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.
3,659
TOTAL FLIGHT TIME
1,994
TURBINE HOURS
2,023
MULTI-ENGINE HOURS
2,244
CROSS-COUNTRY HOURS
300
ETOPS HOURS
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
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Boeing 777
- CLASS
- Widebody jet
- ROLE
- Long-haul international
- CREW POSITION
- First Officer
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Embraer 175
- CLASS
- Regional jet
- ROLE
- Domestic/regional
- CREW POSITION
- First Officer
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Piper PA-30
- CLASS
- Twin piston
- ROLE
- Multi-engine training
- CREW POSITION
- Pilot in command
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Cessna 172
- CLASS
- Single piston
- ROLE
- Primary/instrument/commercial training
- CREW POSITION
- Instructor
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Cessna 152
- CLASS
- Single piston
- ROLE
- Primary training
- CREW POSITION
- Instructor
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Citabria
- CLASS
- Tailwheel
- ROLE
- Tailwheel & aerobatic flying
- CREW POSITION
- Pilot in command
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
LIST OF MY DESTINATIONS
137 AIRPORTS · 14 COUNTRIES
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Australia
2 airports
Melbourne · Sydney
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Belgium
1 airport
Brussels
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Canada
2 airports
Hamilton · Toronto
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China
2 airports
Hefei · Shanghai
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Germany
1 airport
Leipzig
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Hong Kong
1 airport
Hong Kong
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Israel
1 airport
Tel Aviv
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Japan
2 airports
Tokyo · Nagoya
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Mexico
1 airport
Mexico City
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Singapore
1 airport
Singapore
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South Korea
1 airport
Seoul
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United Arab Emirates
1 airport
Dubai
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United States
120 airports
Albuquerque · Alva · Anchorage · Angwin · Arcata · Atlanta · Atwater · Auburn · Bakersfield · Bentonville · Billings · Boise · Bozeman · Burbank · Byron · Chicago · Cincinnati · Columbia CA · Columbia MO · Concord · Daggett · Dalhart · Davis · Delano · Denver · Emigrant Gap · Eugene · Eureka KS · Fairfield · Fresno · Gualala · Gustine · Half Moon Bay · Hayward · Hollister · Houston · Janesville · Joplin · King City · Lake Havasu City · Las Vegas · Little River · Littlefield · Livermore · Lodi · Long Beach · Los Angeles · Los Banos · Mangum · Marina · Marysville · Medford · Merced · Miami · Midland · Minneapolis · Missoula · Modesto · Monterey · Napa · New York · Oakdale · Oakland · Oceano · Omaha · Ontario · Oxnard · Palm Springs · Palo Alto · Pasco · Paso Robles · Petaluma · Philadelphia · Portland · Prescott · Redmond · Reno · Rio Vista · Sacramento · Salinas · Salt Lake City · San Antonio · San Carlos · San Diego · San Francisco · San Jose · San Luis Obispo · San Martin · Santa Ana · Santa Barbara · Santa Maria · Santa Rosa · Seattle · Selma · Sonoma · South Lake Tahoe · Spokane · St Louis · Stockton · Taylorville · Tracy · Truckee · Tucson · Ukiah · Vacaville · Van Nuys · Warsaw · Watsonville · Wichita · Wilton · Winslow
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Vietnam
1 airport
Hanoi
SELECT A COUNTRY TO VIEW ITS DESTINATIONS