Syracuse, New York – The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) is proud to announce that it has been named one of the 2026 Best Companies to Work for in New York, a statewide honor ​​presented by the New York State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (NYS SHRM) (https://nys.shrm.org/), Best Companies Group, BridgeTower Media, and the Rochester Business Journal (https://rbj.net/). 

SRAA was recognized in the Medium Companies (100–249 employees) category, joining a distinguished list of employers across New York committed to outstanding workplace culture and employee engagement. 

The Best Companies program is a research driven initiative that evaluates company policies, practices, and benefits, combined with confidential employee surveys assessing the workplace experience. Company data makes up 25% of the evaluation, while the employee survey accounts for 75%, reflecting the importance of employee feedback in determining the final rankings. 

For more information about the Best Companies to Work for in New York program, visit the official program site at https://bestcompaniesgroup.com/best-companies-to-work-for-in-new-york/

A Culture Built on Service, Safety and People

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as one of the 2026 Best Companies to Work for in New York,” said Jason Terreri,Executive Director of the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority. “This award reflects the dedication of our entire team. Every employee contributes to creating a workplace where people are valued, supported, and empowered to deliver exceptional service to our community.” 

To explore career opportunities at the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority, visit https://syrairport.org/sraa/careers/

As the operator of Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), the SRAA focuses on building a workplace that emphasizes safety, professional development, teamwork, and innovation. The Authority continues to invest in employee training, wellbeing, and cross department collaboration to support both operational excellence and a strong organizational culture. 

Helpful links:

  • Learn more about the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority at https://syrairport.org/
  • Learn more about the 29 destinations served by regularly scheduled nonstop flights from SYR on the airport’s Destinations Page

About the SRAA

The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) operates Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) serving Upstate New York, providing a safe, convenient, seamless passenger experience while enhancing economic opportunity, development, and growth in the region. Established on August 17, 2011, the SRAA officially took over operations of the airport from the City of Syracuse on March 1, 2014. The SRAA’s vision is for SYR to be recognized as a best-in-class airport elevating the customer experience and exceeding stakeholder expectations, while using innovative technology and optimizing the economic prosperity of the region we serve. 

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