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Airport staff to host Senator John Laird to discuss aviation expansion and workforce training

Port Commission (Smith Municipal Airport / Salinas) · July 24, 2026
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Airport staff will host Senator John Laird for a site tour and meetings about aviation expansion and workforce development; staff plan to request funding to support an AMP airframe mechanic course in partnership with Rancho Cielo.

Airport staff said they will host a visit by Senator John Laird to showcase facilities and discuss aviation expansion and workforce initiatives.

"I will be hosting a visit with Senator John Laird tomorrow," Nelson said, noting the senator will tour the hangar and meet with Rancho Cielo executive director Steve Evers to discuss potential funding. Nelson characterized the effort as a 12– to 18‑month push to secure state and federal support for an AMP airframe mechanic workforce-development course and said he would report back at the next meeting with any developments.

Staff framed the request as workforce development and said discussions would include how state or federal monies might augment programs to support livable wages and technical training in aircraft maintenance.

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