E. Gary Hoffman Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Co

Research & recommend best aviation solutions for individuals and organizations. Design high touch support systems to deliver personalized service. Assist organizations in improving aviation management by identifying goals and objectives to increase value; reviewing asset utilization; strengthening internal and external communication; and validating cost control processes. Research & recommend aircraft type(s) or mix to best match individual or organization requirements. Assist with implementation of IS-BAO compliant Safety management System (SMS). Experience in accident investigation, analyzing financial results, and turning around underperforming business units. IS-BAO and Wyvern Accredited Lead Auditor and Flight Leader Program Coach.

Executive oversight of NetJets operations in developing markets. Extensive work with NetJets Europe and Middle East program to include improving and standardizing procedures, improving customer service and improving operating efficiency.

Managed the aviation support for senior executives and time sensitive banking projects. Also acted as a technical advisor for an internal hedge fund with significant investments in aviation related assets and activities.

Leader of a large and diverse fixed and rotary wing private aviation operation, plus oversight and integration a large collection of vintage warbirds. Successfully reduced operating costs, improved operating efficiency and relocated and opened to the public a large collection of historic flying aircraft.

Recruited after the purchase by Berkshire Hathaway to help manage the rapid growth of the operation. Held a number of positions culminating with oversight of the daily domestic U.S. operation. Improved owner support, reorganized and streamlined Columbus based crew and customer support services, and managed rapidly expanding budget to maintain and improve operating margins.

Managed the aviation support interests of an international oil company. Responsible for a corporate flight department, pipeline patrol operations, development of aviation support plans for international operations and oversight of aviation vendors via a comprehensive audit program.

Held a variety of leadership positions in operations and management culminating with command of all airlift and tanker support in the Pacific Theater. President of two Safety Investigation Boards.

Executive Program

Corporate Aviation Management

Mba, Management, Leadership & Financial Analysis

B.S., Engineering Management & Economics, Distinguished Graduate

National Defense Strategy, Leadership & Management