Jet Fuel Specialists

Pipeline to Aircraft Fueling System Experts

Large aviation capital project equipment supplier.  Mechanical and instrumentation system integrator.  Industry veterans to support your system needs.

Our Skills

We Can Help You With...

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System and Equipment Supplier

We provide equipment packages for large commercial and military aviation projects with a focus on system integration.

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Instrumentation & Controls

We have extensive experience supplying and commissioning automatic tank gauging, load computers, electronic flow meters, pressure transmitters, and many other field devices.

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Startup & Commissioning

We take pride in gaining expertise on every piece of equipment we sell, thus utilizing this deep knowledge by self-performing system startup and commissioning.

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Flushing Plan Development and Review

Experienced in planning and running system flushes to meet ATA-103 requirements for commercial and Section 33 08 53 or 33 08 55 requirements for military projects.

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Maintenance Expertise

Many facilities are operating past their design life. We will evaluate how to optimize existing system operation, extend equipment life, and improve maintenance practices to maximize facility throughput.

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Training

Post system startup, we provide hands-on training to operators for system operation and equipment operation and maintenance procedures.  Service after the sale never stops at JFS as we are always a phone call away if technical support is needed.

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Plan Design Reviews

A&E firms frequently collaborate with JFS regarding equipment selection and system optimization throughout the project life cycle. In addition, JFS provides timely equipment cost estimates to Design Engineers in support of their project budget proposals.

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Value Engineering

We strive to find elegant, simple, and economical solutions to fuel system design and operational issues. “Bigger is always better” and “that’s the way we’ve always done it” are not in our vocabulary.

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Project Documentation

The attention-to-detail in our submittal packages is unmatched and results in an efficient approval process for our clients which ultimately saves them time and money. In addition, we provide thorough flushing and start-up plans and timely IOM closeout documents to support the project timeline.

Industry Experts

Commercial & Military

Fueling Systems

Jet Fuel Specialists supplies equipment packages to Contractors who construct large aviation fueling systems in the US (commercial market) and Worldwide (US DoD market). Jet Fuel Specialists is more than just a supplier and integrator of fueling equipment. With our combined experience of field work at hundreds of military and commercial fixed installations worldwide, we are uniquely qualified to solve complex technical problems at the equipment/component AND system levels by delivering robust, timely, and cost-effective solutions to our clients. We regularly interface with Design Engineers, Contractors and End Users to optimize their fuel system reliability and life span through persistent root cause analysis of past, current, and future issues. Simply throwing replacement parts at a problem is not in our DNA.

Our Team Members

Why We Are
The Best For The Job

The Jet Fuel Specialists team has over 70+ years of combined experience working with commercial and military fueling systems. Our team has worked on several continents, extreme environments, and some of the most remote fueling systems in the world.

Leadership

Sam Skaff

Sam Skaff

Senior Project Manager

Sam has managed large capital commercial and military fuel system projects for 17+ years. He has made a name for himself by performing root cause analysis to troubleshoot and fix equipment and system problems. Sam’s extensive experience includes start-up and commissioning large hydrant fuel systems, control valve tuning, flushing, and pigging.

Luke Skaff

Luke Skaff

Senior Project Manager

Luke comes from a background of Electrical Engineering and industrial hardware design and has 9+ years of aviation industry experience. His deep knowledge of fuel system instrumentation, PLC controls, and ATG equipment is foundational to our ability to provide elegant, cost-effective solutions for our clients.

Greg Coppage

Greg Coppage

Senior Estimator

Greg handles project estimation as his primary duty.  With 24+ years of aviation fueling system industry experience, Greg leverages his mechanical engineering background with extensive knowledge of fueling system design, project management, and field startup and commissioning. Greg has traveled the world in support of commercial and military fueling projects which informs his desire to bring efficient, robust solutions to the aviation industry.

Project Managers

Brandon Wyatt, P.E.

Brandon Wyatt, P.E.

Senior Project Manager (Denver)

Brandon is a licensed mechanical engineer with an API 653 certification and 11+ years of experience in the fuels industry. His background includes project management of large scale OCONUS SRM fuel projects, engineering R&D with NAVFAC EXWC for fuel system emergencies / contingencies / recovery and reuse of compromised jet fuel, engineering design of fuel systems, and extensive 3D modeling of fuel components. Brandon's broad experience brings creative and efficient solutions to complex construction problems.

Alex DeRosa

Alex DeRosa

Project Manager (Denver)

Alex began his fuels career in 2012 after receiving his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He is proficient in cradle to grave project work, leading efforts in estimating, procurement, logistics, project execution, and closeout. He has worked on-site in remote locations including Guantanamo Bay, Andros Island, & San Clemente Island among others. He is meticulous in understanding system operations and his ability to troubleshoot systems.

Thomas Senseman

Thomas Senseman

Project Manager (Honolulu)

Thomas has 10+ years of experience executing federal fuels projects for the Navy and Air Force in the pacific region. He gained an understanding of fuels systems having held various field positions on design-build CIR (clean, inspect, repair) - type projects at multiple underground fuel facilities with atypical designs. He has a well-rounded perspective of the construction process, having served as on-site procurement/project engineer, construction quality control manager, and on-site project manager. Being based in Hawaii and having supported and managed projects throughout the pacific, Thomas is also familiar with the distinct challenges presented by overseas and island work.

Dave Dougherty

Dave Dougherty

Project Manager

Dave is a former nuclear mechanic in the Navy stationed on an aircraft carrier through multiple deployments. He has a degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology and over 10 years in electro-mechanical troubleshooting. He has made improvements in several industries post military including Hydrogen Fueling and CNC Machining.  His experience in trouble shooting and root cause analysis has allowed for rapid problem solving. 

Drew Dougherty

Drew Dougherty

Assistant Project Manager

Drew served 5 years in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman/Surgical Technologist. Bringing a high level of attention to detail and problem-solving skills from the medical field. He has a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in project management.

Estimators

Scott Hunn

Scott Hunn

Estimator

Scott started in fuels work in 1986, working at fuel terminals with an aviation fuels contractor at such airports like DFW & George Bush.  As he continued in his career, he began working at various military installations; such as new Type 3 Hydrant Fuel Systems and new hydrant fueling pits for military aircraft.  He has worked as a pipefitter, pipe welder and superintendent.  While working for an API 650 tank fabrication/erector, he obtained his Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Texas at Arlington.  After 10 years with the fuels division of a general contractor, he came to JFS.  

Admin Team

Megan Allf

Megan Allf

Logistics Manager

Megan brings 11+ years of aviation fueling equipment industry experience to our team with widespread experience in planning and managing complex shipment schedules. Megan has extensive experience managing domestic and international shipments. In addition, Megan serves as the secondary point of contact for Accounts Payables / Receivables.

Chelsea Hannah

Chelsea Hannah

Accounting Manager

Chelsea manages Accounts Payables / Receivables workflows. Her strong attention to detail skills has proven to be a valuable asset to JFS. Chelsea serves as the primary point of contact for AP/AR.

Sachie Minnihan

Sachie Minnihan

Assistant Project Manager

Sachie has 9+ years of experience supporting the execution of federal and municipal aviation and infrastructure construction projects. She contributes across all phases of project delivery, working alongside project managers and engineering teams to support schedule coordination, compliance, and successful project outcomes.

Link

Link

Chief Office Dog - "COD"

Link specializes in sleeping in the sun and interrupting meetings with squeaky toy noises.