Robert Garrison

Robert Garrison is a First Officer at Mesa Airlines, Inc. since July 2023, with extensive experience in the United States Marine Corps from July 2014 to June 2023. Garrison served as a Naval Aviator and filled multiple roles including Quality Assurance Control Manager, Flight Test Director, and Fires Branch Head in the Capabilities Development Directorate. Responsibilities included overseeing USMC aviation requirements and capabilities development for various unmanned systems and targeting equipment. Garrison's earlier positions included Operations Officer for Marine Aircraft Group 29 and Squadron Operation Officer for Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366. Education includes a BA in History and Political Science from the University of Mississippi and completion of US Navy Flight School, earning credentials as a Naval Aviator and Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating.