Maryland Aviation Administration
Company Profile:
The Maryland Aviation Administration is the owner and operator of Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) and Martin State Airport.
Maryland Aviation Administration's Mission:
The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) fosters the vitality of aviation statewide and promotes safe and efficient operations, economic viability and environmental stewardship. Responsible for the operation of Baltimore/Washington International and Martin State airports, the MAA provides friendly, convenient facilities and customer services and develops enhanced domestic and international passenger and cargo opportunities through intermodalism and state-of-the-art technology.
Maryland Aviation Administration's Vision:
The Maryland aviation system will be the "Easy Come, Easy Go" gateway to the world.
Creation of the Maryland Aviation Commission:
The 1994 General Assembly passed Senate Bill 294 (Chapter 457, Acts of 1994) creating the Maryland Aviation Commission, effective October 1, 1994. The Commission is the successor to the BWI Airport Commission, a Gubernatorial advisory panel created in September 1993 by Executive Order.
The Maryland Aviation Commission consists of nine voting members. Eight of the members are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, with the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) serving as Chairman and ninth voting member, and the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development serving as a nonvoting ex-officio member. The Commission' duties include:
- Establishment of policies to improve and promote Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) as an airport of service to the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan area;
- Approval of regulations for the operation of state-owned airports prior to adoption by the Executive Director, Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA);
- Direction to the MAA in developing and implementing airport management policy for all state-owned airports;
- Approval of major capital projects at state-owned airports as defined in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Transportation Article, 2-103.1(a)(4); and,
- Consideration of information and advice from air carriers, airport concessionaires, the airport support services industry and citizen advisory groups in carrying out the provisions of law relating to the Maryland Aviation Commission.
Maryland Department of Transportation Employment Benefits Summary:
Transportation Service Human Resources (TSHRS) full-time employees earn paid annual (vacation) leave totaling two to five weeks per year (based on years of service) and 15 days sick leave per year, both accrued on a bi-weekly basis. Employees also are granted 10 holidays and up to seven personal leave days per year. Based on performance, employees can earn salary increases (increments) and performance bonuses when funding is provided in the State budget. A contributory retirement system, social security benefits, and Workmen's Compensation insurance coverage are also provided.
TSHRS employees have the opportunity to join subsidized health-related insurance plans, non-subsidized group life and accident insurance plans; savings bonds, deferred compensation plans, various employee organizations and the State Employees Credit Union.
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