Kellen Smith
Denver,Colorado
Summary
Dynamic aviation professional with extensive experience at Signature Aviation, excelling in airside operations and customer service. Proven expertise in FAA compliance and employee training, enhancing safety and efficiency. Recognized for optimizing ramp activities and ensuring regulatory adherence, fostering a culture of excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Supervisor
Centennial Vertiport
Centennial, Colorado
08.2026 - Current
- Trained new staff on vertiport procedures and service standards to enhance team readiness.
- Monitored safety procedures to ensure compliance in passenger boarding and aircraft movement areas.
- Coordinated ramp activity with pilots, ground crews, and dispatch teams.
- Assisted with daily crew assignments to optimize Centennial vertiport line operations.
Airside Experience Specialist
Signature Aviation
Denver, CO
09.2024 - 08.2026
- Provided exceptional airside customer service to flight crews, passengers, and VIP clients, enhancing overall ramp experience.
- Coordinated aircraft arrivals and departures, ensuring safe marshaling, parking, and setup of GPU/ASU while optimizing aircraft repositioning.
- Ensured full compliance with FAA, OSHA, and company safety standards while working in dynamic ramp environments.
- Maintained accurate digital and paper records for fuel logs and service checklists, supporting compliance with regulatory documentation.
Kitchen Manager
JJ Madwell's
Conifer, CO
08.2019 - 09.2024
- Inspect inventory, equipment, and workstations to maintain compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
- Supported team scheduling by adapting to shift changes and covering staffing gaps, maintaining smooth operations during peak hours.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT)
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Broomfield, CO10-2026
Private Pilot Certificate - PPL
Flights Inc
Denver, CO01-2023
Aviation Program -
Warren Tech / MSU
Littleton, CO01-2023
High School Diploma -
Conifer High School
Conifer, CO01-2023
Skills
- Ramp operations
- FAA compliance
- Aircraft safety
- Ramp safety management
- Ground support operations
- Fuel servicing
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Air safety management
Certification
- CPR / AED Certification
- Basic First Aid
- IPC J-STD-001
ACTIVITIES
- DECA
- Conifer High School
- Joined a national business and leadership group focused on marketing, finance, management, and entrepreneurship.
- Career and Technical Student Organization
- Warren Tech
- Gained hands-on exposure to aviation career pathways, leadership training, teamwork, and real-world professional standards in aviation operations.
AVIATION EXPERIENCE
- AMT Program
- Enrolled in an AMT program; expected graduation in 2027 with A&P certification.
- Line Experience
- Line Service Technician with acting Shift Lead experience. Performed 1750+ safe tows, Jet-A/Avgas fueling, and deicing operations.
- Student Pilot
- ~70 Hours
Timeline
Line Supervisor
Centennial Vertiport
08.2026 - Current
Airside Experience Specialist
Signature Aviation
09.2024 - 08.2026
Kitchen Manager
JJ Madwell's
08.2019 - 09.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT)
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Private Pilot Certificate - PPL
Flights Inc
Aviation Program -
Warren Tech / MSU
High School Diploma -
Conifer High School