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Theodore Richardson

Airport Manager
Loma Linda

Summary

Aviation professional equipped with extensive experience within Part 139 certificated airports and general aviation in managing airfield operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and customer/tenant satisfaction. Renowned for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic environments, with expertise in airport management, financial administration, and capital project execution.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Airport Manager

City of Redlands
06.2025 - Current
  • Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the development, maintenance, and operation of the Municipal Airport in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and safety rules/procedures.
  • Promotes the maximum utilization of the Airport assets, including development and expansion activities.
  • Assures compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies.
  • Establishes and directs the enforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to Airport operations and safety.
  • Develops, plans, and supervises the operation and use of Airport facilities.
  • Coordinates airshow and special events occurring at the Airport.
  • Seeks public and private grants and investments to fulfill the Airport goals.
  • Inspects equipment, grounds, and facilities for required maintenance and improvements.
  • Directs the internal security of airport property, buildings, facilities, airfield and privately owned aircraft.
  • Promotes, negotiates and administers the rental and leasing of Airport property and facilities subject to approval. This includes timely collection of fees and rents and explains, interprets and enforces provisions of airport contracts/agreements and regulations.
  • Prepares the Airport Division budget, capital improvement programs and the annual report.
  • Supervises the maintenance and preparation of operational and financial records and reports.
  • Researches airport management issues and prepares reports and recommendations for presentation to the Airport Advisory Board, City management, and City Council.
  • Attends Airport Advisory Board and City Council meetings as needed.
  • Keeps informed of and makes recommendations regarding regulations, legislation and technical developments affecting airports, aviation activities and the community.
  • Seeks and coordinates private and/or public partnerships that facilitate the fulfillment of Airport and City goals.
  • Promotes safety in Airport operations and services.
  • Seeks partnerships with other Airport facilities, City departments, public and private entities, and community.
  • Represents the City in the community, with other agencies, and resolves relevant public relations issues.
  • Coordinates with other department and city staff as needed to address airport matters.
  • Meets with the public, civic organizations, airport users/tenants and concessionaires to stimulate interest in the airport, promote good will, resolve problems, process complaints or requests and promote good relations.
  • Researches, compiles, organizes and interprets a wide variety of data, makes recommendations for changes and makes presentations.
  • Participates in the preparation of reports, correspondence, agenda letters, resolutions, ordinances and grants.
  • Provides staff assistance to commissions and committees as needed; and
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Airport Operations Specialist

TBI Airport Management, Inc.
07.2023 - Current

*FULL TIME* $32/hr. 590 S Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91761

-Proven experience in aviation security, emergency management/response, compliance, or maintenance of airside and landside facilities.
-Proven ability to interface with Government officials, including DHS, USDA, CBP, TSA, DOT, FAA, DEC, DEP, OSHA, EPA, CDC, etc.
-Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective communications in a multi-stakeholder environment (e.g., Airport, Airlines, stakeholders, tenants.)
-Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist.
-Ability to review/write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
-Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives, employees, clients, customers, and the general public.
-Prior experience supervising equipment and/or facilities maintenance operations.

Airport Operations Supervisor

Sanford Airport Authority
10.2021 - 07.2023

*FULL TIME* $21/hr. 1200 Red Cleveland Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773

  • Experienced in Airport Terminal landside and airside operations management;
  • Ability to effectively interact with the airports business partners to include airlines, federal agencies as TSA, CBP, etc.;
  • Wide-ranging knowledge of FAA regulations and guidelines, federal funding sources and related requirements;
  • Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, County, and municipal rules, and regulations applicable to the operation of a Part 139 Commercial Service Airport;
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of airport business management;
  • Ability to analyze and effectively report on airport operating conditions and problems and to recommend or implement appropriate solutions;
  • Managed statistical data for the Sanford Airport Noise Abatement Committee (SANAC) - Airport Noise Compatibility Planning (14 CFR Part 150/161);
  • Advance knowledge of access control systems including programs such as Velocity, Genetec Security Desk, and Secure View.
  • Security Clearance for CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems) and CBP Seal;
  • Department responsibility for Ground Transportation permit approval process;
  • Demonstrated ability to research airline economics, as well as Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Suite including Excel and PowerPoint;
  • Chartered Flight Management;
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.

Operations Coordinator II

Des Moines Airport Authority
02.2019 - 10.2021

*FULL TIME* $22/hr. 5800 Fleur Dr. Des Moines, IA 50321

  • Alternate ASC qualified for Des Moines Airport Authority;
  • Part 139 Airport Operations/Reporting;
  • Airport Emergency Dispatch Qualified for DMAA;
  • Snow Removal and Ice Mitigation Plan deployment experience;
  • Data management for statistical analysis and reporting;
  • Day-to-day oversight of DSM airline operations and liaisons with airlines;
  • Checkpoint operations, Customs operations, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations in conjunction with local U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA leadership;
  • Operational oversight of the central and south baggage handling systems and the Airport Operations Center(AOC).

Lift Operator

Vail Resorts Management Company
11.2018 - 02.2019

*SEASONAL* $10/hr. 1345 Lowell Ave., Park City, UT 84060

  • Snowmaker and Lift Operator Lead
  • Managed small high-performance teams
  • Worked in extreme temperature variations
  • All-weather experience
  • Snow Cat Operations experience

Operations Agent

Richmond County
08.2018 - 11.2018

*FULL TIME* $20/hr. 1501 Aviation Way, Augusta, GA 30906

  • Part 139 Airport Operations
  • 49 CFR 1542 Airport Security Compliance
  • ACM and WHMP Development
  • Executed regular airfield inspections, identifying and reporting safety hazards or issues to the Airport Operations Director
  • Developed and implemented emergency procedures, complying with safety regulations and enabling preparation in crisis events
  • Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures, confirming compliance with regulations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
12.2017

Associate of Science - Geological & Earth Sciences/Pre-Engineering

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
05.2015

Skills

AAAE International Aerodrome Certified Employee (IACE)

AAAE ACE Operations (ACE)

AAAE ASOS (Basic and Advanced)

FEMA NIMS/ICS (CEU)

Ontario CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

Redlands CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

NOAA Registered Weather Spotter

FAA Grant Administrator

AAAE Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)

AHS Basic Life Support, CPR and AED

FEMA NIMS 100, 200, 300, 500, 700, 800, 900

USDA Wildlife Hazards to Aviation Safety Training

AAAE Basic ASOS School

AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) - Operations

Software

  • App139
  • AeroSimple

Vector Noise Management (Noise Abatement)

ESRI ArcGIS Suite

RAXAR

ProDIGIQ

AroraATLAS

Interests

AAAE, Inc

ACI-NA

SWAAAE

The Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives

The Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives

Airports Council International, NA

The Global Society of Homeland Security Professionals

Timeline

Airport Manager

City of Redlands
06.2025 - Current

Airport Operations Specialist

TBI Airport Management, Inc.
07.2023 - Current

Airport Operations Supervisor

Sanford Airport Authority
10.2021 - 07.2023

Operations Coordinator II

Des Moines Airport Authority
02.2019 - 10.2021

Lift Operator

Vail Resorts Management Company
11.2018 - 02.2019

Operations Agent

Richmond County
08.2018 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management

California Baptist University

Associate of Science - Geological & Earth Sciences/Pre-Engineering

Bakersfield College
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