Palm Springs International Airport’s temporary executive director has been given the position full-time.
Ulises Aguirre has had “interim” removed from his job description, effective immediately, according to a statement on the city’s website.
Aguirre spent five years as the airport’s assistant director. Before that he held several management positions at Ontario International and Los Angeles International Airports, manager of strategic planning projects and terminal operations LAX and manager of airport administration at ONT.
“Ulises Aguirre has a wealth of experience managing complex airports and strategic project development at major hubs,” City Manager David H.Ready said in the statement. “I am confident that his expertise and knowledge will allow him to continue to lead Palm Springs International Airport successfully and with great professionalism.”
Aguirre is a certified member of the American Association of Airport Executives, and he has a certificate in aviation safety and security from USC, according to the statement.