Advisory Board Bio – Tom Draper

Tom Draper retired from the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority after 34 years of service. He retired as Chief of Operations, where he was responsible for the overall management of the daily airport operations at the Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport, including all of the following divisions: Landside, Airfield, Airline, Baggage Handling/Ground Support Equipment, Parking, Ground Transportation Services, Noise Abatement, Emergency Management, Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting, and General Aviation. As part of his duties he was charged with the oversight of planning, development, promoting, and implementation of programs for the Airport Operations Department as well as responsible for this group’s annual operating and revenue budget. He was also responsible for many areas of emergency preparedness and management for Orlando International Airport.

Draper began his career at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority as a Firefighter/Paramedic. He moved through the ranks of the Fire Department, served in the Airport’s Maintenance Department then Airport Operations managing the Airport’s Emergency Management Program, Landside and Ground Transportation Services Divisions before serving as Director, Senior Director, and Chief of Operations.

Draper holds an A.S. Degree in Emergency Medical Services and a B.S. Degree in Management. He also is accredited by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a Master Exercise Practitioner, MEP. Airport.