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AIRPORT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY
Armstrong’s commitment to serving our clients extends beyond our planning, engineering, and construction solutions. As a firm specializing in the needs of rural airports, Armstrong recognizes the limited resources communities have yet an increasingly long list of responsibilities that come with operating the facility. Armstrong provides direct access to a seasoned airport manager, Mike Dikun, C.A.E, C.M, as a value-added service to our clients to provide consultation on anything related to your airport. Mike has over 25 years of experience managing general aviation and small commercial service airports and is a subject matter expert on topics such as airport operations, tenant relations, stakeholder outreach, managing community expectations, and airport guiding documents. If you have an idea for your airport or are dealing with a particularly challenging situation, Mike is here to listen and provide expert guidance to effectively manage your matter.
MIKE DIKUN, C.M., C.A.E.
Airport Advisor
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
27 Industry, 1 Armstrong
EDUCATION
B.A. Economics
Muhlenberg College
Mr. Dikun is currently involved with providing existing airport clients with the benefit of his 27 years of airport management experience, while working to develop new clients from the recently established Reno, Nevada office. Mr. Dikun has experience at FBO’s, aircraft modification and repair facilities, Part 139 Certificated airports, and General Aviation airports from New York to California. Throughout his career, Mr. Dikun has demonstrated success in airport development and improvement, the FAA AIP Grant program, project management, enhancing airport revenues and business development, improving airport operational safety and establishing positive airport / community relations.
With Armstrong, Mr. Dikun will use his experience to provide knowledgeable guidance to existing and potential clients on the myriad of subjects that are airport management. This unique perspective is viewed as a significant “value added” to the Armstrong dedication to customer service. Throughout his career, Mr. Dikun has developed excellent working relationships with the local FAA Airport District Office and State Aviation organizations.