The Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) was established in 1996 as a grant program to support general maintenance and improvement projects in our airport system. RAMP is supported by all 25 TxDOT districts and is available to nearly 300 airports statewide.
RAMP coordinators are TxDOT district designated employees who work with the Aviation Division to provide assistance to airports in their districts. TxDOT districts perform many maintenance functions at our airports with considerable cost savings.
The RAMP Coordinator of the Year award is determined one of two ways — from a coordinator with many years of dedication to a coordinator who has had an outstanding year.
Erick Knowles, this year’s recipient of the RAMP Coordinator of the Year award, has displayed exceptional dedication and a proactive approach that has made a profound impact on our aviation infrastructure, particularly within the Bryan District of Texas.
As a RAMP coordinator, Erick consistently seeks knowledge and actively engages with TxDOT districts and airports. His proactive nature, coupled with his genuine passion for the aviation community, has led to cost-effective maintenance functions and strengthened relationships.
Erick’s commitment to understanding the program and his willingness to navigate complex scenarios reflect his exemplary leadership.
