Connecticut Airport Authority
Max Polakowski is an experienced airport operations professional with a extensive background in management and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as the Assistant Airport Operations Manager at Connecticut Airport Authority since October 2018, Max ensures adherence to federal and state regulations while coordinating airport operations. Prior to this role, Max was the Assistant Airport Manager at AvPORTS, supervising a team of nine personnel and overseeing various supervisory functions. Max's career also includes significant experience as an Airfield Management Operations Supervisor at Phoenix Management Inc., where compliance with FAA and state regulations was prioritized through inspections and detailed reporting. Previously, Max served in the United States Air Force, where responsibilities included training personnel and managing airport safety and operations at Dover Air Base, along with a deployment to Kuwait as Acting Airport Manager. Max holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations from Wilmington University and an Associate of Science from the Community College of the Air Force.