Gary Chafin

Gary has been part of the Hartzell team since 1987 and has led their factory repair, airline support, and product support groups before taking the helm of their OEM sales team in 2011.

Born in Germany and raised in California, Gary previously spent six and a half years as an airline maintenance specialist and crew chief for the 4950th Test Wing at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.He has a lifelong passion for aviation and is certified as an FAA Private Pilot (Single Engine Land), FAA Propeller Repairman, and FAA Repairman (Experimental Aircraft Builder.) Gary has constructed an experimental aircraft and is President of the Hartzell Employees Flying Club. In addition, he is a member of EAA and AOPA.