RI Airport Corporation says 1 employee fired, 2 on leave after misconduct investigation

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Airport Corporation said that one employee was terminated and two others were put on administrative leave after an investigation into “serious allegations of misconduct” within its Airfield Maintenance Department.

The corporation said that several employees reported a “hostile conditions” over several months, including threatening and sexually explicit conduct, racial and ethnic slurs, and demeaning comments.

The Airfield Maintenance Department consists of technicians, supervisors, and managers.

RIAC also said that the investigation was ongoing and was being led by Senior Vice President Jessica Damicis.

“The RIAC executive team is extremely concerned about this situation and commends those employees who stepped forward to help ensure a safe and respectful workplace,” the corporation said. “RIAC has reported this matter in accordance with all of its legal obligations, including notifying the Federal Aviation Administration. The corporation has implemented enhanced oversight and corrective measures to support both cultural reform and operational continuity. These actions reflect RIAC’s unwavering commitment to a safe, compliant, and respectful workplace, and to upholding the highest standards of public service and professionalism across the organization.”