David Montiverdi

About David Montiverdi

Experienced aviation professional with a vigorous background in operations, planning, business and air service development, and emergency management across both commercial and general aviation environments. From hands-on ramp experience to leading strategic initiatives at small-hub commercial airports, I’ve built a career rooted in operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of what keeps an airport running smoothly—and what it takes to improve it. Beyond the technical skills and regulatory knowledge, I’m passionate about modern leadership: building trust, fostering a positive workplace culture, and leading teams through high-pressure situations with calm, clarity, and purpose. Whether it’s standing up an Emergency Operations Center during a major incident, leading future-focused infrastructure planning, or developing long-term growth strategies, I aim to bring resilience, foster collaboration, and promote integrity with everything I do. If you’re looking to connect over airport operations, strategic planning, or rethinking what effective airport leadership looks like—I’d love to start that conversation.

Experience

1. Aviation Planner & Strategic Development Manager

   Albany County Airport Authority

   Mar 2025 — Present · Albany, NY, US

Education

• Dowling College

  Bachelor’s Degree

  2011 — 2015

• Fordham University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2020 — 2024

Skills

• Airports
• Operations Management
• Leadership
• Airlines
• Process Scheduler
• Airport Management
• Commercial Aviation
• Construction
• Time Management
• Team Building
• Team Leadership
• Inspection
• Research
• Aviation
• Microsoft Excel
• Flights
• Retail
• Training
• Customer Service
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Air Traffic Control
• Teamwork
• Cashiering
• Coaching
• Aircraft
• Baseball