Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Jenkins lands Stennis airport lead

KILN, Miss. - Stennis International Airport announced Aug. 2 that Austin Jenkins has been named its directorJenkins began the job Aug. 1. 

The Hancock Port and Harbor Commission conducted a regional search for the director's post, according to CEO Blaine LaFontaine. 

Jenkins previously served as Airport Operations Manager with the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) where he was responsible for day-to-day operations of the FAA 139 commercial service airport (JAN), as well as Hawkins Field (HKS). 

Jenkins graduated from Delta State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Commercial Aviation. He is a certified member with the American Association of Airport Executives and an active committee member with Airports Council International. 

Jenkins is an FAA licensed commercial pilot with instrument rating and also holds an FAA remote pilot certificate. (HCPHC 08/01/23)

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