Kenneth Hooks
@kennethhooks
Aviation operations leader improving safety-critical fueling performance, budgets, and high-volume airport turnarounds.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
Training Coordinator
ASIG / Menzies Aviation
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Developed and delivered operational training programs for new and existing employees, improving readiness and performance. Created training materials and coached learners while supporting management with implementation of new procedures and regulatory updates.
Aircraft Fueler
ASIG
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)
Safely fueled commercial aircraft while meeting strict operational timelines and maintaining the highest safety standards in all weather conditions. Ensured fueling accuracy and compliance with airline specifications and delivered reliable customer service to airline partners.
Shipping & Receiving Specialist
Essentra
Jan 2006 - Jan 2015 (9 years)
Managed shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse operations while operating forklifts and manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently. Coordinated inventory movement and order fulfillment, maintaining production workflow and quality standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
High School of Science and Technology
High School Diploma
Earned a High School Diploma from High School of Science and Technology.
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