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Kenneth Hooks

@kennethhooks

Aviation operations leader improving safety-critical fueling performance, budgets, and high-volume airport turnarounds.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead safety-first aviation fueling and airport operations, own measurable performance and P&L, and drive continuous improvement with strong cross-functional teams and customer partners.

I’m an aviation operations leader with more than 15 years of experience leading high-volume airport fueling operations, operational turnarounds, workforce development, and customer relations. In my current role as a Senior Operational Manager with Swissport USA, I lead one of the company’s largest fueling operations supporting approximately 100 aircraft daily across 29 commercial airline customers, and I lead and develop a workforce of 68 fueling professionals.

I’ve consistently improved operational performance by managing budgets and P&L, maintaining FAA regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and on-time performance. Selected as a Transformative Manager at Swissport USA, I led turnaround initiatives at underperforming stations—restructuring teams, executing corrective action plans, restoring customer confidence, and collaborating with executive leadership to deliver sustainable operational results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Operational Manager

Swissport USA

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Led one of Swissport’s largest aviation fueling operations, supporting ~100 aircraft daily across 29 commercial airline customers. Managed a 68-person workforce, labor planning/scheduling, FAA and airline compliance, and departmental budgets while driving continuous safety and performance improvements.

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Transformative Manager

Swissport USA

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Directed operational turnarounds for underperforming airport fueling stations using leadership, financial discipline, and restructuring. Owned P&L, implemented corrective actions to improve safety and on-time performance, and rebuilt teams to restore customer confidence through proactive service changes.

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Operational Supervisor

Swissport USA

Jan 2018 - Jan 2024 (6 years)

Supervised daily aircraft fueling operations in a fast-paced, safety-critical airport environment while ensuring compliance with operational and safety requirements. Led frontline teams, conducted shift briefings, trained employees, and coordinated with airline representatives to deliver consistent customer service.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HT

High School of Science and Technology

High School Diploma

Earned a High School Diploma from High School of Science and Technology.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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