Garry Melia, Board Member

Garry is the Assistant Chief Pilot for helicopters at a Part 91 Massachusetts-headquartered corporate flight department.  In addition, he coordinates their fixed and rotor wing flight operations quality assurance programs.  He previously served as safety manager, overseeing their ISBAO Stage 3 safety program.  Before assuming the role as safety manager, he had his first tenure as the Assistant Chief Pilot for helicopters. Prior to his business aviation career, Garry held positions as Sales Engineer, Project Manager and Account Executive for a national engineering, construction, and service company where he managed sales, installation, and service of commercial building automation systems throughout New England. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, he served 7 years on active duty in the U.S. Army followed by 15 years in the Massachusetts Army National Guard.  Garry retired as a Chief Warrant Officer and Master Army Aviator, having held numerous positions of responsibility in the U.S and overseas, including command and staff assignments.  In 2023, Garry received the NBAA Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award.  In 2025, he was honored as the Eastern Region Helicopter Council’s Pilot of the Year.  He is also a FlightSafety International trained Master Aviator.  Garry has served on the MBAA Board of Directors since 2019.