The Bangor City Council on Monday appointed Jose Saavedra as the new Bangor International Airport director.
Saavedra is currently director of industry programs for the American Association of Airport Executives in Alexandria, Virginia. He will replace former Airport Director Tony Caruso who retired earlier this year.
In an announcement, Bangor City Manager Debbie Laurie said Saavedra’s varied experience will benefit the airport.
“The airport has several improvement projects coming up and we are confident that Jose’s background in airport operations will benefit the current airport staff in continuing to provide the best customer experience possible, while also growing BGR’s other business segments,” she said.
Saavedra has spent his career in the aviation industry, according to the city of Bangor, holding positions at Chicago Rockford International Airport, Gerald R Ford International Airport, Grand Forks International Airport, Midland International Air & Space Port, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
“The airport has an excellent reputation in the industry and is an asset to both the region and the state,” Saavedra said in a statement. “I am excited to explore potential opportunities for growth and sustainability as I build working relationships with staff, community and industry partners.”
Bangor International Airport is operated by the city of Bangor. It is served by Allegiant, American, Delta, and United. As the closest U.S. port-of-entry from Europe, it is heavily used for transatlantic tech stops and by the U.S. military.
