Employee of the Month

Augusta
Employee of the Month

Employee of the Month - August 2005

Congratulations To Donnie W. Chavous

The Employee Recognition Committee has selected Donnie W. Chavous, Jr. as the August 2005 Employee of the Month for the City of Augusta. Mr. Chavous has been an employee with the City of Augusta for four (4) years as an Aircraft Service Specialist working at Bush Field. He was nominated by fellow co-worker Kevin Woolsey.

Mr. Woolsey nominated “Bo” Chavous for an in-flight emergency incident that occurred on July 3, 2005. A twin-engine Piper Apache aircraft experienced an in-flight emergency and upon landing the nose gear collapsed. The damaged aircraft was blocking the runway for a second inbound aircraft that needed this runway to land or to be diverted. Mr. Chavous pulled the tail of the aircraft down allowing another employee to manually release the nose gear, and then removed the aircraft by using an electro tow car. Because of his quick thinking, teamwork and knowledge of airport equipment, the damaged aircraft was cleared of the runway within twenty minutes.

The committee felt that based on Mr. Woolsey’s recommendation, and Mr. Chavous’ dedicated and loyal service to the City of Augusta, he should be awarded Employee of the Month. He was recognized during the September 20, 2005 Commission Meeting.

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