Carolina Aircraft, Inc: About Us

George Johnson

As president of Carolina Aircraft, Inc., George Johnson brings over 34 years of Beechcraft sales experience to the company. He was one of the top Beechcraft salesmen in the country, earning numerous achievement awards such as: Salesman of the Year - 1984 (most new Beechcraft airplanes sold), 1987 (most new Beechcraft King Airs sold) and in 1986 (most new Beechcraft Bonanzas sold). George has a "Special Love" for Beechcraft Bonanzas and Barons. He is known worldwide as "The Bonanza Man" for his expertise in this market. If you plan to buy or sell a late model Bonanza or Baron, George is the man to call.

George holds a World and US Speed Record he set in 1985 flying a Beechcraft Baron 58. He earned his BA from Catawba College, Salisbury, NC and his MBA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is president of Carolina Aircraft Leasing, Inc. an aircraft financing and leasing company. He is on the Board of the Catawba College Alumni Association and on the Aviation Advisory Board for Guilford Technical Institute. George has three children who have worked for Carolina Aircraft. His youngest son, Adam, currently films and edits the Carolina Aircraft, Inc. videos and takes marketing photos. George is involved in various church and community activities.

Nicole Martin

Nicole has been in love with aviation every since she was a child. Nicole Coming from a family who has always been enthusiastic and employed by the aviation industry, she took interest in flying very early in life. In 2004, she began her flight training as well as attending The Aviation Center at Guilford Technical Institute in Greensboro, NC. Also, in August of 2004 she joined George Johnson at Carolina Aircraft, Inc. There, she has watched the company continue to grow as well as accumulate other aircraft dealerships and sales companies, all of which she is responsible for the administrative and office managerial duties. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Nicole now resides in Kernersville, NC with her husband Geoff and works at the Greensboro PTI Office. Nicole enjoys watching football, music, gardening, participating in various church activities, and most of all, spending time with her wonderful family.

Bryan Tuttle

My earliest memories of aviation were when my father Bryan would take me to the W-S airport at night to watch the airplanes. I was fascinated. From the time I was 15 I decided I wanted to learn to fly but didn’t get the opportunity until my early 20’s. I attended the Aviation Management / Career Pilot Program at Guilford Technical Community College while working for Piedmont Aviation & taking flying lessons at the same time. I earned my private pilot certificate in May 1993 and have added my multi, commercial and instrument ratings since.

In 2003 I flew corporate for Aviation Management Group out of Raleigh, NC and enjoyed flying aircraft such as the King Air B200, C90B, Citation II & Citation III. After three years there, I decided that I wanted more time home with my family and took the opportunity to move back home to Winston-Salem and join the sales team at Carolina Aircraft, Inc.

I enjoy spending my free time with my beautiful wife and three wonderful little girls. When I’m not doing that, I enjoy playing golf and am actively involved in my church.