While pilots, air traffic controllers and airline personnel are visible faces of the aviation industry, there is another critical layer beneath them: the construction and maintenance workers who build and sustain airport infrastructure. This group includes people we hire at Alder, including day laborers, skilled tradespeople, as well as part-time and full-time operators, inspectors and… Read more »
Mental health might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about airfield safety or flagging operations, but maybe it should be. For too long, workers in the trades have been expected to “tough it out” no matter what they’re dealing with personally. But it’s what’s going on inside a person’s… Read more »
The aviation industry thrives on precision, collaboration, and safety, particularly within the AOA. Every movement in the AOA, from taxiing planes to ground crews operating equipment, requires undivided focus and clear communication. Surprisingly, one key to enhanced safety might lie in a small but powerful part of the brain known as the Reticular Activating System… Read more »
In September, Ali attended The Aviation Council of Alabama 2024 Conference, which brought aviation experts from across the industry together for learning and networking. At Alder, it’s important that we attend these conferences because they’re great for promoting our safety services at vendor booths and during presentations. They’re also important because they continue our company’s vision to continue learning and… Read more »