GEORGE E. NARDONE, JR.
President & CEO – Nardone & Company, Inc.
GCL AVIATION INC.
- A professional salvor and appraiser since the early 1970s, George Nardone conducts salvage operations throughout the United States and overseas for numerous insurance companies and self-insureds. His educational background consists of studies in aeronautical engineering and business management.
- In 1978 he was transferred to Baltimore, Maryland as branch manager for a large national salvage firm. He rose from a new hire to Executive Vice President and became a member of the Board of Directors. Additionally, he was charged with the responsibility of hiring and training numerous career employees, who are currently employed by other firms within the salvage industry.
- During his career, he has handled over 10,000 commercial losses, one in excess of one hundred sixty million dollars. He also conducted salvage operations managing catastrophe teams throughout the country. Aviation technical services nationally and internationally for Insurance Carriers.
Aviation Experience
- US Air Force C-130 flight engineer
- Flight operations Pan Am World Airways Boeing 707 cargo fleet
- Beech Aircraft sales and demo pilot on all Single/Twin/and Turbo-prop aircraft.
- Beech King Air 200/B200/F90/E90/C90/A100/B100 Line Captain and training officer for a large, Part 135 operation
- FAA check airman
- Falcon 10, Sabreliner 40, Cessna Citation. Flight Safety schools
Mr. Nardone received extensive management training while in flight operations with Pan American World Airways and Beech Aircraft Corporation. Mr. Nardone is a former Air Force veteran having flown C-130 aircraft around the globe, including over 250 combat missions in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive of 1968. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross combined with numerous commendations and several Air Medals for his actions. Holding an Airline Transport Pilot Rating with over 7000 flight hours, he continues to fly corporate piston, turboprop and jet aircraft on business assignments and as part of the company’s aviation technical services operation and board member with the Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization (PAAO).
Affiliations
PLRB – Property Loss Research Bureau
LEA – Loss Executives Association
OFA- Organization of Flying Adjusters
Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization-Board of Directors
Senior Certified Aircraft Appraiser (USPAP)
Certified Aircraft Buyers Agent
Member National Business Aviation Association
Member National Veteran-Owned Business Association
Distinguished Flying Cross Society
AOPA " Hat in the Ring" Society
