PHOENIX --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mesa Airlines COO Paul Foley recently celebrated 30 years in various operational roles within the commercial aviation industry. Foley began his career in 1986 as an aircraft mechanic for Piedmont Airlines. He later transitioned to flight operations, serving as a pilot, check airman, and eventually chief pilot. Prior to joining Mesa in 2006, Foley served as Vice President of Flight Operations for Independence Air. During his tenure at Mesa, Foley has held various leadership positions, including Vice President of Operations, Senior Vice President of Operations, and Executive Vice President and COO. "Paul has been an integral part of Mesa's success over the past decade," said Mesa Chairman and CEO Jonathan Ornstein. "His leadership and expertise have been instrumental in helping us navigate the challenges of the airline industry and achieve our operational goals." As COO, Foley oversees all aspects of Mesa's operations, including flight operations, maintenance, safety, security, customer service, and ground operations. He is also responsible for ensuring that Mesa meets all regulatory requirements. "I'm incredibly proud to be a part of the Mesa team," said Foley. "We have a great group of employees who are dedicated to providing safe and reliable air service. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with them to build on our success." About Mesa Airlines Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Mesa Airlines operates as American Eagle from Phoenix and Dallas/Fort Worth, as United Express from Houston and Washington Dulles, and as Mesa Airlines in 41 cities in 18 states. The company's combined network of more than 1,000 daily departures allows it to offer convenient connections across the United States and to several international destinations. Mesa operates 145 aircraft, with more than 200 additional regional jets on order. For more information, visit mesa-air.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160308006426/en/Mesa-Airlines-COO-Paul-Foley-Years-Operational