National engineering firm hires former FDOT official for leadership post

Woolpert, an international engineering and aviation consulting firm, has hired Aaron Smith, an experienced aviation manager with the Florida Department of Transportation, as a program director. Woolpert has an office in St. Petersburg, and is based in Dayton, Ohio.

Smith has about 25 years of experience in aviation, according to a Woolpert news release.

Woolpert says Smith has special expertise in aviation system planning, airport development, safety regulations and more. Such experience will help Woolpert "provide infrastructure and operational improvements for its general aviation and commercial airport clients throughout the region."