Alessandro Stroppa

Contribute to the safe and efficient transport of passengers throughout North and Central America under FAR Part 121. Conduct pre-flight inspections/initial flight deck set up, load and verify FMC data, and calculate aircraft performance. Participate in interactive crew briefings, highlighting flight items, weather, security concerns, and any special passenger needs. Extensive experience with ETOPS/Class II Nav, CPDLC, HF utilization, and ILS Cat III/RNAV approach procedures. Coordinate with station operations, maintainers, and air traffic control to solve problems affecting on time performance. Assist the captain with all aspects of flight operations, lending operational experience and perspective to enable safe outcomes.

Provided elite-level service to Vista America clients flying throughout North America and the Caribbean under FAR Part 135. Interfaced with dispatchers regarding flight planning, international overflight permits, and eAPIS/manifest documentation. Contributed to a boutique travel experience by loading/offloading luggage and safely escorting passengers across ramp areas. Coordinated with cabin attendants regarding special catering orders, safety/security concerns, and special passenger requests. Safely and efficiently operated with low time, new hire pilots, providing mentorship in aircraft operation and customer service.

Flew VVIP clients with impeccable service and discretion standards, operating globally under the equivalent of FAR Part 135. Participated in briefings with diplomatic heads of protocol, ensuring appropriate etiquette and conduct were executed/honored. Experience providing service to members of international royal families, high-ranking government officials, and diplomats. Ensured passenger ground transportation and accommodation needs were met, making en route arrangements as needed. Qualified and experienced in CAT III/B Autoland, HUD utilization, CPDLC/HF communication, and non-radar procedures.

Transported Qatari royal family members and government officials traveling globally under the equivalent of FAR Part 91. Seamlessly operated to a variety of airfields to include metropolitan hub airports and small municipal fields with limited services. Coordinated with dispatchers to verify flight plans, international overflight permits and confirm passenger manifest data. Identify and mitigate threats associated with a Captain only flight department, utilizing CRM skills to achieve safe outcomes. Thoroughly prepare for international flights, utilizing ICAO informational publications to ensure local regulatory compliance.

Delivered initial, upgrade, and recurrent simulator instruction, ensuring SOP compliance with non-normal/normal procedures. Conducted new hire and upgrade IOE training and line checks, evaluating flying technique, CRM skills, and leadership/ADM.

Private operation for a Jordanian family.

Short term contract with an Italian operator conducting scheduled and charter flights across Europe, North Africa and CIS.

Safely transported passengers throughout the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Asia under the equivalent of FAR Part 121.