Daytona Beach International Airport operations agents receive ACE certification

The ACE signifies enhanced knowledge in airfield operations which ultimately improves the safety and efficiency of the airfield.

By Joanne Magley, Daytona Beach International Airport
| 10:00 a.m. July 14, 2024

Josh Barberi and Craig Walker. Courtesy photo

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Two operations agents at Daytona Beach International Airport recently received Airport Certified Employee – Airfield Operations designation from the American Association of Airport Executives.

The ACE signifies enhanced knowledge in airfield operations which ultimately improves the safety and efficiency of the airfield.

Craig Walker is the airport training coordinator and has been at DAB since 2014; Josh Barberi is an operations agent and has been at the airport since 2016. In all, the airport has five employees who have ACE designation.

“Continuous training and education are a priority for us at Daytona Beach International Airport,” Airport Director Karen Feaster said. “Not only does it enhance the safety of our operations, but training also helps retain employees, and helps them keep up with the latest advances in the aviation industry.”