VanAllen Team

Group's team approach to consulting is an extremely powerful resource for our clients. Rather than relying on the knowledge and opinion of only one individual, the VanAllen Group is comprised of a group of seasoned aviation professionals who work with you to address your specific needs.

Clients of The VanAllen Group benefit from the in-depth practical experience of our team members. Each has achieved notable success in their respective fields. The breadth and depth of our competencies enables us to create exceptional results for you and your organization. We are each committed to making a difference.

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Donald R. White

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Don White joined The VanAllen Group to lead the Technical Consulting Services business unit. Don has tremendous expertise that satisfies our clients’ demanding needs for aircraft pre-purchase inspections, aircraft specification and design, as well as completion, modification and delivery projects. As the former V.P. of Aircraft Maintenance at Chrysler Pentastar Aviation, Don was recognized for his high level of customer service, for building high performance teams and for executing successful business development strategies.

Don is a graduate of East Coast Aero Tech, where he recently received the “Distinguished Alumni Award” for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of aviation; he also has his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from New Hampshire College. His FAA licenses include: Aircraft & Powerplant, Inspection Authorization, and Systems and Equipment Designated Engineering Representative (DER).

During his 33+ years in the business aviation industry, Don has been involved in numerous professional originations including: The NBAA Maintenance Advisory Board, Michigan Institute of Aeronautics Advisory Board, Gulfstream GV Build Team Advisory Board, and the Flight Safety Maintenance Training Advisory Board.

Don understands the value and importance of outstanding customer service and has considerable experience cultivating strong customer service cultures and customer support programs. He is adept at building high performing teams and executing successful business development strategies and customer satisfaction programs. Don is a talented negotiator and has been instrumental in the formation of cost reduction teams, planning and directing strategies, and reengineering procedures to heighten the assurance of the value achieved by an organization.

Don brings to our clients a broad range of expertise in the following areas:

• Aircraft interior design and specification

• Aircraft pre-purchase inspection monitoring

• Maintenance department staffing strategies

• ISO 9002 implementation

Don and his wife reside in Hampton, New Hampshire.

 

Donald’s Suggested Readings

Charter Aircraft Services: Trust but Verify

Charter service can be an ideal for business transport – if you do the work ahead of time to make certain you’re getting what you pay for. Follow guidelines to select the appropriate aircraft and crew for your journey, and verify the operator’s safety standards and record before you sign on. Read More >>

Real Time Risk Management

Technological advances like real-time flight tracking, digital weather displays, and ground-to-air voice and digital communications links are making aviation – already very safe – even safer. Real-time risk management has the potential to bring profound improvement in all three of business aviation’s focus areas: safety, service and costs. Read More >>

Shuttle Aircraft Operations

Businesses’ need to travel continues to grow, but after deregulation and post-9/11 security changes, airlines are more and more ill suited to that purpose. Especially on short flights, the direct cost of operating a shuttle can be less than the total airfare cost for all the corporate personnel that need to travel. Read More >>