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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George A. Adams, Jr.

George Adams

George Adams is the Managing Director of the Consulting Services business unit within The VanAllen Group. George is responsible for the wide variety of organizational, operational and technical consulting services we provide for our clients. George brings a proven leadership approach to customer-oriented problem solving. His innovative applications of industry-leading principles enable him and his team to assist client organizations in achieving tremendous results.

George first joined The VanAllen Group in 2002. Previously George was Director of Aviation serving, successively and successfully, the needs of two high net worth individuals (HNWI) in Naples, Florida. Prior to those ventures, he founded and was president of Management Air Service (MAS), which supported the private aviation services of a multinational corporation for over 26 years. In all three roles George excelled in strategic planning, aircraft acquisitions, organization development and financial management. He is acknowledged for guiding his clients successfully through many challenging transitions. The HNWI operations and MAS have each been recognized as World-Class operations.

George has addressed the Corporate Aviation Management Conference of the National Business Aviation Association on several occasions. His topics have included “How to Do More with Less” and “Managing a Single Aircraft Flight Department”.

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

• Leadership experience,

• Managerial experience,

• Operational experience, and

• A rare visionary perspective that greatly enhances the success of the client’s solutions.

George’s post graduate studies have included the Darden School of Business, NBAA’s Management Series, and Training for Effective Aviation Management given by the Xerox Institute. He received his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Professional Aviation from Oklahoma State University. His 40+ years in the aviation industry include over 14,000 hours of flight experience, and an ATP certificate with several type-ratings and substantial international experience.

 

George’s Suggested Readings

How to Get Hired in a Flooded Market

A client recently asked us to create a short list of candidates for two pilot positions. We ran an ad on the NBAA’s Jobs web page. We got 380+ responses. Nine made the cut. Read More >>

World Class Service: The Ultimate Difference

Becoming a world-class service organization is not the result of luck or genetics. It comes from deliberate planning, preparation and performance. World-class may mean high-touch or no-touch service, high style or casual style. It’s up to your service providers to understand exactly what your customers want. Read More >>

Your Dog Is Ugly

Who’s to say that the aviation department is operating to the desired standards? And who defines and makes possible those standards? When things are going along smoothly, why question the basics? The fact is, the people most directly involved in the aviation department, including the executive to whom the department reports, may have a myopic... Read More >>