Airport Compliance Program Manager
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Aeronautics
MADISON, WIS. – In September 2012, Hal Davis joined the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics as its airport compliance program manager. Davis is responsible for ensuring that Wisconsin airports remain eligible to receive federal and state funding used to maintain and improve them in the national and state airport system plans. His duties include assisting airport owners in complying with federal grant assurances and conditions of state aid; conducting airport reviews to identify and correct instances of noncompliance; advocating the protection of airports and the safety of its users through the adoption of land use and height limitation zoning ordinances; and working as a liaison between the FAA and Wisconsin airports, pilots and other aviation users.
Davis earned a bachelor’s degree in aviation and will complete his master’s in public administration with a concentration in aviation in 2013. Both degrees are from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. His work experience includes internships with the Transportation Security Administration, Omaha Airport Authority, Outagamie County Regional Airport, and Dane County Regional Airport.
Davis is a certified member of the American Association of Airport Executives, the Wisconsin Airport Management Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, and holds a Private Pilot Certificate. He is originally from Appleton, Wisconsin, and an enthusiastic fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers.
For any questions regarding airport compliance with federal and state obligations, email Hal Davis at howard.davis@dot.wi.gov, or call (608) 267-2142.
