Aeronautics Commissioner Jay B. Lindquist has announced that he did not seek re-appointment for his position on the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission.

Jay B. was originally appointed as an Aeronautics Commissioner in 1993. He has served in this position for the past 30 years and was appointed by multiple governors for six consecutive five-year terms. He is also the president of Air Dakota Flite, a full service, fixed base operator (FBO) and has a strong aerial applicator background, as he has been crop spraying for over 50 years. He has also served as the Manager of the Adams County Municipal Airport, in Hettinger, ND, for over 40 years. 

Jay B. was inducted into the North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame in 2012 and has been a tireless advocate for aviation throughout his lifetime. We want to thank him for all of his leadership and efforts in assisting the state of North Dakota with developing a strong, efficient, and safe aviation transportation system. 

Thanks, Jay B!