b'OPERATIONSLAX53FACTS&FIGURES delivered in a way that really allowed the easy transition from constructed projectProject: Developing Internal Operational Readiness Divisionto operating facility, he says.Location: Los Angeles Intl Airport Christensen explains that ORAT is aOwner/Operator: Los Angeles World Airports systematic, multi-disciplinary approach toCurrent Division Staff: 15 support the successful introduction of newCurrent Active Projects: 10 infrastructure and ensure that all facetsDivision Formed: 2017are fully functional and ready for operationMIKE CHRISTENSENConsulting Partners: Jacobs; M2P; Simpson & Simpsonfrom the first day of service. When he introduced the concept to airport management in 2017, ORAT was still relatively newScope Management Software: Citiri to the aviation industry in the U.S. At the time, it wasnt wellKey Strategies: Early involvement; collaborative team approach; stakeholder understood that implementation took organizational support,involvement; continuous support post-launchtime, education, teamwork and patience.Key Goals: Successful introductions of new infrastructure; ensuring all facets are fully operational 1st day of service; cost-effectiveness; minimizing risks AirportImprovement.comOctober 2025'