| dc.description.abstract | XXXX Engineer is a proposed Veteran Owned Electrical Engineering Firm that specializes in Aviation Lighting Design. Aviation Lighting Design includes runway lighting, taxiway lighting, guidance signs, approach lighting system and siting of Navigational Aids (NAVAIDS). The owner of XXXX Engineer will be Steve Smith, PE. Mr. Smith has over 15 years of experience in the Aviation Lighting design. Mr. Smith is a Veteran of the United States Navy. XXXX Engineering will employ an additional engineer and one design detailer. The proposed staff has over 15 years experiences in this field. XXXX Engineering will be located in Overland Park Kansas.
XXXX Engineer will provide electrical design services for all areas of aviation lighting. XXXX Engineering will strive to be the recognized leader in Aviation Lighting Field.
XXXX Engineer will provide a vital service to Civil Engineering Firms and General Aviation Airports. With our small business status, XXXX Engineering will be able to assist Engineer Firms in making their goals for small business participation. XXXX Engineering will provide individual airports an avenue to maintain their lighting system.
The business plan for XXXX Engineering will demonstrate a strong market in the aviation industries with expected growth each year. But over the past eighteen months, the changes in the economy have created a situation where the anticipated funds for (federal) fiscal year have not been appropriated. Even though XXXX Engineering would provide a needed service as a Veteran Owned Business to many engineering firms with federal contracts, until the funding issues are resolved with the FAA, it would not practical to start a business at this time.
Currently the FAA has a continuing resolution is in place as an interim measures to fund existing grant. Along with the impact of the economy on the federal government, local and state governments are having budget issue that will affect future project. In recent week the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Missouri Department of Transportation has cut funding due to a budget short fall. | |
