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Travis Appling

Katy,TX

Summary

Fuel Operations Technician and Navy Veteran leveraging 8+ years of experience in aviation fuel management and airfield operations. Adept at leading teams of 20+ in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in aircraft fuels and fueling systems management, airfield operations, program analysis, logistics, resource management, team building, problem solving, and cross-functional leadership derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Managed risk, safety, and quality assurance to ensure seamless and compliant fuel logistic operations. Career supported by Hazmat certifications and active security clearance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Director

United States Navy
11.2020 - 04.2024
  • Coordinated the safe and expeditious processing of 16,427 passengers, 2,353,816 pounds of cargo, 528,670 pounds of baggage, and 631 aircraft evolutions in direct support of deploying units.
  • Provided upkeep of 17 government vehicles to include 1500 square feet of the air terminal improving overall material readiness.
  • Helped facilitate the teaching of 6 restricted flight line driving license courses as assistant AVOC instructor which led to qualifying 182 civilian and military personnel, increasing airfield safety and command mission readiness.
  • Maintained flight and events logs, aircrew flying records, and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.
  • Prepared daily flight plans and coordinated with other agencies for seamless operations
  • Monitored airfield duties and personnel to make proactive changes to procedures, workflows and task responsibilities to maintain operations targets.

Aviation Fuel Operation Technician

United States Navy
05.2015 - 11.2020
  • Supervised 29 junior sailors in upkeep and preservation of 18 flight deck stations, 3 JP-5 sponsons, and various flight deck spaces while ensuring 100% operating capability was maintained in preparation for U.S.S Theodore Roosevelt 2021 deployment.
  • Trained and qualified 10 junior sailors on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team. This resulted in completing 20 shipboard personnel qualification standards within division.
  • Tested and analyzed over 5K samples to determine if water and sediment content and characteristics were within allowable limits for all military aircraft following Aircraft Refueling NATOPS Manual, using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment.
  • Facilitated safe and incident-free offload of 9.8M gallons and issuance of 6.9M gallons of bulk fuel, supporting over 280 aircraft, 32 ships, and 200 ground vehicles.
  • Led the repair work center in the completion of 65+ unplanned maintenance actions on defuel pumps, hoses, valves, and motors ensuring 100% operational readiness. Drafted preventative maintenance schedule to support equipment longevity. Contributed to the development of preventative maintenance schedules, leading to a decrease in unexpected breakdowns.
  • Contributed to the Ships Tank Team in the cleaning and inspection of 60% of the ships Tanks and Voids resulting in early completion of 2016 Planned Incremental Availability. Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel prior to performing skilled repairs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hamshire-Fannett High School
Hamshire, TX
06.2013

Skills

  • Fueling Operations
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Inventory Control
  • Reporting & Data Analysis
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities

Certificationsandqualifications

  • Aviation Fuels Technician; U.S. Navy
  • Oil and Hazardous Substance Spill Response; U.S. Navy
  • Fuels Management; U.S. Navy
  • HazMat; U.S. Navy
  • Agriculture Military Cooperator Training; U.S. Navy
  • Basic & Advanced firefighting; U.S. Navy
  • First Aid & Rescue; U.S. Navy
  • Online Mishap Investigation Course; Navy Safety & Environmental Training Center
  • Basic & Advanced Damage Control; U.S. Navy

Timeline

Aircraft Director

United States Navy
11.2020 - 04.2024

Aviation Fuel Operation Technician

United States Navy
05.2015 - 11.2020

High School Diploma -

Hamshire-Fannett High School

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