Market

Aviation

Enhancing the Passenger Experience Through Innovation

Terminals operate 24/7, requiring building systems that provide for traveler comfort and security, while also striving for sustainability.

Today’s mobile society requires compliance with security demands, as well as integrated technology that entertains and informs with visually exciting environments and accurate, timely traveler information.

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Aviation Portfolio Flipbook

Airports and travelers require compliance with security demands as well as integrated technology that entertains and informs. Click to learn how TLC can help design a cutting-edge aviation facility.

Selected Projects

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Tampa International Airport CONRAC / APM

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Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Terminal 5

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Terminal 4 S1 Concourse

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport North Satellite Terminal Renovation / Expansion

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Tampa International Airport (TPA) Curbside Expansion and Central Utility Plant

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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) American Airlines Terminals 4/5

Orlando International Airport South Airport APM/ITF/PDL

Image Courtesy: Corgan

Brownsville/South Padre International Airport (BRO) New Passenger Terminal

Our Aviation Leadership

Dominic J. Cacolici

Principal

Tampa, Florida

Email 813.281.8404

When you walk into a building and feel comfortable, then I know I’ve done my job. Being surrounded by talented, passionate folks that work together to create the most technically advanced, efficient, creative built environment.

Building on his 23+ years of experience, Dominic focuses on designs that provide a level of high efficiency and sustainability while reducing energy maintenance costs. Dominic is a licensed private pilot, further demonstrating his passion for aviation.

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Cleveland State University

Thought Leadership

Tampa International Airport (TPA) Central Utility Plant, Key Design Elements (2 of 3) Tampa International Airport (TPA) Central Utility Plant, Key Design Elements (1 of 3) What Does it Take to Keep Aircraft Cool in Hot, Humid Climates? Making Terminals Safer Through HVAC Design COVID-19 Support See all articles by Dominic J. Cacolici

Aaron Rose

RCDD, RTPM

Managing Principal | Operations Manager

Fort Worth, Texas
Los Angeles, California

Email 972.887.5557

Aaron is an infrastructure design and project management professional with over 22 years of detailed experience in construction planning, design, project management and commissioning. He has experience in the aviation and educational markets as well as experience and specialized training in heath care facilities and project management for health care facilities. Aaron serves as Managing Principal of the Irving / Fort Worth office and works integrally in coordinating TLC’s national technology team for management of daily design operations, staff assignments and oversight of project controls. Aaron balances his enthusiasm for technology with a love of the outdoors and low-tech activities such as camping and water sports.

B.S., Network Communications Management,

DeVry University

Peyton Woodroffe

Senior Associate | Senior Regional Business Development Manager

Tampa, Florida
New Orleans, Louisiana

Email 813.637.0110

B.S., Economics

Florida State University

Troy Frain

PSP

Principal

Fort Worth, Texas

Email 972.887.5559

Troy serves as Principal with TLC Engineering Solutions and has more than 20 years of technology systems design and project management experience. He has provided technology design services for higher education, K-12, airports, and convention centers. Troy’s experience includes systems assessment, planning, design, implementation, and commissioning of voice and data network systems and infrastructure. He has additional expertise in physical security, specialty systems unique to the higher education market, audio visual, AVR, digital signage, and other technology systems.

A.S., Electronics Technology

Wichita Technical Institute

Gene Hodson

AAIA

Principal | Senior Project Manager

Fort Worth, Texas

Email 972.887.5560

Gene serves as Senior Project Manager and Principal with TLC and provides technology design services for aviation facilities, higher education, corporate institutions, data centers and mission-critical infrastructure projects. He has served as Project Manager for facilities on American Airlines’ new Robert J. Crandall Campus in Fort Worth, Texas including over 1.5 million square feet of corporate office space, and for the 9-gate expansion at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. He has been responsible for projects with a total completed construction value of more than $4.3B.

B.S., Environmental Design

Texas A&M University

Whitfield King

RCDD

Senior Associate | Senior Project Manager

Fort Worth, Texas
Los Angeles, California

Whit is a proven leader with 40 years of experience in project creation, design and deployment, governance, and management of IT services and systems. He excels in design and production planning for aviation, municipal, educational, convention center, and commercial projects. Whit’s client relationship-focused skills enable him to consistently excel in delivering projects in the technical arena. He holds a number of specialty certifications including ITIL Foundation (v3) Certificate; SANS 507, Auditing Networks, Perimeters & Systems; ISC2, Common Body of Knowledge Review; BICSI DA200, LAN Specialty.

Taw North

RCDD, LEED AP

Principal | Regional Operations Director

Orlando, Florida
Fort Worth, Texas
Los Angeles, California

Email 407.487.1413

Assuring that our clients receive the best, cutting-edge technology for the best value is our goal. Our consultative approach of offering solutions has earned our clients' respect.

Taw applies his leadership and technical knowledge to lead TLC's Technology operating unit. His attention to detail and commitment to employ the most appropriate solution for a project's needs have earned his clients’ respect.

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

West Point

Thought Leadership

Public Safety Facilities and Technology

Kevin Keiter

Principal

Tampa, Florida

Email 813.637.0110

Kevin is a registered mechanical engineer with over 22 years of experience working on a broad range of building types, including aviation, medical, data centers, educational and commercial facilities. His area of expertise lies in the aviation market where he has designed several mechanical and centralized preconditioned air systems for aircraft.

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology