Timothy Fish: Caught Aviation Bug
East Region Aviation Practice Lead/National Aviation Business Class Director
HDR
Age: 34
Years in Aviation: 11
Memberships: ACC, Broward County ASCE Branch
Did you know?
Fish recently had an article published in the Florida Engineering Society Journal which highlighted his approach to utilizing 4D and 5D design
Tim Fish’s first engineering job out of college put him on the Aerotrain project at the Dulles International Airport. The amount of detail and work that went into an aviation project impressed him so much he caught the aviation bug. Today, after 13 years in the engineering industry, Fish has gained invaluable experiences. He is HDR’s East Region Aviation Practice Lead where he leads the development and implementation of the strategic plan for HDR’s growing aviation practice. Fish also spends his time providing technical expertise on large-scale airfield projects, stays actively engaged with the aviation industry and leads the professional services development for aviation across the company to improve technical capabilities. Fish recently completed the final design and construction support for the airside improvements on two terminal expansions at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, including the new international terminal for Southwest Airlines. He also serves as the overall general engineering consultant for Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and as airport engineer for Republic Airport in Long Island, New York. Fish is known for taking the lead and pushing the boundaries of current technology. As the aviation industry continues to become an innovative new business, Fish has led efforts to provide 4D and 5D design elements for complex airfield projects and programs, allowing both the airport sponsor and impacted stakeholders to see first-hand potential impacts to operations, schedules and cost of proposed improvements during the planning and design phase. In a nod to his knowledge and expertise, Fish recently had an article published in the Florida Engineering Society Journal which highlighted his approach to utilizing 4D and 5D design. Fish is very active in the aviation community, currently serving as secretary for the Airports Consultants Council’s Engineering Technical Advisory Committee. He has moderated or spoken at numerous local, regional and national conferences. Fish also serves as president of the Broward County ASCE Branch.
