DANNY SIMMS
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with extensive experience in aircraft fueling and resource allocation. Proven track record in optimizing flight bank management, reducing delays, and ensuring safety compliance in high-pressure environments. Expertise in cross-functional communication and proactive problem resolution to enhance operational effectiveness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fueling Dispatcher / Operations Coordination
United Ground Express
San Francisco Bay Area
09.2024 - Current
- Dispatch and coordinate fuelers for airline flights based on departure times, aircraft arrival times, fueling requirements, quick turns, and available resources.
- Coordinate daily aircraft fueling operations in a high-volume airport environment while balancing flight schedules, fueling requirements, manpower, equipment availability, and operational priorities.
- Monitor multiple flight banks simultaneously and proactively adjust assignments to prevent fueling delays and maintain operational flow.
- Coordinate fueling operations across multiple gate areas, including domestic and international operations.
- Monitor quick-turn flights and prioritize assignments based on departure requirements and available fueling resources.
- Communicate with fuelers, supervisors, SOC/MOC personnel, and airline operational contacts to resolve fueling issues and maintain schedule integrity.
- Reassign personnel when operational conditions change, including late fuelers, manpower shortages, equipment issues, or unexpected fueling requirements.
- Monitored tanker and hydrant equipment availability and adjusted dispatch plans when equipment resources became constrained to ensure operational continuity.
- Identified potential delays and took corrective action by reallocating personnel, equipment, and assignments to maintain on-time departures.
- Coordinate operations during heavy flight banks where multiple aircraft require fueling simultaneously and resources are limited.
- Maintain awareness of flight ETDs, arrivals, fueling requests, and assignment status to support on-time departures.
- Communicated operational changes clearly and promptly through radio and established communication channels to keep all teams informed.
- Work with leadership to identify recurring operational problems and opportunities for improvement.
- Reinforce compliance with standardized operational procedures to promote safe, consistent, and efficient fueling operations.
- Support incident and delay investigations by identifying contributing factors involving manpower, equipment, communication, assignment timing, and operational conditions.
- Assist in maintaining operational continuity during periods of reduced staffing by prioritizing critical flights and reallocating available resources.
- Demonstrate the ability to make time-sensitive operational decisions while maintaining safety and service expectations.
- Flight Bank Management: Coordinate multiple simultaneous departures and fueling assignments during peak operational periods.
- Manpower Management: Evaluate available personnel and distribute assignments based on operational demand and flight priority.
- Equipment Coordination: Monitor tanker and hydrant availability and adjust assignments when equipment becomes unavailable or occupied.
- Delay Prevention: Identify assignment conflicts, late requests, equipment limitations, and staffing shortages before they affect departure schedules.
- Operational Communication: Maintain continuous communication with field personnel and leadership to ensure accurate information reaches the appropriate teams.
- Problem Resolution: Respond rapidly to changing operational conditions and develop practical solutions to maintain flight schedules.
DRONE PILOT — PART 107 LICENSED
04.2024 - Current
- Maintain FAA Part 107 certification with 100+ hours of flight experience.
- Operate DJI Avata 2 and DJI Mini 4 Pro aircraft.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections, verifying equipment readiness to ensure safe and reliable flight operations.
- Planned and executed flights, adhering to safety and operational requirements to optimize mission success.
- Maintained and troubleshot equipment, ensuring operational readiness for all assigned flight missions.
- Demonstrated strong situational awareness, technical judgment, and adherence to established procedures.
Lead Quality Technician
TESLA MOTORS
Fremont, CA
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Led a team of quality inspectors in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.
- Balanced quality requirements with takt time and production demands to maximize operational efficiency.
- Ensured continuous production flow by identifying and containing repetitive defects, minimizing disruptions to operations.
- Monitored daily safety, quality, and production performance and communicated operational results to management.
- Assigned daily workloads, delegated responsibilities, managed employee rotations, and communicated operational expectations.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to create, track, and resolve quality issues.
- Communicated specification revisions and procedural changes to employees to ensure standardized processes were followed.
- Trained and coached employees on quality requirements and standardized procedures, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
- Identified operational deficiencies and worked with management to develop corrective actions.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve productivity, quality, and operational consistency.
- Maintained accountability for team performance while ensuring safety and quality requirements remained a priority.
Service Technician
TESLA MOTORS
Fremont, CA
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed technical diagnosis and repairs on Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
- Diagnosed electrical and mechanical issues and determined appropriate corrective actions.
- Diagnosed non-communicating electrical components and resolved issues to restore vehicle functionality.
- Executed tire replacements, conducted PSI inspections, performed wheel alignments, and aligned headlights to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
- Followed standardized safety and service procedures.
- Coordinated multiple repair priorities while ensuring adherence to productivity and quality standards.
Production Associate III
TESLA MOTORS
Fremont, CA
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Supported high-volume automotive manufacturing operations while maintaining safety, quality, and production targets.
- Monitored production processes to identify and resolve workflow and productivity issues.
- Troubleshot production problems using HMI systems and other diagnostic information.
- Performed NC diagnosis and assisted with resolving manufacturing issues.
- Trained new employees in quality control, ergonomics, standardized procedures, and takt-time requirements.
- Maintained accurate production records and monitored downtime performance.
- Assisted in personnel planning and delegated tasks while coordinating material flow.
- Identified and implemented workflow improvements to reduce downtime and enhance production efficiency.
- Worked closely with quality, production, and management teams to resolve operational issues.
HVAC II Technician
ECO PERFORMANCE BUILDERS
Concord, CA
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Coordinated maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Performed HVAC installation, removal, repair, and maintenance.
- Performed air sealing, insulation, ductwork, and HVAC system installations.
- Used specialized diagnostic equipment including blower doors, duct blasters, and digital manometers.
- Conducted home pressurization and building performance testing.
- Conducted CO and natural gas appliance testing.
- Identified deficiencies and performed corrective actions to improve building performance.
Education
Security Guard Training -
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Oakland, CA05-2023
Pre-Apprenticeship Program -
Richmond YouthBuild Green Careers Academy
Richmond, CA06-2012
Vocational Job Training -
Green Energy Training Services
Richmond, CA04-2012
Skills
- Aircraft Fueling Operations
- Dispatch coordination
- Fueling Resource Allocation
- Flight Bank Management
- Quick Turn Coordination
- Tanker & Hydrant Operations
- Delay recovery
- Manpower scheduling
- Equipment Readiness
- Airport Ground Operations
- Airline coordination
- Operational Reporting
- Performance management
- Cross-functional communication
- Fuel Resource Management
Personal Information
Title: AIRCRAFT FUELING OPERATIONS | GENERAL MANAGER
Timeline
Fueling Dispatcher / Operations Coordination
United Ground Express
09.2024 - Current
DRONE PILOT — PART 107 LICENSED
04.2024 - Current
Lead Quality Technician
TESLA MOTORS
01.2022 - 06.2024
Service Technician
TESLA MOTORS
01.2021 - 12.2021
Production Associate III
TESLA MOTORS
09.2017 - 12.2020
HVAC II Technician
ECO PERFORMANCE BUILDERS
06.2016 - 09.2017
Security Guard Training -
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Pre-Apprenticeship Program -
Richmond YouthBuild Green Careers Academy
Vocational Job Training -
Green Energy Training Services