Flint's Bishop International Airport Authority Board Expected to Approve Hiring of New Airport Director

FLINT, Mich., July 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight, the Bishop International Airport Authority Board is expected to approve the hiring of Craig Williams, A.A.E., as the new Airport Director.  He is currently employed as the Director of Operations and Facilities at the Ft. Wayne International Airport in Indiana.

Airport Authority Chairperson, Mike McNamara: "The Airport Authority Board is looking forward to welcoming Mr. Williams and his family to Bishop International Airport. Our meetings with Craig reinforced all of the positive input we received from people who have worked with him in the past.  The Authority Board feels strongly that Mr. Williams is a great fit for our airport."

Craig Williams stated, "I am very excited to begin my new duties as the Airport Director in Flint, and  I look forward to building upon its current successes, making it an even stronger asset in the region.  The incredible support of the community has played a large role in the airport's history, and I look forward to continuing that great relationship with everyone, both professionally and personally. My family and I look forward to becoming an active part of the community."

Craig has extensive experience in the aviation industry and is expected to be a wonderful asset to our airport and area. It is anticipated that he will start his duties in Flint prior to September.

Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) is "The smart way to fly". Flint offers the lowest average airfares in the state.  It is also the most centrally located low-fare portal to Michigan, making "Pure Michigan, Purely Affordable". The facility is served by Southwest Airlines, with year-round, nonstop jet service to Las Vegas, Baltimore/Washington, Tampa Bay, and Orlando, plus seasonal service to Ft. Myers/Naples; United, with jet service to Chicago O'Hare; Delta Air Lines, with jet flights to Atlanta and Minneapolis; and American, with jet service to Chicago O'Hare; For reservations and flight information from Flint, visit our web site at bishopairport.org

The smart way to fly.

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SOURCE Flint Bishop International Airport