Vice President of Technical Services and Purchasing
Mesa Airlines, Inc.
Gary Appling joined Mesa in June 2006 as the Director of MRO Services (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul) and was promoted to Vice President of Technical Services and Purchasing in December 2006. Mr. Appling began his airline career as a Ramp Agent with Delta Air Lines and later also worked for Continental Airlines, Airborne Express and TIMCO Aviation Services. While at these companies Mr. Appling held positions of increasing responsibility, primarily in Purchasing and MRO management. Mr. Appling also served in the US Air Force from 1981 to 1989 and is a licensed A&P Technician. Mr. Appling lives in Phoenix and is married with two sons, the eldest being a First Officer with Air Midwest.
