Business View Magazine | May/June 2022

137 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 PRYOR F I ELD REGIONAL A I RPORT of six staff members with prospects of hiring additional employees as needed. He shares, “We might require additional line technicians because we have many night operations – mainly freight – that land between midnight and 3 AM. To continue offering this service effectively, we will need more staff in the future.” The aviation industry is currently going through challenging times regarding the shortage of pilots and A&P Technicians. To combat the issue, Pryor Field Regional Airport is starting to build relationships with local organizations to bring awareness and provide pathways into for more hangar space. Also, a new apron will hopefully be developed and utilized for cargo freight in the airport’s northern region, which has become more urgent with the increase in freight traffic. On the airport property, DCU is home to two maintenance facilities for general aviation, Learjetjohn Aviation Flight School, several corporate partners, and the Limestone County Sheriff’s Department. According to ALDOT’s 2019/2020 economic study, Pryor Field Regional Airport is responsible for 134 jobs (most outside the Authority/FBO). Fox’s team consists