Navigating Your Aviation Journey with Expertise
ABOUT McDermott Aviation
Founded in 2023, McDermott Aviation Services LLC offers expert aviation consulting services to large hub, medium hub, small hub, non-hub, and general aviation airports throughout the United States. Our collaborative approach with airports ensures solutions that exceed expectations.
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This decade promises to be an exhilarating period for the aviation industry. From integrating sustainability and resilience into projects to addressing the ongoing pilot shortage, aviation is continuously evolving. With 40 years of experience in the industry, our expertise spans planning, sustainability, environmental, and design projects at over 100 airports nationwide.
ABOUT Charlie McDermott
​​​As a native of Upstate New York, Charlie spent the first 28 years of his aviation career helping airport sponsors across the northeast develop their airports. In 2012, he moved to Scottsdale Arizona, and began helping airport sponsors in the southwest.
Charlie has 40 years of aviation consulting experience including planning, environmental, land acquisition, engineering, and construction at 117 airports in 17 states. He has spent his entire career helping sponsors across the country develop their airports.
Registrations and Certifications
LEED Accredited Professional​
​Professional Affiliations
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American Association of Airport Executives – Southwest Chapter (SWAAAE)
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Arizona Airports Association (AzAA)
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Colorado Airport Operators Association (CAOA)
Boards & Commissions
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Scottsdale Airport Advisory Commission Chairman 2022-2023
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Arizona Airports Association (AzAA) Past, Member Board of Director-Corporate Director
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North Area Meals on Wheels Past, Member Board of Directors
Honors & Project Awards
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AzAA Corporate Member of the Year
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ACEC – Arizona, Grand Award Navajo Nation System Master Plan
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ACEC - New York, Platinum Award Tompkins County Airport Sustainable Master Plan
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Airports Going Green Award Tompkins County Airport Sustainable Master Plan
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AAAE Corporate Cup of Excellence Tompkins County Airport Sustainable Master Plan
Testimonials
"McDermott Aviation possesses extensive expertise in the airport industry and consistently provides exceptional services."
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Jim Petty, A.A.E
Airport Director, Pinal County Airports, AZ