BULLHEAD, AZ – The Mohave County Airport Authority has named Mansour Richa as the new Manager of Airport Fire & Operations for the Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP). As a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps with knowledge in planning, developing, and implementing fire department guidelines, procedures, and policies, Mr. Richa brings eight years of leadership experience to this position. Mr. Richa began his new position on September 8, 2020.
“I’m excited to join IFP and work alongside the team of experienced professionals,” said Mr. Richa. “Their hospitality, mutual respect, and sense of belonging bring a positive outlook to employees and customers, alike.
As Manager of Airport Fire & Operations, Mr. Richa will have overall responsibility of the Airport Firefighters and Operations staff along with oversight of the day-to-day airport operations. He will also plan, train, and schedule staff, and coordinate and organize preparedness for emergency responses, including emergency response to aircraft incidents, medical emergencies, and fire suppression along with many other emergency responses outlined in the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP).
Mr. Richa joined the United States Marine Corps as a Firefighter in North Carolina. He was named Deputy Assistant Chief of Logistics in 2017 and Station Captain in 2018. He graduated from Louis F. Garland Fire Academy and is certified in Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting.
2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement
Giving back to the community is central to what Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its operator, the City of Charlotte Aviation Department, is about, and last year was no different.
Throughout 2022, while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, we continued our efforts to have a positive impact on the Charlotte community. Of particular note, we spent the year sharing stories of how Connections Don't Just Happen at the Terminal - from creating homeownership and employment opportunities to supporting economic growth through small-business development and offering outreach programs to help residents understand the Airport better.
This whitepaper highlights the construction projects, initiatives, programs and events that validate Charlotte Douglas as a premier airport.
Download the whitepaper: 2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement.