The 70,400-square-foot complex replaces a smaller facility the company had occupied at the airport since 1980 and stands as a concrete example of the long-term partnership between the local manufacturing giant and MLI. Leischner is an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) from the American Association of Airport Executives and is a commercial instrument pilot.Since last October, Quad City International Airport (MLI) in Moline, IL has been home to John Deere's new $15 million corporate aviation facility. He earned a bachelor’s degree in aviation management and flight operations from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska. He has previous experience with the Port of Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport, and DY Consultants. He most recently served as Airport Operations Manager/Airline Scheduling Manager. Leischner previously worked for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for 7 years, holding positions of increased levels of responsibility. During his time at the helm, Leischner created an ambitious roadmap to improve the passenger experience through adding amenities and embarking on a major terminal upgrade, as well as renew the organization’s focus on infrastructure, accountability and taking a more prominent role as an economic engine for the Quad Cities region. Benjamin Leischner, A.A.E., joined the Quad Cities International Airport as the executive director in 2018.
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