Long Beach Airport Director Taking Over Helm At Oakland International

OAKLAND, CA - The director of Long Beach Airport announced Thursday he is leaving his post to oversee Oakland International Airport.

Bryant L. Francis said it was an “invaluable experience” leading Long Beach Airport, an agency with a $42 million annual operating budget and 100 employees.

“The Long Beach Airport team is among the best I have had the pleasure of working with, and I am confident they will continue to deliver exceptional service to our customers,” he said.

Francis, who has 20 years experience in the aviation industry, was appointed Long Beach airport director in January 2014. His last day will be March 30.

He will be filling a vacancy at Oakland International Airport left by Deborah Ale Flint, who last year became executive director of the Los Angeles World Airports, the city department that oversees Los Angeles International Airport.

An interim director will take Francis’ place while Long Beach conducts a nationwide search for his replacement.

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--City News Service, photo courtesy of the Long Beach Airport