PERSONNEL

To attain our goal in aviation excellence, it all starts with people. It takes a strong and experienced management team, highly skilled and dedicated front-line employees, quality training programs, proven operating procedures.

We're extremely proud of the skill and dedication of our employees, and we empower them to add value to our customer's experience, to be innovative, and go beyond what customers expect.  Our operating philosophy of "approach everything as if you were the customer" is more than an idealistic statement, it is a time-honored practice that has allowed us to earn a reputation within the aviation community for providing exceptional aviation services and support.

Eugene J. Condreras, President
President Gene Condreras started working full time in the aviation industry shortly after he turned 19 years old and has performed virtually every job at every level within the organization.  He has a reputation of being a dedicated, hard worker who often works "shoulder to shoulder" with his line service staff to demonstrate his commitment to teamwork and to keep his finger on the pulse of Panorama's customer's needs and desires.

Gene Condreras is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the company. He has been with Panorama Flight Service for 25 years and over 28 years experience at Westchester County Airport. Mr. Condreras is instrumental in developing and implementing the company’s marketing strategies. Under his leadership, Panorama Flight Service received the prestigious Silver Award in the Exxon Tiger Spirit Program in 1991, 1992 and again in 1999. Additionally, Panorama has recently received top 34, 20 & 36 national rankings in the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Pro Pilot Magazine PRASE FBO Surveys. Prior to becoming President, he managed virtually every department in the organization. Mr. Condreras has been instrumental in expanding Panorama Flight Service’s client base and building customer relationships.

Ed is also responsible for the design and implementation of  various marketing projects for the company.  He works closely with the department directors to formulate successful marketing campaigns, while trying to establish Panorama as the leader in General Aviation Services. Mr. Condreras has earned dual undergraduate degrees in Computer Information Systems and Marketing from Manhattan College.

Charles Wolgast, Director of Flight Operations
Charles (Charlie) Wolgast has over 30 years of aviation experience. In 1990 he joined Panorama Flight Service as its Director of Operations for its FAR 135 charter operations. Mr. Wolgast is responsible for establishing the policies and procedures necessary to meet the operational, safety and regulatory guidelines of the flight operation and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Jon Boyd, Director of Aircraft Sales
Jon Boyd has spent more than 35 years in the aviation industry starting his career as an Infantry Officer, helicopter pilot in the US Army late in the Vietnam War. Jon flew more than 200 combat missions and was awarded several air medals, the Purple Heart and the Silver Star. He graduated from Alfred University with a BA in Sociology.

Jon’s flight experience includes more than 14,000 hours of air time including both helicopter and fixed wing operations. He was a top helicopter sales person for Enstrom Helicopter in the early 1980’s while owning and operating his own helicopter company and was also selected by WNBC Radio New York to be their on-air helicopter traffic reporter for their affiliate, WYNY-FM.

Entrepreneurial in spirit with a diverse aviation background, Jon has always thought outside the box and focused on conceptualizing new ideas and then bringing these ideas into reality. For Panorama, Jon works with the company President on FBO fuel sales as well as directs sales and marketing efforts for the flight training department, the maintenance department and the charter department. Jon also heads up new and used aircraft sales and is directly involved in the management of the flight school, maintenance department and customer service department.

James Poirier, Director of Maintenance (Part 135)
(Bio to come)

James E. Booth, Director of Line Service
James (Jim) Booth has over 21 years experience with Panorama Flight Service. As Director of Line Service, he is responsible for daily operations of the Line Department including hiring, training, equipment and supplies procurement, and customer service. Under Mr. Booth's management, the company earned two Exxon Tiger Spirit Awards for image, sales, safety standards, and customer service. Mr. Booth was also personally recognized twice for outstanding customer service during the Tiger Spirit Program. In 1990, Jim Booth received a commendation from the Town of Harrison for his efforts in the attempted rescue of two people involved in an aircraft accident in Rye Lake, New York.

Steve Badolato, Airline Maintenance Manager
(Bio to come)

Tony Savasta, Chief Pilot
Tony Savasta is Panorama' s Chief Pilot for its charter division. He began his tenure with Panorama in 2001 as copilot (SIC) on Panorama's Lear Jets. Working with conjunction with the Director of Operations, Tony's ensures that all of Panorama pilots are current and experienced professionals, who are committed to providing safe and comfortable travel to all of Panorama's charter customers.

Christine Condreras
Christine began working for Panorama in February of 2002, however, she has literally grown up in the aviation industry with her father, two uncles, and grandfather in the business. Currently, Christine is Director of Customer Service and Accounting Assistant Manager. Her responsibilities include management of Customer Service Department. Her accounting duties include payroll, accounts receivable/payable, vendor relations and customer liaison. Previously, Christine was a Customer Service Representative for Panorama