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David Bledsoe

Hernando

Summary

Results-driven operations manager with expertise in safety compliance and scheduling optimization. Proven track record of enhancing flight operations and logistics efficiency.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager International Global Operations Control

FedEx
Memphis
01.2015 - Current
  • Supervise daily operations to optimize package delivery processes.
  • Collaborate with recovery specialists to assess charter and ad-hoc flight requests.
  • Work with Flight Dispatchers and the Flight Department to assure safe and legal flight operations throughout the line-haul system.
  • Manage employee daily work schedules, incorporating PTO and handling additional scheduling requests.
  • Engage with crew scheduling MOCC, FMC, and GNP to address challenges while discovering potential areas for improvements.

Manager Domestic Global Operations Control

FedEx
Memphis
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Oversee the GOC Operational Control policy, which includes, safety, legality, reliability and economics.
  • Responsible for ensuring duties and responsibilities associated with GOC are adhered to.
  • Collaborated with domestic hub management teams to optimize sorting parameters, incorporating sort down times while ensuring balance between sorting processes and on-time system performance.

Global Operations Control ATC Coordinator

FedEx
Memphis
07.2007 - 01.2009
  • Coordination and mitigation of ATC traffic management initiatives and delays with GOC.
  • Engaged in daily calls with ATC command center in Washington D.C. to address potential issues and impacts on airports and enroute operations.
  • Assisted flight dispatchers with non-Tower operations procedures, ATC system delays and runway coordination for departures and arrivals for the Memphis Airport.

Flight Dispatcher

FedEx
Memphis
07.2001 - 07.2007
  • Exercised joint release authority alongside pilot in command to ensure safe and efficient operations of FedEx trunk flights.
  • Adhered to federal aviation regulations regarding operational control and flight following.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of all company manuals, policies, and procedures.

Flight Dispatch Supervisor

Northwest Airlink
Memphis
01.2001 - 07.2001
  • Supervised flight dispatchers, load controllers and crew schedulers.

Flight Dispatcher

Northwest Airlink
Memphis
09.1999 - 01.2001
  • Dispatched and Flight Followed 121 operations in the United States and Mexico.

Ramp Agent

FedEx
Memphis
02.1996 - 09.1999
  • Facilitated hub outbound procedures, including sorting freight, ULD swap-outs, container pulls, and weight balance to support timely departures.
  • Maintained efficiency during sorting and aircraft loading, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Qualified in weight and balance for all FedEx aircraft types.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
04-2018

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Flight operations
  • Safety compliance
  • Risk assessment
  • Scheduling optimization
  • Supply chain logistics

Certification

  • FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate

Accomplishments

  • Bravo Zulu Award Recipient 2018

Timeline

Manager International Global Operations Control

FedEx
01.2015 - Current

Manager Domestic Global Operations Control

FedEx
01.2009 - 01.2015

Global Operations Control ATC Coordinator

FedEx
07.2007 - 01.2009

Flight Dispatcher

FedEx
07.2001 - 07.2007

Flight Dispatch Supervisor

Northwest Airlink
01.2001 - 07.2001

Flight Dispatcher

Northwest Airlink
09.1999 - 01.2001

Ramp Agent

FedEx
02.1996 - 09.1999

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management

Western Governors University
David Bledsoe