2022 — PRESENT
First Officer, Boeing 777
International Cargo Carrier
Long-haul freight across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. Involved ETOPS and Class II navigation.
FIRST OFFICER · BOEING 777
Excellence
through experience.
Daniel Sims flies long-haul international freight on the Boeing 777 — thousands of hours, and a record built on precision and reliability.
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ABOUT
My journey in aviation
Hello! My name is Daniel and I am an airline pilot with a passion for aviation that has taken me across continents. From instructing in the trusty Cessna 172 to the commanding heights of the iconic Boeing 777, my journey in aviation has been as varied as the roles and responsibilities I’ve undertaken in this dynamic field.
Initially, I served as a flight instructor, imparting my knowledge and passion for flying to aspiring aviators. Then transitioning to a commercial airline, I took to the skies with passengers on board, ensuring safe and enjoyable flights. Today, my career has evolved to flying cargo internationally, a role that adds a global dimension to my piloting expertise.
With over six years of flying experience under my belt, I’ve crossed the globe many times over, steering my aircraft to hundreds of unique destinations in multiple different countries. I’ve had the privilege of piloting a wide range of aircraft, and each flight has added layers to my experience, broadening my perspective on the world and the wonders of aviation.
I invite you to continue reading about my aviation career below. Thanks for coming!
EXPERIENCE
Six years, three roles
2022
First Officer, Embraer 175
Regional Passenger Service
High-frequency regional flying across the western United States. All-weather line operations into short and terrain-limited fields.
2020 — 2022
Flight Instructor
Northern California
Primary, instrument, and commercial instruction. 1200+ dual hours given in a fast, high-pressure environment.
AIRCRAFT FLOWN
From tailwheel to widebody
CURRENTLY SELECTED
- CLASS
- ROLE
- CREW POSITION
CREDENTIALS
Education, certifications, & more…
EDUCATION
- B.S. Aviation · Minor in Business
CERTIFICATE
- Airline Transport Pilot AMEL
- Commercial Pilot ASEL
TYPE RATINGS
- Boeing 777 PIC
- Embraer 175 SIC
MEDICAL
- FAA First-Class CURRENT
INSTRUCTOR
- CFI · CFII
ENDORSEMENTS
- Complex · Tailwheel
MY DESTINATIONS
Fourteen countries.
Four continents.
One mission.
LIST OF MY DESTINATIONS
137 AIRPORTS · 14 COUNTRIES
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