NICOLAS Longo
35 | Burlington International Airport | Deputy Director of Aviation
Residence: Colchester
Career highlight(s): The career highlight I'm most proud of is the substantial amount of large scale projects that have changed the airport. Being able to not only plan for the future, but the people I get to share the journey with, from contractors, engineers, architects, and most notably, airport staff, has been by far my career highlight so far.
Community Involvement: My community involvement is incredibly important to me and my family. We strive to stay involved with town challenges, school initiatives and extracurricular activities. 
I have had the opportunity to serve on my towns planning commission and now serve on the School Board. My goal is to help as best as I can while also engaging with my children on topics that may be outside of their normal conversations to prepare them for their future. On the side, my family loves baseball and I participate in coaching and on the League Board to just have fun!
What motivated you to live and work in Vermont? I was motivated to live and work in Vermont purely for the lifestyle. My wife and I are New Englanders, and Vermont was perfect for us to work, play, and raise our children.
Favorite part of your job? My favorite part of my job is the people! I get to work with the most amazing talent in the industry and couldn't ask for anything more, they are
simply the best!
What is the best career advice you have received? The best career advice I have received is to always
listen. So many people have amazing ideas that could be incorporated into any project or planning activity.
What three words best describe you:
Three words that best describe me are easy going, hard working, humorous?
Favorite Vermont escape: My favorite Vermont escape is hiking, spending time with my family on various trails is our escape.
Favorite downtime activity: My favorite downtime activity is to be with my family. Sometimes hiking, watching a movie, or just a (not so) quiet weekend with all of them!
Where do you see yourself professionally in the next 5-10 years? In the next 5-10 years I'd like to see where the aviation industry leads us and how Burlington can best participate in its future. My goal would be to continue with the Airport and plan for its future.