Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (1 July, 2016) Two long serving staff members of the Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) have been promoted to management positions following a competitive and open recruitment process.

Robert Harris was appointed as the new Airport Operations Manager effective 1st June 2016. Mr. Harris has been with the CIAA since October 1991 and has worked in various roles including Air Traffic Control Supervisor and Acting Chief of Airport Operations. In addition Mr. Harris also has several work and industry related certifications including an Airport Certified Employee (ACE) accreditation from the American Association of Airport Executives. He is also an Air Traffic Control Instructor and he has a diploma in Airport Operations from Airports Council International (ACI). He also completed a course in Aviation Law for Managers from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Mr. Harris says, “With this change of specialty, I intend to bring an improved level of regulatory responsibility to the unit in order to assist the CIAA in meeting our stated mission of efficiently enhancing our facilities while offering professional services in a pleasant and innovative environment.”

Erick A. Bodden was also promoted on the 1st of June 2016 to the role of Air Traffic Control Manager. Mr. Bodden has been employed with the CIAA since February 1999. In November 2011 he was promoted to Air Traffic Control Supervisor and served as Acting Chief of Airport Operations from January 2014 until the post was filled in February 2015. Mr. Bodden also holds a number of industry related credentials which include a commercial pilot’s license with instructor ratings both for land and sea airplanes, he also
has an International Airport Professional (IAP) accreditation and is one of three persons appointed by the Governor to oversee air accident investigations in the Cayman Islands.

Mr. Bodden says his goal is to continue to improve the air traffic control system and its efficiency by keeping up to date with the industry to ensure that the travelling public of the Cayman Islands continue to receive the best possible service.

Commenting on the promotions CIAA CEO Albert Anderson said, “I would like to congratulation both Mr. Harris and Mr. Bodden on their new management roles and I wish them every success in the future.”

PHOTO 1: Robert Harris, Airport Operations Manager
PHOTO 2: Erick A Bodden, Air Traffic Control Manager