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Daniel Pyne

@danielpyne

I've led aviation contract, procurement, supplier governance, and operations across complex multi-airport service organizations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead contract management, procurement, supplier governance, and operational performance in a complex, regulated service environment where commercial discipline and strong stakeholder relationships drive results.

I co-founded Superior Aircraft Services and led it from CFO through COO/CIO to President, building a national aviation-services organization serving 23 airline customers across 23 airports. I managed commercial agreements, procurement, supplier performance, financial planning, and executive customer relationships in regulated operating environments.

I’ve negotiated multimillion-dollar service agreements, led more than $200 million in cumulative contract awards and revenue, and built KPI scorecards and governance routines that strengthened accountability, profitability, and service delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

President

Superior Aircraft Services

Mar 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 9 months)

Served as senior executive relationship owner for major airline customers, leading strategic negotiations, service recovery, and renewals. Oversaw integration and continuity following acquisition by Pacific Aviation.

Executive Leadership Strategic Negotiations Customer Relationship Management Contract Management Organizational Transformation

COO/CIO

Superior Aircraft Services

Jan 2011 - Mar 2022 (11 years 2 months)

Led process standardization, workflow redesign, systems integration, and technology-enabled reporting to improve operational visibility and accountability. Managed operational performance and supported contract governance.

Operations Management Process Improvement Systems Integrations KPI Dashboards Performance Analytics Technology Implementation

Co-Founder & CFO

Superior Aircraft Services

Jan 1999 - Dec 2011 (12 years 11 months)

Co-founded and led the financial operations of a national aviation-services enterprise, managing budgeting, forecasting, pricing, cash flow, and profitability. Oversaw procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiations.

Financial Management Budgeting Forecasting Pricing Cash Flow Management Procurement Supplier Management Contract Negotiation P&L management

Manager, Southwest Airlines Operation

ITS

Jan 1997 - Dec 1999 (2 years 11 months)

Managed contracted station-support operations for Southwest Airlines, coordinating staffing, passenger and ramp services, and day-to-day problem resolution.

Operations Management Staffing Customer Service problem resolution Safety Compliance

Manager, Corporate & Employee Travel

Midway Airlines

Jan 1995 - Dec 1997 (2 years 11 months)

Managed corporate and executive travel, hotel and ground-transportation agreements, and supplier relationships. Supported C-suite travelers and resolved travel disruptions.

Travel Management Supplier Management Cost Control Sabre Customer Service