GEORGE E PALFI

7401 NE 62nd St
Vancouver, WA 98662
Phone (360) 921-2761
gp10ff9de@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
Secure a challenging and responsible position in the Aerospace, Defense, Transpo
rtation, or Travel Industry. Position preferred should provide opportunities for
continued career growth and advancement.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
a Air Force trained Pilot, Instructor Pilot. Director of Operations, C-130 Squad
ron. Vice President of Operations, Tower Air (B747 Carrier). 14 Years Aviation M
anagement and Administrative Experience. 10 Years Aviation Financial Management
Experience. 38 Years Pilot in Command-Captain Experience. 10 Years Flight Opera
tions Experience. 25 Years Commercial 747 Captain Experience. 15 Years Militar
y Pilot Experience. 10 Years Personnel Supervision Experience. 10 Years Instru
cting-Training Experience. 38 Years Operations Security Management Experience.
Highest Annual Operating Budget Administered = $150 million. Maximum Number of
Personnel Supervised = 500 people. Highest Asset Accountability = $220 million
Computer experience: Hardware: IBM PC Compatible Software: MS Office- Word. Exce
l.
BACKGROUND
Includes solid practical experience in the following important areas: Management
, New Business Development (Tower Air and People Express). Flight Operations Man
agement. Aviation Safety ... Instructing ... Training ... Personnel Supervision
... Evaluation ... Coordination ... Lecture Preparation and Presentation ... In
vestigation ... Research ... Planning ... Technical Publications ... Monitoring
... Problem Identification-Risk assessment ...Logs, Files, and Records Maintenan
ce ... Program Development and Management ... Recommendations ... Testing/Certif
ication ... Organization ... Advising ... Safety Operations ... Hiring and Dismi
ssal. Policy and Procedure Development and Implementation in compliance with FA
A standards and regulations. Administrative, Financial, and Technical Report Pre
paration. An effective manager; able to supervise and coordinate several complex
, ongoing projects concurrently. Communicates effectively with the public, staf
f, and all levels of management. Capable of training and motivating personnel f
or cost-effective and efficient performance, leads by example. Learns quickly --
easily grasps new ideas and concepts and applies them to work in progress.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Japan Air Lines/IASCO, Honolulu, HI
Captain B-747, November 1990 - April 2008
As a B-747 Captain for a large, foreign international airline, responsible for m
anaging the safe operation of the aircraft. Order changes in fuel supply, load,
route, or schedule to insure safety of flight. Determines plan of action during
passenger interference, medical emergencies, equipment malfunctions or other eve
nts and directs all aircraft crew.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT: Successfully completed an accident/incident free car
eer. B-747 CAPTAIN
Korean Air, Los Angeles, CA
B-747 Captain, November 1988 - November 1990
Hired to fly B-747s and to assist in the integration of foreign pilots into the
airline at a crucial time in the airline's history when the FAA threatened to ba
n flights into US airspace. Conducted training sessions in: English language ski
lls, U.S. airport layouts, FAA Directives, and other critical information.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Successfully trained foreign pilots to operate with
in United States airspace. Completed accident/incident free assignment
Tower Air, New York, New York
747 CAPTAIN-VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS-CHECK CAPTAIN May 1982 - June 1988
Initially hired as a B-747 CAPTAIN for this fledgling charter carrier with few a
irplanes and primarily military contracts. Promoted to Vice President of Operati
ons and restructured company, developed short and long range goals and objective
s, analyzed costs, negotiated contracts, hired and managed personnel, and set pe
rformance standards. Managed and administered a $150 million annual budget. Also
served as Check Captain; Pilot performance evaluator. Wrote evaluations and mad
e recommendations for future training if needed.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Instrumental in growing aircraft fleet from 1.5 air
craft to 17 B-747s with worldwide operations with no accidents or incidents. Suc
cessfully directed operations into a profitable business venture.
People's Express Airline, Newark, NJ
January 1980 - May 1982
Although primarily hired as a B-737 Captain, integrated into management structur
e immediately. Interviewed pilots and played a key role in hiring and training q
ualified pilots and support personnel. Influencial in matters concerning operati
ons and policy issues and FAA compliances.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Played a key role in integrating B 727, B 737 and B
747 aircraft into fleet. Instrumental in growing company from 17 aircraft to m
ore than 90 aircraft with more than 1,000 pilots and 5,000 support personnel.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
D.C. Air National Guard, Andrews AFB, MD
As Deputy Plans and Safety Officer, June 1976 - January 1980
DC ANG was primarily responsible for ensuring the safety of more than 500 milita
ry and civilian employees. Reviewing procedures to identify areas needing improv
ement or increased training; investigating accidents; managing crises; and prepa
ring administrative, financial, and technical reports.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Selected to fly high ranking officials, cabinet mem
bers, including the Vice President of the United States. Extensive experience an
d integration with Pentagon personnel concerning flight operations and war time
deployments. Member of the Special Forces Logistical Deployment Staff, Air Force
Reserve, responsible for aircraft support and deployment of forces.
Delaware Air National Guard, Wilmington, Del
Director of Operations-Deputy Squadron Commander, July 1973 - May 1976
Involved in managing and coordinating all airfield facilities and activities inc
luding: air traffic control; crash, fire, and rescue; meteorology; flight cleara
nce; water front operations; aircraft recovery; and ground electronics including
the maintenance of radar and navigational aids. Other management responsibiliti
es included: supervising, scheduling, training and evaluating up to 500 subordin
ate personnel; determining workload, establishing priorities, and assigning task
s; setting job performance standards and preparing annual performance reviews; p
reparing flight schedules; conducting scheduled and unscheduled inspections; doc
umenting discrepancies; interpreting and implementing established policies and p
rocedures; developing and implementing new policies and procedures to streamline
operations and increase productivity; preparing and presenting formal lectures
and practical training sessions for aircrew members; assessing manpower, equipme
nt, and supply needs; maintaining inventory control/asset accountability for $12
0 million in equipment and spare parts; and preparing periodic technical and adm
inistrative reports.
USAF, Craig AFB Selma, Ala
Instructor Pilot-Assistant Flight Commander, September 1968 - April 1973
Initially assigned as line instructor pilot for primary jet training. Awarded In
structor of the Month acknowledgement on multiple occasions. Recognized for abil
ity to work with and progress problem students. Assigned Assistant Flight Comman
der duties to include weather interpretation, setting objectives for student cla
sses, setting milestones for class progression, evaluation of student progress w
ith dismissal authority, monitor area weather and navigation aids to insure a sa
fe operation, liaison to Squadron and Wing Commanders, classroom instruction in
basic and advanced aviation sciences.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.
BA, Economics, Minor: Sociology, January 1968
GPA: 3.0, Major GPA: 2.5. Business and economic background. Stepping stone to mi
litary career.
Freehold Regional High School, Freehold, N.J.
H.S. Diploma, College Prep, January 1964
GPA: A, Major GPA: A. Well disciplined and focused approach to college education
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LICENSES
ATP B747, B737 United States, ATP B747 Japan, ATP B747 Korea, single and multi-
engine land ratings, L-382 Commercial Rating