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Meridian Hosts Career Day

John Langschultz, VP of Maintenance, identifies several aircraft parts to students on Career Day.
John Langschultz, VP of Maintenance, identifies several aircraft parts to students on Career Day.

On Friday, April 24, 2015, Meridian proudly celebrated Career Day by hosting local high school students and giving them a flavor for what it’s like to work in Aviation. Three busloads of students arrived throughout the morning from Becton Regional High School, New Milford High School and Barringer High School, with each school sending 25 students.
Prior to arriving at Meridian, the 2015 Career Expo made several stops in and around Teterboro Airport. The first stop was at the Teterboro Airport Administrative Building, where exhibitors from various agencies (Port Authority of NY & NJ, FAA, and TSA) provided information and interacted with students. Next was a stop at the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters (ARFF) building, where the classes received a tour by the Port Authority ARFF Unit.
The next stop was Meridian. The students were greeted in the main lobby where Betsy Wines, VP of Customer Service & HR, and Andrea Politis, Customer Service Representative, introduced the students to the world of Customer Service and Fixed Base Operators (FBOs). Then they were given a complete tour of the Meridian facility by Amber Salvatore, Meridian’s Event Planner.
The first stop along the tour was the Meridian main hangar where John Langschultz, VP of Maintenance, displayed various aircraft maintenance parts and tools, including a cockpit voice recorder, a fire bottle, an aircraft wheel, and an electronic locator transmitter.
The tour then continued to the Line Service Department, where Carlos Rodriguez, Line Service Training & Safety Coordinator, educated the students about careers in Line Service. On display were several items commonly used by Line Service technicians, including a deicer and a tug with an attached tow-bar. The display was then followed by a walk to the Line shack where students were able to look out a window to view live ramp operations and ask questions.
The tour then went upstairs to the Charter Department, where Amber showed the young visitors the various aspects of Charter operations, including sales, flight support, quality assurance, safety, and other aspects of the business. After the tour was completed, the students boarded their buses and ended their day at the Teterboro Operations building (Hangar 1) for lunch.
Each year, the Career Expo is organized by Teterboro Airport Operations to expose students to Aviation as a dynamic and long-term career opportunity. While last year the expo was limited to only juniors and seniors, this year the schools were open to all students who expressed an interest in aviation. Meridian was proud to participate in today’s activities in helping the future of our industry.

One of three groups of high school students stop for a photo during a tour of the Meridian hangar on Career Day.
One of three groups of high school students stop for a photo during a tour of the Meridian hangar on Career Day.
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Meridian Attends Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Hayward Executive Airport

Meridian representatives attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Administration Building at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD).  (l to r): Jim Reyes, Greg Johnson, Ken Forester, Kelly McAdoo, Doug McNeeley, and Susan Forester
Meridian representatives attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Administration Building at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD). (l to r): Jim Reyes, Greg Johnson, Ken Forester, Kelly McAdoo, Doug McNeeley, and Susan Forester

HAYWARD, CA – The Hayward Executive Airport cut the ribbon on its long-awaited new administration building yesterday, an event that signals the airport’s growing profile in the region. The grand opening, held on Thursday, October 9 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., also served as an appreciation event for the airport’s many tenants. The actual building dedication took place at 1:00 p.m.
Meridian was proud to have several company representatives on-hand at the building dedication, including owners Ken and Susan Forester, Greg Johnson, the new Director of Business Development, and Jim Reyes from Charter Sales.
The Hayward Executive Airport is a popular executive aviation hub, running more than 100,000 flight operations last year alone. The new $3.97 million administration building, which was completed in roughly one year, replaces the former offices, which were shoehorned into a 1,700 sq. ft. space at the bottom of the control tower built in 1961.
The new facility, which employs a variety of green building components to save energy and reduce operating costs, features a weather briefing room, pilot lounge and a state-of-the-art meeting room. Non-profit aviation groups that had previously been relegated to meeting in airplane hangars will also enjoy the meeting space, which is equipped with high-end audio/visual equipment. The City’s Council Airport Committee will also shift its meetings to the new facility.
Aviation aficionados and curious members of the public will also enjoy an outdoor aircraft observation area with live traffic radio transmissions between controllers and pilots, as well as a variety of memorabilia displays celebrating the airport’s rich history.
The Hayward Executive Airport, which operates as a financially self-sufficient enterprise fund, generates 300 jobs and contributes $300 million to the local economy according to an independent study. The former WWII fighter jet base is currently home to about 40 businesses and more than 450 aircraft.
Meridian is a full-service private aviation company based at Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, NJ, with sales offices currently located at airports in Northern California, including Hayward, San Jose, and Santa Rosa. The company has plans to build a second FBO location at Hayward Executive Airport in the near future. Meridian has earned numerous industry awards and accolades for its exceptional service and high safety standards. Meridian owns and operates businesses that include Air Charter, Aircraft Management, Aircraft Maintenance, and a world-class Executive FBO.

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Meridian Teterboro is your gateway to the 2009 US Open

The most exciting tennis tournament in the world returns to New York City when the 2009 US Open begins on August 31, 2009. With only a 35 minute drive to the USTA National Tennis Center, Meridian Teterboro is the FBO to use to get to the action.

Our award-winning staff is ready to make your visit to New York a memorable one. Customer Service Representatives can arrange for your ground transportation to and from the tournament. The line service team will care for your aircraft while you enjoy every shot. Call Meridian Teterboro today so we can help you plan your trip.