Working with Integrated Fire & Security Solutions, to oversee the access control system replacement project. Project in final closeout. Ops corrected several minor issues during the month and responded to several vehicle gate problems.

Northeast Taxiway B (Bravo) Project: Coordinated runway/taxiway closures for painting. Taxiway now open; drainage issue at Hangar 7 ramp needs to be resolved.

Worked with Engineering and Contractor on Blast Fence Extension Project in the Employee Parking Lot.

Operations conducted multiple vehicle and aircraft escorts throughout the month.

Operations conducted multiple “drivers training” sessions on the airfield.

Operations responded to multiple wildlife and FOD calls throughout the month.

Operations coordinated gate assignments for multiple airline diversions due to weather at other airports.

Monitored Tropical Storm Fred until no longer a threat to SRQ.

Additional remote parking spaces for air carrier aircraft added (ground markings painted) on east (three spaces) and west ramps (one space). Ops coordinated ramp and taxiway closures.

Technicians updated software and performed preventative maintenance for the Airport's public safety radios.

8/2 – Runway 4/22 closed overnight for centerline painting. Runway 14/32 also closed during multiple nights throughout the month for painting ground markings.

8/11 & 12 – Runway 14/32 closed overnight for survey work.

8/17 – Alert II: Piper Arrow inbound with a faulty gear indication. Aircraft landed safely.

8/17 – Aircraft Incident: Piper Archer blew tire landing RWY 22. Ops escorted mechanics to recover aircraft.

8/18 – Aircraft Incident: C-182 with a flat tire on TWY G. Ops escorted tug for recovery.

8/18 – Fuel Spill: incorrectly closed relief valve cause a seal to fail on a pipe at the Menzies fuel farm. Fuel spill contained and cleaned up by Menzies personnel. ARFF remained on stand-by until fuel line stopped leaking.

8/20 – Concourse freight elevator out of service until parts arrive. Ops modified security system to allow tenants to use elevator at B8.

8/22 – Driver for Go Rentals became lost on the Dolphin Ramp and drove on Taxiways A & D; was stopped by Ops personnel at ARFF station.

8/23 – Aircraft Incident: C-172 blew main tire landing RWY 22. Used Ops lift bag to place flat tire on Ops dolly, escorted tug & aircraft to Dolphin.

8/26 – Alert II: SR22 with a rough engine returned to SRQ after take-off. Aircraft landed safely.

8/26 – Aircraft Incident: Beech Bonanza with a flat tire on TWY D. Ops escorted tug for recovery.

8/28 – Alert II: Gulfstream G200 inbound with a nose wheel steering fault light. Aircraft landed safely.