Alex Stankie

• Part 61 instruction specializing in transition training, emphasizing systems, ADM, CRM, SOPs and setting personal minimums. • Delivered insurance-required checkout and recurrent proficiency training, evaluating pilots and issuing endorsements/signoffs. • Trained simulated engine-out scenarios, partial panel operations, and recovery techniques for inadvertent IMC. • Drafted aircraft-specific checklists and SOPs for experimental aircraft to improve standardization and safety.

• Served as PIC on multi-day aircraft ferry/delivery flights, including multiple coast-to-coast repositioning flights. • Long-range flight planning, incorporating weather analysis, fuel management, alternates, terrain, and risk mitigation. • Conducted post-maintenance acceptance and functional check flights following inspections, repairs and avionics upgrades. • Maintained clean safety record through strict compliance with FAA regs, aircraft limitations, and standard operating procedures.

• Led global operations spanning manufacturing, logistics, quality, and fulfillment with full accountability for execution and risk. • Managed cross-functional teams of 40+ and set operational procedures, standards, and metrics across the organization. • Drove disciplined decision-making under tight timelines, balancing cost, safety and reliability, growing brand to $50M+

• Supported operations and global sourcing for advanced hardware programs with international suppliers. • Participated in acquisition due diligence and post-merger integration, assessing operational risk and execution readiness. • Oversaw supplier qualification and production planning, ensuring quality compliance and schedule adherence.

• Directed complex hardware programs from concept to production, coordinating engineering, vendors, and operations. • Standardized processes and documentation to reduce errors and improve on time launch and in stock dates. • Served as final decision authority on scope, schedule, and tradeoffs for new hardware and software deliverables.

• Scaled team from 3 to 22 across four cities, establishing SOPs to support remote distributed engineering and manufacturing. • Led development of motion-tracking hardware and analytics systems that would later be integrated into NFL Next Gen Stats. • Directed U.S. and Asia manufacturing and logistics, managing contract manufacturers, FCC/CE certification, and deployments.