Mercury GSE, a leading provider of ground support equipment (GSE) rental, leasing, and full-service fleet management solutions across North America, today announced the appointment of Eric Davis as Vice President of Operations, reinforcing the company’s position as the industry leader in service-backed GSE solutions.
Davis brings more than 28 years of experience in the aviation ground support equipment industry, with deep expertise across global aftermarket operations, service strategy, and large-scale operational leadership.
He has a proven track record of improving fleet performance, enhancing customer support delivery, and building high-performing service organisations across complex, multi-location environments.
Prior to joining Mercury GSE, Davis served as Director of Global Customer Care at Oshkosh AeroTech, where he led a team of nearly 80 professionals across multiple international locations.
In that role, he supported a global installed base of more than 25,000 GSE units, overseeing service delivery, parts support, and customer experience initiatives for airlines, cargo operators, and ground handlers worldwide.
In his new role, Davis will lead operational strategy and execution across Mercury GSE’s established North American platform, with responsibility for service delivery, fleet performance, and the continued expansion of the company’s nationwide support infrastructure.
He will work closely with the broader operations leadership team to expand field service capabilities, standardise processes, and further enhance Mercury’s response times and uptime performance.
Bob Travis, President of Mercury GSE, said: “Eric brings a level of operational leadership and global perspective that will immediately strengthen our ability to support customers at scale.
“This is not about building a platform—we’ve already built it. Eric’s focus is accelerating performance across an established national operation and continuing to raise the standard for service, reliability, and uptime in our industry.”
Jason Gendron, Chief Executive Officer of Mercury GSE, said: “Eric is a proven operator with deep industry credibility and a track record of building strong, customer-focused service teams.
“As we continue to grow, his leadership will be critical in strengthening our operational foundation and ensuring we continue our reputation for delivering consistent expeditious high-quality support to our customers across every market we serve.”
His appointment underscores Mercury GSE’s continued investment in operational excellence and its commitment to delivering high-performance GSE solutions backed by preventative maintenance programs, 24/7 breakdown support, and a fully integrated national service network.
Davis joins recent executive hires, Karla Harrington as Vice President of Leasing and Joe Davis as Vice President of Customer Experience, reinforcing Mercury GSE’s continued investment in leadership and operational scale.
The Mercury GSE team will be on-site at MRO Americas in Orlando, April 21–23, 2026, where attendees are invited to connect with the Mercury team at booth 3903.
