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    Over the summer we received a request for training from the Houston Airport System. They had found us online and wanted more information, which in turn we provided. When they responded with a formal request, they figured they had nearly twenty participants between paint crew and management. We set up a time to visit and we penciled them into our calendar.

    We later received a call from Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska inquiring about our services. They were interested in Sightline's training for four people. The cost-effectiveness to fly Sightline consultants to Alaska was a bit of a drawback, so we offerred this suggestion: "Would you send your people to Houston to train?". It turned out that the folks at Houston were gracious enough to work out the details with Elmendorf, and they teamed up. Something tells me that Elmendorf may have slightly different environmental conditions to conquer, but the training was well-received in any case!

    In our three-day trip we were able to evaluate existing markings during the day and at night, see the paint crew in action prepare and install pristine markings, complete our classroom training, and field all of their questions regarding markings. In our final day we met with upper management and delivered a summary presentation, and discussed strategies and recommendations for future operations. I also have to include that Sightline has seen several airport crews paint over the last 18 months, but none finer than the staff at Bush Intercontinental Airport.

    Teaming among airports is practical for all and ideal for smaller airports without large crews, and perhaps the large budget. If you have the need, but no way to justify the means, I suggest finding a teammate in your region. Of course you can call us to inquire about possible teaming opportunities too! There's no "I" in TEAM, but there are two in SIGHTLINE.

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