Stacy Sheard

Stacy Sheard serves as the Chair of Government Affairs at Eastern Region Helicopter Council Inc, focusing on advocacy for vertical aviation across the Northeastern United States. Additionally, Stacy holds the position of IFR Committee Chair, working to enhance the Low-Level IFR Routing Infrastructure for helicopters and advanced air mobility. Experience includes serving on the Board of Directors for Vertical Aviation International and fulfilling roles as a corporate helicopter pilot for Executive Jet Management and MassMutual Financial Group, with a history of flying complex VFR and IFR airspace in major metropolitan areas. Prior roles encompass various pilot and management positions at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Elite Aviation LLC, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Sundance Helicopters Inc, and the United States Army, where extensive expertise in flight operations, safety management, and aviation safety training developed. Educational qualifications include bachelor's and master's degrees in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, along with a range of advanced flight training and certifications.