CA Services

South Texas Intl Airport Edinburg (EBG)

• New Perimeter Fence Installation

Evansville Regional Airport (EVV)

• ALCMS Update - Design

• Recon Taxiway C - Design EWA 1

• SRE Equipment Procurement

MARCH-MAY AWARDED-BOOKED (CONTINUED):

Franklin County State Airport (FSO)

• Additional Environmental Support

Fort Wayne Intl Airport (FWA)

• SDI Hangar MEP / FP Design EWA

• Addm No 5 - FAA Control Cable Relocation

• Addm No 3 - Mx & Fuel Farm Pavement Rehab

Terre Haute Regional Airport (HUF)

• Rehabilitate Terminal Apron IFE

Indianapolis Intl Airport (IND)

• IAB Apron Pavement Rehab EWA

INDOT

• 24 Pavement Condition Index

Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

• Master Plan EWA

Miami Intl Airport (MIA)

• Engineering Support Services

Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV)

• Master Permitting EWA

Quonset State Airport (OQU)

• 3D Renderings

Rhode Island TF Green Intl Airport (PVD)

• Gate Stripping

• South Cargo Design Changes EWA 2

• TO 4 New Gate 20 & PBB

• South Cargo Tenant

Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC)

• TO 2 Planning Graphics

Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)

• Baggage System Upgrades CA Services

• Runway 4-22 Cnctr TW Fillets Design Services

Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT)

• Master Permitting EWA

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

• Beta Technologies Charging Station

• Staff Extension Services

• Taxiway A Pavement Assessment

• Terminal Roadway Study

*Since last newsletter. (L-R: Nikki Abney, Ranjit Bhandari, John DelBalso, Don Fix, Jonathan Hand, Mark Heckroth, Jamin Heldt, Mary Kerstein, Taylor Koutrouplous, Calvin Kuang, Steve Lawrence, Nathan Lienhart, Jeremy Martelle, Adanna Ryce.)

Job Opportunities

If you or anyone you know is interested in these positions, please refer to our website listing to apply.

Civil Engineer III | Job ID 6349

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Engineer III

The Engineer III - Aviation conducts the aviation design improvement/development, implementation, and technical analysis of various systems to implement new products, or changes to an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs. At CHA, the professional in this role works on multiple projects in a timely and costeffective manner to meet client, contractual and company requirements.More specifically, the Engineer III - Aviation works on aviation airfields, aviation landslides such as parking lots and roadways, airport facilities, and construction/project administration duties. This individual monitors the progress and performance of the project and acts immediately to resolve operational problems, minimize delays, recognize technical discrepancies in analytical results, and make appropriate corrections.

Aviation Project Engineer | Job ID 6351

Location: Knoxville, TN; Atlanta, GA

Working alongside CHA’s professional engineers, the Aviation Project Engineer supports the design development, implementation and technical analysis of technical various systems to implement new products, or changes to an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs. The professional in this role aids in preparing technical reports, contract documents and cost estimates for various engineering tasks. At CHA, our Aviation Project Engineer works on multiple projects in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet client, contractual and company requirements.

Federal Aviation Programs Manager | Job ID 6360

Location: Albany, NY; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC

As part of the Aviation Team, this key role within our federal market business will leverage technical expertise and existing relationships to assist with business development and market growth for federal opportunities. This will include working with our corporate Business Development Team to identify opportunities and potential pursuits, expanding the network of potential teaming partners, putting CHA in a position to increase market share, and assisting with expanding the CHA brand across the federal market. This position will lead a diverse team focused on delivering federal market projects.

Southeast Aviation Team Leader | Job ID 6361

Location: Winter Springs, FL; Atlanta, GA; Doral, FL

The Southeast Aviation Team Leader, a key role at CHA, leads the technical execution of projects within his/ her discipline and provides expert consultation in one or more areas of the respective field of engineering. At CHA, our Southeast Aviation Team Leader plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates detailed phases of a project independently with other engineering disciplines and project management staff. This key role provides guidance, mentorship, and technical review of work completed by junior level staff. The Southeast Aviation Team Leader provides technical development of proposals and external presentations (i.e., clients, public, regulatory agency, etc.)

Electrical Engineer IV - Facilities Design | Job ID 6391

Location: Colonie, NY; Indianapolis, IN; Rochester, NY; Atlanta, GA; Cleveland, OH

At CHA, our Electrical Engineer IV - Facilities Design provides advanced judgment and analysis techniques for the design development, implementation, and technical analysis of various systems to implement new products, or changes to an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs. This key role is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating detailed phases of a project independently with other engineering disciplines and project management staff. The Electrical Engineer IV - Facilities Design mentors junior staff members and provides technical review of their work as needed.

Aviation Construction Engineer | Job ID 6534

Location: Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; Norwell, MA; Boston, MA

The Aviation Construction Engineer will assist higher level Inspectors and Construction Engineers in observing and documenting the construction of airports, highways and streets, sewer and water systems, dams, bridges, buildings and building systems (HVACR, electrical, plumbing, security, and communication systems), and other structures and facilities.

Structural Engineer - Aviation | Job ID 6548

Location: Colonie, NY; Indianapolis, IN; Rochester, NY; Atlanta, GA; Cleveland, OH

At CHA, our Structural Engineer - Aviation provides advanced judgment and analysis techniques for the design development, implementation and technical analysis of various systems to implement new products, or changes to an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs. This key role is responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating detailed phases of a project independently with other engineering disciplines and project management staff. The professional in this role mentors junior staff members and provides technical review of their work as needed.

Job Opportunities (cont.) Excellence Awards

Sydney Hamilton nominated by Jose Blanco

Electrical Engineer IV

“Sydney went above and beyond hosting an Airport Appreciation Day at Monroe County Airport in TN a perspective client. This was the first year such an event was held to engage the community in exploring the world of aviation. A few hundred people were in attendance at the event which included plane rides, food trucks, kid’s activities, and discussion regarding careers in aviation. The event was well received by the community and the airport manager which Sydney has built a strong relationship with due to her taking initiative in coming up with and hosting the event for the benefit of the community. Sydney used her personal funds to host the event.”

Sean Childers nominated by Ranjit Bhandari

“Sean has been stepping up to the challenges of fast paced work environment - learning quickly and delivering tasks. His honesty and passion towards day-to-day work has quickly established him as an important member of the team. His willingness to learn new tasks and being proactive in taking tasks to completion will take him a long way. Sean was an integral part of the project delivery team on Rhode Island South Cargo Ramp Improvement project, helping the team to turnaround the deliverables in time.”

Structural

Illumination Award

“We had a project deliverable due this week for one of aviation’s largest clients. One of my design team members resigned just before the holidays, leaving us in a bind for finishing a considerably sized utility design scope for a project that was already on a tight schedule. Jim stepped in to fill the gap on design effort, which required overtime and a fast pace - I sincerely appreciate his efforts. Jim brought experience and proficiency to the project team that proved to be very valuable. I’m not sure we would have been able to meet our deadline if it weren’t for Jim.“

Synergy Award

“Our design team recently completed preparing a design package for a large, complex airport site development project on a demanding schedule for one of aviation’s largest clients. The deadline required a substantial amount of overtime work, late nights, over weekends, etc. While each team member has a unique set of strengths, they didn’t allow for one to carry more weight than another if their respective tasks were farther along in progress than someone else’s. They took it upon themselves to balance resources/skills to achieve the deadline and worked extremely well as a cohesive team.”

CHA’s Recognition by Design is a program designed to create a culture of recognition through providing both formal and informal avenues to celebrate contributions, hard work and successes; while also encouraging continued dialogue about the importance of recognition throughout the company. The program includes opportunities for recognition between peers; leaders and managers to individual contributors or teams, and Project Managers to project teams.

Please visit the Recognition by Design page here to learn more about the awards and offerings for your employees.

Jim Barber nominated by Jamin Heldt

Sunie Rahardja, Riley Richter, & Diego Salazar nominated by Jamin Heldt

Good

Our son Chris’ white coat ceremony for PA graduation from RIT. My wife, Jacquie, and I are very proud of him. His sister, Lauren, who is a practicing PA, coated him.

On May 12, 2024, Jeremy Martelle, Jr. graduated Siena College’s School of Business with a degree in Business Management with a concentration in sports marketing. Jeremy is currently enrolled in Siena’s Master’s program working towards his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) focusing on strategic management with an expected graduation from that program in December 2024.

Catherine Burnheimer - our 9th grandchild and 2nd granddaughter

April 24,

and Todd Ewell attended the ACEC New York Engineering Excellence Awards Gala in April. They accepted the award for CHA’s deicing system and terminal apron improvements at the Westchester County Airport.

Todd Ewell | Rochester, NY

Nathan ran his first 2 half marathonsNashville Rock n Roll on 4/27 and Indy 500 Festival Mini Marathan on 5/4!

Nathan Lienhart | Indianapolis, IN

Jeremy Martelle , Sr. | Colonie, NY

Kristin Dawe

Kristin Dawe & Todd Ewell | Rochester, NY

Sunie Rahardja and Taylor Hammill volunteered to speak with high school students at the Aeronautical Center of Technology at the Indy South Greenwood Airport as part of ACEC’s National Engineers Week.

Sunie Rahardja & Taylor Hammill | Indianapolis, IN

On

2024, Adanna & Ken purchased their first home!

Adanna Ryce & Ken Coutain | Atlanta, GA

Grace

- was born on 5/22!

Paul Puckli | Chantilly, VA

AVIATION VISION STATEMENT

We will responsibly improve the lives of our clients and co-workers by:

• Operating a sustainable business line that provides our aviation clients exceptional service and industry thought leadership.

• Being the most admired business line at CHA through outstanding performance, career advancement, and staff retention.

Definitions:

• Providing career opportunities through sustainable growth (5-10% NSR growth/year)

• Retaining our valued aviation employees (top industry quartile)

• Delivering quality service and solutions (95% client retention; add min. 2 potential CLAD clients/year)

• Performing as a highly effective and efficient business line (MU > 2.20)