Nick Stone
Canton,MI
Summary
Aviation thought leader with over 25 years of experience as a pilot, standards captain, consultant, and Air Force veteran. Combining a unique background of experience and education to strategically lead complex projects in adherence to regulatory compliance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Oliver Wyman
04.2015 - Current
- Member of Oliver Wyman Global Leadership Team Council - Advisor to overall firm direction and best practices
- Led Single Operating Certificate process for airline mergers, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards, while achieving seamless integration. Merger values ranging from 100M - 3.6B
- Conducted in-depth analysis of safety management systems, flight training programs, ASAP, FOQA, LOSA, and operating procedures to align with FAA regulatory compliance
- Coordinated with FAA principals and other regulatory entities to facilitate approval process for new certificate and aircraft entry into service applications
- Collaborated with clients to establish and enhance Safety Management Systems (SMS) to improve safety culture and reduce risk
- Successfully performed regulatory assessments to prepare clients for FAA inspections and audits
- Supported clients throughout the FAA 5-phases of certification on new certificates, fleet types, and CATII/III
- Performed pre-CHEP assessments to determine clients readiness for FAA audits and associated regulatory risk
- Earned Wharton Executive Education business analytics certification
Pilot
USA Jet
Belleville, MI
11.2023 - 02.2024
- MD-88 Captain (Training successful)
- Operate on-demand flights in accordance with company standard operating procedures per 14 CFR Part 121
- Domestic and international operations, primarily serving the automotive industry
Manager of Flight Standards (Captain)
Compass Airlines
Minneapolis, MN
04.2011 - 04.2015
- Embraer 175 Captain
- Operate flights in accordance with company standard operating procedures per 14 CFR Part 121
- Manage and evaluate overall pilot standardization and compliance with company flight operating procedures
- Manage and lead team of (45) Check Pilots and serve as Embraer 170/175 fleet Program Manager
- Create and conduct Check Pilot ground, simulator, and aircraft training program
- Author technical publications for pilots, system operations control, dispatch, and flight operations management to guide operational and safety enhancements
Pilot and Flight Engineer
IFL Group
Detroit, MI
03.2010 - 04.2011
- Boeing 727 First Officer and Flight Engineer
- Operate flights in accordance with company standard operating procedures per 14 CFR Part 121
- Conduct flights in multiple countries and territories to include routes spanning many Canadian airports
- Extensive winter operations experience in Canada and America's northeast
- Serve as a Flight Engineer instructor to new-hire candidates completing initial operating experience
Pilot
Mesa Airlines
Phoenix, AZ
01.2008 - 03.2010
- DeHavilland Dash 8 First Officer
- Operate passenger aircraft in accordance with company standard operating procedures per 14 CFR Part 121
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FLMaster of Science - Program and Project Management, Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MISkills
- 4268 - Total Time
- 3987 - Part 121 Turbine
- 572 - Pilot in Command
Certification
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot
- FAA Flight Engineer - Turbojet
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Aircraft Type Ratings
- DeHavilland Dash 8
- Boeing 727
- Embraer 170/190
- McDonnell Douglas DC 9
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of FAA regulatory compliance
- FAA certification process expertise
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Hazard identification and risk management
- Approved/Accepted manual authoring and FAA ED DCTs
- Letter of Compliance development
- Strong analytical and problem solving ability
Military
- US Air Force Veteran
- Operation Enduring Freedom Medal
- Airman of the 355th Fighter Squadron Award Recipient
Timeline
Pilot
USA Jet
11.2023 - 02.2024
Director
Oliver Wyman
04.2015 - Current
Manager of Flight Standards (Captain)
Compass Airlines
04.2011 - 04.2015
Pilot and Flight Engineer
IFL Group
03.2010 - 04.2011
Pilot
Mesa Airlines
01.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Science - Program and Project Management, Engineering
University of Michigan