Derek Sutton
About Derek Sutton
Derek Sutton serves as the Director of Operations Resource Analysis at Hawaiian Airlines, where he leads a team focused on resource modeling and trend analysis. With over two decades of experience in financial and operational roles within the airline industry, he has held various positions across multiple geographic locations.
Work at Hawaiian Airlines
Derek Sutton currently serves as the Director of Operations Resource Analysis at Hawaiian Airlines, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team focused on resource modeling, data mining, and trend analysis, specifically for Pilot, Flight Attendant, and Ground Operations functions. Prior to this position, he worked at Hawaiian Airlines as the Director of Ground Operations Resource Planning & Analysis from 2018 to 2022 and as a Senior Analyst in Operations Resource Planning from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at Hawaiian Airlines has contributed to his extensive knowledge of operational efficiencies within the airline industry.
Education and Expertise
Derek Sutton earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, where he studied Operations Management and Organizational Behavior from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive experience in financial and operational roles within the airline industry. With over two decades of experience, he has developed expertise in resource analysis, operational efficiency, and management consulting.
Background in Airline Operations
Derek Sutton has a diverse background in airline operations, having worked in various geographic locations including Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, Tempe, Arizona, and Atlanta, Georgia. His career includes significant roles at several airlines, such as Delta Air Lines, Horizon Air Industries, and US Airways Group. This varied experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in airline operations and customer service.
Professional Experience in the Airline Industry
Derek Sutton has held multiple positions in the airline industry, showcasing his versatility and depth of knowledge. He worked as a Financial Partner in Flight Operations at Horizon Air Industries from 2007 to 2008 and as a Process Engineer & Analyst in Airport Customer Service at Delta Air Lines from 1999 to 2004. Additionally, he served as a Senior Analyst for Airport Customer Service Finance at US Airways Group from 2005 to 2007. His experience also includes a significant role at Sabre Airline Solutions as a Senior Product Manager and Senior Management Consultant for Airport Operations from 2008 to 2015.