Augustine F. Ubaldi, P.E.
Gus brings more than 20 years of work in aviation and 19 years of work in rail transit from the perspectives of designer and user. As a pilot and maintenance-of-way supervisor, Gus is uniquely qualified to provide accurate and realistic assessments of planning, design, construction, and inspection of airports and railroads.
As the manager of airside aviation design firm, Whitworth-Borta & Co., Gus provided technical supervision, client liaison, and project administration on more than 150 projects. He led design and engineering teams in a variety of projects including airport planning, runway and taxiway construction, and airport lighting in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Gus oversaw project administration for Class I and Class III railroads and major transit systems in a variety of railroad engineering positions including engineering director for the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, project engineer for trackwork with DeLeuw Cather & Co., and track supervisor for Penn Central. Gus designed and engineered track structure, station and bridge repairs, and yard track improvements. He also conducted track inspections and performed maintenance.
Gus is a licensed professional engineer in Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Maryland. He holds a private pilot's license for single-engine aircraft. Gus is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association, and the Civil Air Patrol.