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Please welcome new Deputy Airport Director Deontae Watson. Watson previously worked as the Aviation Budget Analyst at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). He also served as the CLT Airport Operations Officer III for several years. Watson earned a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management Degree from Tennessee State University. He completed his Master of Business Administration in Aviation Finance degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

“While studying and creating a passion for aviation management in college, I knew that Airport Management was the route that I wanted to take,” Watson said. “I have had the chance of working at both small and large airports. With my experience and passion for aviation, I formed a goal of becoming a Deputy Airport Director or an Assistant Airport Director of a small airport. One of my new professional goals is to enhance and preserve Fayetteville Regional Airport’s facilities to support the gradual increase of passenger traffic.”

Watson’s first day as Deputy Airport Director was April 19.