Ted Stallings brings more than 30,000 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command of both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, offering one of the most diverse backgrounds in the aviation industry.
His career highlights include serving as an aerobatic champion, Screen Actors Guild stunt pilot and actor in Hollywood productions, accompanied aerial firefighting pilot and lead air tanker trainer for the U.S. Federal Government in wildland firefighting.
He is also a former FAA Check Airman on multiple aircraft types, including the Bell 212/412, Bell 407, MD-520N, MD-530FF, Pilatus PC-6, and turbine De Havilland Beaver.
As CEO of Aeronautical Technologies Inc. (Aero Tech), based in Clovis, New Mexico, Ted has overseen the growth of a global aviation company with satellite bases in Mexico, Chile, Alaska, and additional operations in Greece and Africa. Aero Tech’s helicopters and Single Engine Air Tankers specialize in aerial firefighting, reclamation, LiDAR operations, and Department of Defense testing and training.
The company’s diverse fleet includes ten AT-802 Air Tractors, a Pilatus PC-6, two Bell 212HPs, a Kodiak 100, Bell 407, Citation CJ-3 jet, and a Cessna 310T.
Throughout his career, Ted has remained focused on safety, customer satisfaction, first-class maintenance, and building strong teams.
He is honored to join the Advisory Board of the #clearedtoland Crew and looks forward to contributing his expertise to support its mission and clients.
