WHMP Informational Packet
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WHMP Informational Packet
jackson hole airport wildlife hazard management plan Located in the southern portion of the Grand Teton National Park and approximately 35 miles south of Yellowstone National Park in northwest Wyoming, Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) resides within one of our nation’s most dramatic and treasured western landscapes. The nearby Town of Jackson is a world famous resort community that serves as a principal gateway to both national parks and, as a result, tourism is integral to the local economy. JAC supports tourism through commercial airline, general aviation and air cargo activity year-round and accommodates 70% of all passenger enplanements in the State of Wyoming. What is a Wildlife Strike? Wildlife strikes occur as a result of a collision between wildlife and any type of vehicle. FAA records wildlife strikes with aircraft on or near U.S. airports in its Wildlife Strike Database. The FAA includes a wildlife strike in the database when one of the following incidents occurs: A pilot reports striking (colliding with) one or more birds or another wildlife species; Aircraft maintenance identifies aircraft damage that is caused by a collision with wildlife; Someone on the ground observes and reports an aircraft strike with one or more birds or other wildlife; Wildlife remains are found within 200 feet of a runway centerline, unless another reason for the animal’s death is identified; or © 2012 Mead & Hunt, Inc. An animal’s presence on the airport causes a significant negative affect on a flight. Examples of a negative effect include: an aborted takeoff or landing, high-speed emergency stop, or divergence from a pavement area to avoid collision. For more information, see the most recent version of FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-32, “Reporting Wildlife Aircraft Strikes.” JAC is distinguished as the only commercial airport in the United States that is located entirely within the boundaries of a national park. The Airport occupies a 542-acre parcel that is leased from the U.S. Department of the Interior by the Jackson Hole Airport Board (Airport Board). Historically, the Secretary of the Interior has recognized the Airport Board as the sole proprietor of the Airport and the airport’s important role in supporting the functions of the Department of the Interior. Similarly, the Airport Board has acknowledged its unique relationship with the National Park Service (NPS) and worked to enhance the safety and efficiency of the Airport while safeguarding the special values of the residents of the Town of Jackson, Teton County, and the National Park Service at Grand Teton National Park. WILDLIFE STRIKES Nationally, wildlife populations in the last decade have resulted in an increased number of conflicts between wildlife and humans. Many of these conflicts result from wildlife collisions with automobiles, trains and airplanes. NPS staff at Grand Teton National Park have been troubled in recent years by an increased number of collisions involving autos with elk, deer, bison, pronghorn, bears and wolves. They have successfully reduced the number of conflicts that occurred in 2011 compared to earlier years through awareness campaigns that include literature at local destinations and road signs. Similar conflicts between wildlife and aircraft have been ongoing since the dawn of aviation, and every bird strike has the potential to result in aircraft damage, affect flight, or cause fatalities. Small birds, such as sparrows, can be ingested into aircraft engines to cause engine failures. In general, the extent of aircraft damage and the effect of a bird strike on a flight are closely correlated to kinetic energy as derived from the mass of a bird and the speed at which a collision occurs. For example, a 12 lb. Canada goose struck by an aircraft traveling at 150 mph can generate the same amount of kinetic energy as a 1,000-pound weight dropped from a height of 10 feet. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) strike records show that wildlife strikes 1 \GenInfo\Graphic design resources\2011 proposal template\ Proposal template_sample pages.indd wildlife hazard management plan informational packet The FAA’s wildlife strike database includes records for more than 140,000 wildlife strikes at US airports during the nearly 12-year period from January 1990 through October 2012. Documentation in FAA’s database demonstrates that the risk posed by conflicts between aircraft and wildlife is real and increasing. Wildlife Strikes at the Jackson Hole Airport FAA records identify 60 wildlife strikes associated with JAC since 1994. Of the 60 strikes reported at JAC, 30 have been attributed to the greater sage grouse, 20 have been associated with unknown small birds, and four have been associated with sparrows. One strike has been reported in association with the horned lark, American kestrel, mountain bluebird, mountain chickadee, sharp-tailed grouse and swallow. The greatest number of strikes was recorded in 2010, when nine strikes were recorded in association with the greater sage grouse. Four of the 60 strikes recorded at JAC resulted in substantial damage to aircraft: a business jet sustained $30,000 in damage following a 2005 strike with sparrows, and three commercial B-737 aircraft sustained damage following strikes with small birds of unknown species. Repairs to one of the commercial aircraft reached $225,000 following a strike in 2003. “Minor” or “unknown minor damage” was associated with eight strikes, six of which had resulted from collisions with greater sage grouse, and two of which had resulted from collisions with small unknown birds. Wildlife Strikes Since 1994 (60) Greater Sage Grouse (30) Unknown Small Birds (20) Sparrows (4) Single, Separate Incidents (6) Single Incidents Sparrows Greater Sage Grouse Unknown What is a wildlife hazard? A wildlife hazard is a circumstance or situation that has the potential to cause a damaging aircraft collision with wildlife on or near an airport (14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 139.3). jackson hole airport wildlife hazard management plan have killed more than 229 people and destroyed more than 210 aircraft since 1988. Two recent wildlife strikes illustrate the potentially catastrophic events of wildlife strikes: On September 22, 1995, an aircraft taking off from Elmendorf Air Force Base near Anchorage, Alaska, struck a flock of Canada geese during takeoff. Geese were ingested into two of the engines, and all 24 airmen were killed when the aircraft crashed approximately 1 mile from the end of the runway. Most of us remember the 2008 “Miracle on the Hudson,” when US Airways Flight 1549 collided with a flock of Canada geese just after takeoff. WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT EFFORTS JAC is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS), and it is operated by the Airport Board in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), also known as Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). Since the Airport is included in the NPIAS, the City is eligible for FAA funding to support airport operations and capital improvements. © 2012 Mead & Hunt, Inc. The FAA addresses wildlife hazards under 14 CFR 139, “Certification of Airports,” which addresses the safety of the traveling public. As the operator of a federally obligated airport, the Airport Board must adhere to FAA regulations and guidance or risk loss of funding or potential limitations on its operations. The FAA requires the operator of a certificated airport to conduct 2 \GenInfo\Graphic design resources\2011 proposal template\ Proposal template_sample pages.indd jackson hole airport wildlife hazard management plan © 2012 Mead & Hunt, Inc. a Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA), and if necessary, prepare a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) when a “triggering event”, as described below, occurs on or near the airport: An air carrier aircraft experiences multiple wildlife strikes; An air carrier aircraft experiences substantial damage from striking wildlife; An air carrier aircraft experiences an engine ingestion of wildlife; or Wildlife of a size, or in numbers, capable of causing an event described above is observed to have access to any airport flight pattern or aircraft movement area. A WHA is performed to develop a detailed understanding of site-specific conditions on and near an airport. Each WHA must include 12 months of ongoing wildlife monitoring to identify the presence of wildlife species, especially migratory birds and seasonal fluctuations in the behavior and abundance of individual species. Based on the results of the 12-month monitoring effort, the FAA determines whether a WHMP is necessary. 2011 Wildlife Hazard Assessment The Board completed a WHA in 2011 and submitted the results to the FAA. The WHA identified guilds (groups of species with similar characteristics) and specific species that had the potential to pose hazards to aircraft operations as summarized in Table 1. The results of the 2011 WHA identified special concerns associated with the presence of the greater sage grouse on airport property. During the spring breeding season, male sage grouse gather to perform courtship displays on areas known as leks, which are relatively bare areas surrounded by shrub steppe cover that can be used for escape, nesting and feeding. A known lek is located within the Runway Safety Area (RSA) associated with Runway 1. Sage grouse hens breed at the lek, nest outside of the Airport grounds, and return to the Airport with their chicks soon after the eggs hatch. Visual observations made during the 2011 field studies indicate that the hens return to the Airport because mowed areas associated with the runway and adjacent to the perimeter road provide forbs that the sage grouse use as a food source. Nearby sagebrush also provides food and cover. Sage grouse populations have declined following loss and fragmentation of sagebrush habitats across their range. Efforts to protect the greater sage grouse and its habitat are ongoing by federal and state agencies. Any efforts by the Airport Board to address the wildlife hazards posed by the presence of the greater sage grouse must be carefully coordinated with the appropriate agencies to minimize potential impacts to the local grouse population. WHA Conclusions Based on the results of the 2011 WHA and the location of JAC within a resource-rich area that supports abundant and diverse wildlife, including several species that are hazardous to aircraft, FAA determined that a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan is necessary. 3 \GenInfo\Graphic design resources\2011 proposal template\ Proposal template_sample pages.indd wildlife hazard management plan informational packet Guild Species Observations and Comments Waterfowl Canada geese Swans Mallards, and Other duck species Observed flying parallel to the Snake River and over Airport property. Waterfowl were attracted to Airport locations containing ponded snowmelt. Corvidsds Ravens (primarily) Black-billed magpies American crows Observed in nearby residential areas west of the Airport. Observed on the Airport in deciduous trees, in buildings and on paved areas. Ravens frequently observed on or flying over the runway. Shorebirds Killdeer Attracted to gravel and open areas. Flocking Passerines Blackbirds Horned larks Concentrations were heaviest during the spring migration. Killdeer observed year round. Horned larks observed adjacent to the runway and crossing aircraft movement areas. Large flocks of horned larks observed in tight flocks near the ground on and around runway. Horned larks observed to frequently occur on or over the runway. Raptors Red-tailed hawks Kestrels Bald eagles Osprey Observed perching on airfield structures, perimeter fence and in trees. Soaring behavior observed. Eagles observed near the Snake River and passing over the Airport. Pigeons and Doves Mourning doves Attracted to open ground. Observed in greatest numbers in July. Upland Games Birds Sage grouse Attracted to forbs and insects during the spring and into the fall. Attracted to sagebrush during the winter. Observed within JAC boundaries from March through November. All national strike records involving sage grouse are associated with JAC. Observed frequently on or over the runway. Rodents Ground squirrels Pocket gophers Attractive to raptors observed at the Airport, such as red-tailed hawks. Large Mammals Coyotes Red fox Dogs Moose Elk Mule deer Bison Coyotes, red fox and dogs observed to access the Airport between gaps in manual gates. Coyotes observed at the south end of Runway 19 hunting sage grouse. Foxes observed traveling across the Airport to reach the residential area to the west. Moose, elk, mule deer and bison were observed outside the perimeter, but were reported to enter the Airport through open gates on rare occasions. AVIAN SPECIES jackson hole airport wildlife hazard management plan Table 1. Summary of Species and Observations 2011 Wildlife Hazard Assessment MAMMALS © 2012 Mead & Hunt, Inc. 4 \GenInfo\Graphic design resources\2011 proposal template\ Proposal template_sample pages.indd jackson hole airport wildlife hazard management plan WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN Based on the results of the 2011 WHA and wildlife strike records, the FAA is requiring the Airport Board to prepare a WHMP in an effort to reduce the risks posed by the observed species. The data, observations and recommendations provided by the 2011 WHA will be used to inform the forthcoming WHMP, but supplemental data will be developed and incorporated. The goal of the Airport Board is to develop a WHMP that serves as an overall program to reduce the risk to both the traveling public and the region’s valuable environmental resources. Supplemental Project Data Project biologists will examine date pertaining to the greater sage grouse including, but not limited to: Upper Snake River Basin Sage Grouse Conservation Plan (NPS, 2007) Sage Grouse Project Report and associated documents (Beringia South, 2007 to 2009) Sage Grouse Conservation Objectives, Draft Report (USFWS, 2012) Sage Grouse Conservation Plan (WGF, 2003) Jackson Hole Airport Agreement Extension, Final Environmental Impact Statement (NPS, 2010) © 2012 Mead & Hunt, Inc. Observations of sage grouse activity by the JAC Air Traffic Control Tower and wildlife surveillance logs. Plan Contents FAA specifies the overall format and contents of a WHMP at 14 CFR 139.337. The Airport Board will oversee the Plan development to ensure that it meets FAA’s requirements as summarized in Table 2. Project Team Members The development of a WHMP is usually based on the results of the WHA and its recommendations. However, the Airport Board recognized that the additional research, including supplemental field studies, would be required to provide a comprehensive WHMP. The presence of the on-site sage grouse lek would require species-specific expertise as well as the help of biologists trained in aviation wildlife hazards. To support the development of a comprehensive WHMP, the Airport Board has assembled a consultant-led team that will work closely with the Wildlife Hazard Working Group and the Steering Committee. Consultant Team The Airport Board has engaged a consultant team led by Mead & Hunt, Inc., an aviation consulting firm whose project team will include the expertise of Mr. Dan Hirchert, an FAA-qualified wildlife biologist, who will manage WHMP development, as well as biologists from Wyoming Wildlife Consultant, LLC, who are known for their substantial expertise regarding the greater sage grouse and its habitat. The Mead & Hunt team will perform a species-specific habitat assessment to verify and supplement the WHA data, identify habitat and other factors that may increase the risk of wildlife hazards, and formulate recommendations and alternatives for reducing those risks. The project team will also review existing research pertaining to the presence of the greater sage grouse in the vicinity of Jackson Hole. Wildlife Hazard Working Group The consultant team will work closely with a Wildlife Hazard Working Group (Working Group) composed of staff members from the Airport, Grand Teton National Park, FAA, Wyoming Game and Fish and Beringia South. Working Group members will review and provide input on proposed tools and techniques for reducing wildlife hazards during a series of three meetings: 5 \GenInfo\Graphic design resources\2011 proposal template\ Proposal template_sample pages.indd wildlife hazard management plan informational packet TABLE 2: WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS Requirement set forth at 14 CFR 139.337 (f), (1-7) “(1) A list of the individuals having authority and responsibility for implementing each aspect of the plan.” Implementation in WHMP Decision-making roles and responsibilities for implementing the wildlife hazard management plan including: Airport Director Wildlife Biologist and/or Wildlife Coordinator Operations Department Maintenance Department Security Department Planning Department Designation of responsibility for determining and responding to wildlife hazard conditions, for all hours of airport operation. [Ref 139.337 (a), immediate actions, and 139.339c 7, condition reporting, and see 139.337 (f)(5)(iii)] Reference to any mutual agreements on hazardous wildlife attractant coordination such as: Wildlife Hazard Working Group membership and mission Agreements with planning and zoning organizations and/or cooperating organizations Cooperative programs with public agencies. “(2) A list prioritizing the following actions identified in the wildlife hazard assessment and target dates for their initiation and completion:” Wildlife population management; Habitat modification; and Land use changes. “(3) Requirements for and, where applicable, copies of local, State, and Federal wildlife control permits.” If lethal control or use of pesticides is part of this Plan, identify applicable regulations and any permits that may be needed. If wildlife control permits are in place, copies of all permits must be included in ACM and must be current. “(4) Identification of resources that the certificate holder will provide to implement the plan.” Lists identifying what the airport will supply in terms of: Personnel and time; Equipment, supplies, and vehicles; Sources for obtaining supplies “(5) Procedures to be followed during air carrier operations that at a minimum includes:” “(i) Designation of personnel responsible for implementing the procedures;” Wildlife patrol staffing Position titles and hours of availability Hours of airport operation. “(ii) Provisions to conduct physical inspections of the aircraft movement areas and other areas critical to successfully manage known wildlife hazards before air carrier operations begin;” Routine inspection procedures including documentation “(iii) Wildlife hazard control measures; procedures for continuous monitoring of wildlife conditions on the airfield during times, seasons, and conditions with potential for wildlife activity as identified in the WHA.” Such items include: Specific actions and/or criteria for alternate courses of action for unusually heavy wildlife activity, such as due to weather or migration, and for at-large animals such as loose dogs, livestock, or deer on AOA) [Ref 139.337 “(a), immediate actions.”] Any special procedures for wildlife control during periods of heavy air traffic. “(iv) Ways to communicate effectively between personnel conducting wildlife control or observing wildlife hazards and the air traffic control tower.” Training in communication procedures and airfield familiarization [Ref 139.303]: Equipment needed, such as radios, cellular phones, lights Reference to mutually agreed-upon procedures for wildlife dispersal that may require runway access or may impact air traffic. Procedures for immediate coordination and response to pilot-reported wildlife strikes or observations Procedures for short-term heavy wildlife activity requiring air carrier notification. [Ref 139.339c 7, condition reporting] “(6) Procedures to review and evalu- One or more meetings to formally review progress and challenges in implementing the Plan, as documented on the attached worksheet or similar documentation ate the wildlife hazard management plan every 12 consecutive months or following an event described in of FAR 139.337 paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b) (3), including: (i) The plan’s effectiveness in dealing with known wildlife hazards on and in the airport’s vicinity and (ii) Aspects of the wildlife hazards described in the wildlife hazard assessment that should be reevaluated.” “(7) A training program conducted by a qualified wildlife damage management biologist to provide airport personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully carry out the wildlife hazard management plan required by FAR 139.337 paragraph (d).” Any standardized monitoring procedures (i.e., wildlife surveys) Procedures for documenting communication, coordination, and prevention of off-airport attractants. Procedures for reviewing and analyzing data (strikes, observations and control actions, and standardized surveys) frequently and long-term, such as for annual review. Certification that the training curriculum and instructor meet the requirements of Advisory Circular 150/5200-36, Appendix C Procedures to document training participation [Ref 139.303 (c)] Training and documentation procedures to meet any additional training requirements, listed in (f)(3), such as species identification, firearms safety or pesticide application 6 \GenInfo\Graphic design resources\2011 proposal template\ Proposal template_sample pages.indd jackson hole airport wildlife hazard management plan Meeting No. 1 - Identify Issues, Goals and Objectives. The Working Group will participate in an initial meeting to identify stakeholder and regulatory concerns and to help establish a policy framework for the WHMP. Meeting No. 2 - Prepare Policy Framework. The Working Group will review the overall approach and strategies that will be central to the WHMP including habitat modification strategies, indirect and direct wildlife management strategies and liability and risk management concerns. Meeting No. 3 - Review Preliminary Draft WHMP. The Working Group will review the administrative draft of the WHMP before it is presented to the Wildlife Steering Committee and Airport Board for review. Wildlife Hazard Management Steering Committee The Mead & Hunt team will also collaborate with the JAC Wildlife Hazard Management Steering Committee to gain additional input on the WHMP. Members of the Steering Committee will include the manager of FAA’s Denver Airports District Office (ADO), Airport Director, Park Director and two members of the Airport Board. The Steering Committee will review and provide input throughout document development and approve the document prior to submission to the FAA. Public Involvement Transparency is an important component of social responsibility. The Airport Board will maintain an ongoing dialogue with the community during the development of the WHMP. Following each set of Wildlife Hazard Working Group and Steering Committee meetings, the Steering Committee will present a summary of project progress for the Airport Board. The public is invited to attend Airport Board meetings. Notice of the meetings and other pertinent information will be provided on the Airport website. PROJECT SCHEDULE AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The Airport Board proposes to complete a Draft WHMP for submission to FAA within six months as shown on the project schedule (Table 3). © 2012 Mead & Hunt, Inc. Federal and State Statutes, Regulations and Policies A WHMP can be approved by the FAA prior to obtaining environmental approvals, but the Airport Board cannot implement specific management measures presented in the WHMP until it obtains appropriate environmental authorizations or permit approvals. 7 \GenInfo\Graphic design resources\2011 proposal template\ Proposal template_sample pages.indd wildlife hazard management plan informational packet days TASK DESCRIPTON 1a, b Project Managemet, Scoping, Coordination and Communication 2a Project Kickoff Meeting 2b, c Perform Research 3a, b Perform Supplental Biological Studies 4a, b, c Convene Wildlife Hazard Working Group (3 meetings) 5a, b, c Convene JAC Wildlife Steering Committee (3 meetings) 6a, b Prepare Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for Airport Board 6c Present and Submit Draft Wildlife Hazard Management Plan 1 - 30 31 - 60 61 - 90 91 - 120 121 - 150 151 - 180 jackson hole airport wildlife hazard management plan TABLE 3. Tentative Wildlife Hazard Management Plan PROJECT SCHEDULE © 2012 Mead & Hunt, Inc. 8 \GenInfo\Graphic design resources\2011 proposal template\ Proposal template_sample pages.indd jackson hole airport wildlife hazard management plan © 2012 Mead & Hunt, Inc. Common wildlife management measures that require permit approvals include: Habitat modification measures, such as the removal of jurisdictional wetlands; Wildlife dispersion methods, such as the use of bioacoustics or pyrotechnics; and The application of certain herbicides and pesticides. The WHMP will identify measures that would be subject to such regulations and include copies of pertinent permits and approvals upon receipt. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 As federal agencies, both the FAA and the NPS must consider the potential effects of proposed projects on the natural and human environment. Specific measures presented in the WHMP may cause potential environmental effects and require an evaluation under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The level of environmental analysis required by each federal agency will be determined upon completion of the Draft WHMP, and an appropriate analysis will be performed prior to plan implementation. The public is invited to review the Draft WHMP and Draft NEPA document. The proposed project schedule does not include a timeframe associated with NEPA compliance or other necessary approvals. SUMMARY The residents of the Town of Jackson and Teton County prize their environmental resources, and the recent Jackson/Teton Comprehensive Plan documents their strong commitment to conservation and environmental protection. The policies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan seek to develop a sustainable, vibrant, stable and diversified local economy that measures prosperity in terms of both economic and natural capital (Comprehensive Plan, Section 6). During the next six months, the Airport Board will undertake a wildlife hazard management project that will enhance safety at JAC to support tourism and the local economy, and to prevent conflicts between the traveling public and wildlife. The forthcoming WHMP will advance the goals of the region by supporting the tourism industry and by recognizing both the economic and natural capital that are associated with the region’s economy. Moreover, the proposed WHMP will further the local policies that strive to ensure that future economic development happens in a way “that is sustainable and allows future generations to benefit from the same assets.” 9 \GenInfo\Graphic design resources\2011 proposal template\ Proposal template_sample pages.indd wildlife hazard management plan informational packet Providing new wildlife management strategies that will contribute to the region’s tourism-based economy. Considering wildlife hazard management routinely will help to prevent circumstances or incidents that result in interrupted service and costly repairs to aircraft or aviation equipment. Underscoring the communities’ natural resource conservation. Preventing wildlife strikes is advantageous to people and wildlife alike! Demonstrating Social Responsibility. Wildlife hazard management is risk management. As a public agency, the Airport Board is required by the FAA to provide a safe environment for the traveling public. By reducing the risk of wildlife strikes, the Airport Board will further this goal. As the data indicate, the risks associated with wildlife conflicts are real and increasing, and we all must work together to manage and reduce these risks in a manner that is transparent, sustainable and cooperative. This Wildlife Hazard Management Plan is an important step in enhancing the safety of our community, the traveling public and resources we all value. jackson hole airport wildlife hazard management plan The proposed WHMP will promote the local communities’ ongoing sustainability efforts by: © 2012 Mead & Hunt, Inc. 10 \GenInfo\Graphic design resources\2011 proposal template\ Proposal template_sample pages.indd Wildlife Hazard Steering Committee Members Jackson Hole Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Plan Name Jim Waldrop Jerry Blann Jack Larimer Ray Bishop Mary Gibson Scott John Bauer Title and Organization President-elect, Jackson Hole Airport Board Jackson Hole Airport Board Jackson Hole Airport Board Manager, Jackson Hole Airport Superintendent, Grand Teton National Park Manager, Denver Airports District Office Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Wildlife Hazard Working Group Members Jackson Hole Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Plan Name Peter Hahn Kevin Schneider Gary Pollack Steve Cain John Stephenson Mike Pipas Joe Bohne Bryan Bedrosian John Dahlke Matt Holloran Eli Rodemaker John Faucher Lisa Harmon Daniel Hirchert Craig Logan Organization Lead Certification Safety Inspector, FAA Northwest Mountain Region Deputy Superintendent, Grand Teton National Park Management Assistant, Grand Teton National Park Senior Wildlife Biologist, Grand Teton National Park Wildlife Biologist, Grand Teton National Park Wildlife Damage Biologist, United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Biologist, Wyoming Game and Fish Research Biologist, Beringia South Research Biologist, Wyoming Wildlife Consultants, LLC Research Biologist , Wyoming Wildlife Consultants, LLC GIS Analyst, Wyoming Wildlife Consultants, LLC Aviation Engineer, Mead & Hunt, Inc. Environmental Planner, Mead & Hunt, Inc. FAA-qualified Biologist, Mead & Hunt, Inc. Operations Manager, Jackson Hole Airport For more information, please contact: Ray Bishop, Airport Manager Jackson Hole Airport Raybishop@jacksonholeairport.com (307) 733-7682