General Ion-Aurel Stanciu (born March 27, 1955, in Buzău) was the chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff from 17 February 2009 to 7 January 2011. He graduated the Aurel Vlaicu Flight School in 1977 and the Carol I National Defence University in 1986. He assumed office following the discharge of Lieutenant General Constantin Croitoru.[1] He was previously manager of Romavia airlines, and deputy commander of Henri Coandă International Airport. On 7 January 2011 he was discharged from active duty and promoted to the rank of General.
Ion-Aurel Stanciu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 March 1955 Buzău |
| Allegiance |  Romania |
| Service | Romanian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1971-present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Chief of Staff of the Romanian Air Force |
| Alma mater | Aurel Vlaicu Flight School Carol I National Defence University |
Rank promotion
edit- 1977 – Lieutenant;
- 1981 – Lieutenant-Major;
- 1986 – Captain;
- 1990 – Major;
- 1993 – Commanding-captain;
- 1998 – Commander;
- 2004 – General de flotilă aeriană;
- 2008 – Major-General.
- 2010 – Lieutenant-General.
- 2011 – General.
References
edit- ^ Mediafax, Romanian Def Min Sacks Staff Over Missing Weapons Case, accessed on January 30, 2009