Top 40 Under 40: Jeffrey Sigmon

Dec. 3, 2014

Jeffrey Sigmon:

A fascination with aircraft led to an aviation career

Jeffrey Sigmon of the New Orleans Aviation Board is a dynamic aviation professional with nine years of aviation experience. He started working in aviation because of his fascination of aircraft, which stemmed from his grandfather’s stories of working for the FAA as an air traffic controller. Sigmon’s first job in aviation began just weeks after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 as a line service technician fueling and handling aircraft when the city was at the height of trying to return to a sense of normality. It didn’t take long for his hard work to become noticed. He became instrumental for a new startup FBO in the city overseeing customer relations, operations and the business development program, attracting corporate and fractional operators like NetJets. After graduating from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration he began working in Airport Operations at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport ensuring compliance with federal regulations and building relationships with customers and tenants. Sigmon, now the Manager of Air Service and Cargo Development, has been part of a small team to attract new air service. Since beginning his new role, the airport has attracted four new airlines and 10 new nonstop destinations. He uses market intelligence and forecasting techniques to create unique and meaningful business cases depicting the economic viability the city offers. In 2013, New Orleans International Airport was recognized as the fastest growing airport in America by Airline Weekly. Jeffrey earned a Master’s degree in Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and possesses a FAA commercial pilot license with instrument and multi/single engine ratings.

Jeffrey Sigmon

Manager, Air Service Development

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Sigmon’s grandfather was an air traffic controller.