Buddy Pittman started with Mesa Air Group in Feb 2000 at CC Air in the Maintenance department. In Feb 2002, Mr. Pittman began work with Mesa Airlines in CLT as Lead Inspector. Then in August of 2003 he assumed the role of Manager of Quality Control for Mesa Airlines. Mr. Pittman then transferred to Freedom Airlines in May of 2007 as Director of Quality Control, Chief Inspector.
Prior to joining Mesa Air Group Mr. Pittman primarily worked in the General Aviation Field. After having received his private pilot license in 1981 he was employed in many different facets of the aviation business which included 1) Outside sales rep for Cooper Aviation Supply, 2) General Manager of Carolina Aviation, Inc., which included Fixed Base Operations, GA parts distribution, Corporate Jet parts brokering and piston engine overhaul. 3) President/Owner of Carolina Corporate Airspares, a corporate jet parts brokering firm.