Thomas Bahr

Airport Manager | Facility Management, Project Management, Air Service Development

Chico, California, United States

About

I am an outgoing professional who strives for excellence and for helping others. I have a passion for aviation, and a love for working with and helping people. I plan to continue my career in management, and also am seeking to gain additional experience in management.

Experience

  • Airport Manager at City of Chico
    Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

    Manage a busy general aviation airport. Facility management. Manage airport operations, both air and landside. ACIP and finance, grant writing & procurement, communications, public speaking, project management, air service development & maintenance, wildlife management, airfield maintenance, marketing & public outreach, and facilities & lease management.

  • Professor of Aviation at Utah Valley University
    Jun 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 1 mo

    Teach courses in aviation management, and flight to college students. Inspire students to gain a passion for aviation, and learning.

  • Airport Manager at Show Low Regional Airport
    Jun 2017 - Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Supervise staff. Facility management. Security management. Financial management and budgeting. Communications. Customer service. Marketing. Work with federal, state, and local governing agencies in ensuring success of the airport.

  • Financial Advisor at World Financial Group (WFG)
    Jan 2015 - Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Help families and individuals learn and prepare for their financial future.

  • Assistant Manager/Aviation Intern at Diamond Flight Center
    Aug 2012 - Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Supervise a staff of pilots, dispatchers, and maintenance crew. Manage aircraft maintenance, facilities, schedule, and finances. Worked with airport management, and other government agencies in ensuring regulation were being met and enforced.