Sean Driscoll brings wealth of aviation knowledge
and experience to management role
HYANNIS, MASS. – The Cape Cod Gateway Airport Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Driscoll to the position of Assistant Manager. Driscoll, an accomplished aviation professional, joins the Airport following more than a decade with the Broward (Fla.) County Aviation Department, which oversees operation of the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the United States, handling more than 35 million passengers annually.
A licensed commercial pilot, Driscoll brings a wealth of diverse knowledge and experience to the assistant manager position. In his previous role as Airside/Regulatory Compliance Manager for the Broward County Aviation Department, Driscoll compiled a proven track record in several important functional areas including regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, interagency coordination, safety program implementation, and capital project oversight.
Driscoll will report directly to Cape Cod Gateway Airport Manager Michael Nelson.
“I’m excited for this career opportunity and becoming a member of the Cape Cod community,” states Driscoll. “Cape Cod Gateway Airport is a growing facility that plays a crucial role in driving our local economy and providing greater access to everything Cape Cod has to offer. I look forward to working with Mike Nelson and team to usher in the next era of growth and success for Cape Cod Gateway Airport.”
“Cape Cod Gateway Airport welcomes Sean Driscoll to its management team,” said John Flores, Airport Commission Chair for Cape Cod Gateway Airport. “Sean’s diverse background and experience will be a tremendous asset for the airport as we look to the future. Cape Cod Gateway Airport has been a major transportation hub since 1928, and we enthusiastically anticipate the introduction of additional services and air travel options for the community.”
Cape Cod Gateway Airport is one of over 5,000 public use airports across the U.S. and one of 39 in Massachusetts designated as vital to the National Airspace System by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The airport also creates 1,724 jobs and supports a payroll of $73.8 million and $157 million a year in direct and indirect benefits.
About Cape Cod Gateway Airport
Cape Cod Gateway Airport, located on 639 acres in Hyannis, Massachusetts, provides commercial and general aviation services to Boston, New York, the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket and beyond. It is one of 5,000 public use airports across the nation and one of 39 in the state of Massachusetts that is deemed vital to the National Airspace System (NAS) by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Additionally, the Airport is recognized in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) as one of 383 primary commercial service airports providing essential service within the NAS. It is a department of the Town of Barnstable and managed by the Cape Cod Gateway Airport Commission and airport staff. The airport is home to Cape Air along with other charter, corporate and general aviation aircraft operators. JetBlue operates daily service to JFK-New York in season. American Airlines provides seasonal daily service to LGA-New York, DCA-Washington PHL-Philadelphia and ORD-Chicago.
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