Equally important to airport leadership is fostering relationships with key stakeholders, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and state transportation departments. These partnerships are crucial for securing grants and funding for development projects. Also, collaboration with aviation-related businesses, such as Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs) and private hangar developers and mechanics like Ascutney Aviation, can further enhance the airport’s offerings and attract more users. Fortunately, the airport can place so much focus on external development due to its pristine internal management and support. So, Claremont Municipal Airport is well-positioned in terms of workforce development. The airport is unmanned, with much of the dayto-day operations handled by the FBOs under CNH Aviation. This setup minimizes dependency on a large workforce, allowing Chamberlain and his team to focus on the budgetary and strategic aspects of airport management. The airport also has pre-established plans for 258 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 08
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