Cathy Stockdale

Conducted domestic, international, and oceanic operations in Embraer E550 and E190 aircraft, providing 400 yearly hours of safe and discreet transport for executives and VIP clientele Administered 20 aircraft iPads and provided tech support for 50+ pilot mobile devices; maintained seamless operation of flight-critical software (Foreflight, Scott IPC, APG) including updates, troubleshooting, document management, and pilot currency tracking Resolved a persistent Electronic Checklist (ECL) integration issue on the Legacy 500, obtaining and learning Collins Aerospace software, customizing checklists to company specs, and successfully installing them in aircraft, bringing the Legacy fleet into ECL compliance and streamlining future updates Analyzed, audited all seven aircraft weight and balance documents for completeness and accuracy, correcting several findings and drafting a continuity document to prevent future errors. Coordinated with APG to update company aircraft weight and balance

Operated Part 135 charter flights on Citation X aircraft throughout North America with 450 yearly hours of safe flying Created FAR Part 5 compliant Safety Management System (SMS) program from inception and authored SMS manual, raising the fledgling airline's safety standards to meet Argus and Wyvern requirements and introducing a systematic approach to confronting operational risks Implemented Flight Risk Assessment Tool program to systematically and numerically assess risk for individual flights; interpreted program data to find new hazards, resulting in several risk assessments and operational changes which enhanced safety Lead monthly safety meetings with leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic adapting to ever-changing federal recommendations, CDC data, and international travel policies, resulting in many COVID procedures, e.g. aircraft disinfectant “fogging,” masks, and health protocols. Authored new HAZMAT manual due to an FAA initiative requiring airlines to replace their pre-written manuals with custom in-house versions; achieved PHMSA approval with minimal revisions, allowing for rapid implementation

Piloted Grand Canyon tour flights from Las Vegas Henderson Airport, establishing rapport with passengers, giving in-flight tour speeches, and maintaining a high standard of passenger safety

Launched independent flight instruction business teaching student through commercial pilots; earned a reputation for quality flight instruction enough to maintain a constant stream of students through word-of-mouth recommendations only

Instructed private and instrument students under Part 61 in Cessna, Diamond, and Piper aircraft with both steam gauge and glass cockpits Conceptualized and executed marketing strategies and events including landing an R-22 helicopter off-airport at a large city event for display and recruitment purposes Provided exceptional, friendly customer service as office manager and dispatcher