The Commission for A New Georgia
Administrative Services Task Force

The Task Force examined the policies, processes and procedures for the ownership, operation, maintenance and use of fixed and vertical wing aircraft.

Their report identifies costly inefficiencies in fleet operations, deficiencies in safety, and lack of coordination. Recommended actions address management of aviation resources and related operations, reduction of the air fleet, and upgrading equipment and maintenance.


RECOMMENDATIONS:

Consolidate Leadership and Operations

Align the Fleet, Facilities and Missions

Establish State-wide Standards
Standardize safety/risk management, operations, maintenance, training, procurement and communications.

Establish a Consolidated Fleet and Facility Plan and Planning Process

Refurbish the Economic Development Gateway (Fulton County Airport facitility)

Eliminate all Federal Surplus Aircraft

Establish a User Billing Process to Recoup all Costs

Establish Coordinated Aircraft Scheduling with Leadership Team Oversight

Engage with Industry/Trade Organizations

Read the Reports (PDF Documents)

Executive Summary

Overview of the Task Force
Chair: Randy Hudon
BellSouth

Geoff Burkart
BellSouth, Atlanta

Don Clevenger
Southern Company, Atlanta

Tony Frank
UPS, Atlanta

Bill Kahle
Coca-Cola, Atlanta

Henry Lowe
Lowe Aviation, Macon

Steve Parliament
UPS, Atlanta

Mike Scheller
AFLAC, Columbus

David Small
GBAA

John Smith
Waffle House, Atlanta

Lance Toland
Lance Toland Aviation Insurance, Atlanta

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