Founder Bio

GREGORY F. HALL

Former Executive Vice President and CEO

FedEx Express Air Operations

Gregory F. Hall was formally Executive Vice President and CEO of FedEx Express Air Operations.

Retiring from FedEx Express in January 2020, Mr. Hall had a 35-year career in the passenger airlines operations and cargo/express operations.

Mr. Hall oversaw and was responsible for the company’s global Air Operations division, which includes a fleet of more than 650 aircraft serving more than 375 airports worldwide.

In his previous role as Senior Vice President of Air Safety and Business Operations, Mr. Hall was responsible for safety, airworthiness and airline regulatory compliance, along with aviation technology management, jet fuel management, and aviation strategic projects. Our worldwide Feeder Operation, Charter Operation, and Corporate Aviation were also under Mr. Hall’s purview.

Mr. Hall served as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations, responsible for all aircraft maintenance functions. He was also the Vice President of Aircraft Maintenance when he joined FedEx Express in 2006.

Prior to joining FedEx, Mr. Hall was Senior Vice President of Maintenance & Engineering at United Airlines during Bankruptcy, where he was responsible for implementing continual improvement to increase revenue, lower costs, and enhance safety and reliability. He joined United while the company was still in bankruptcy protection, and made use of his strong labor relations background and in-depth knowledge of industry pension plans, benefits, and compensation programs.

Before United Airlines, Mr. Hall served in several executive roles at American Airlines, including Vice President of Line Maintenance, Vice President of the Tulsa Heavy Maintenance Base, Vice President of Aircraft Maintenance at American Eagle, and Managing Director of Quality Assurance. Mr. Hall also held various positions early in his Career with People Express Airlines and Eastern Airlines.

Married, with two adult children, Mr. Hall resides in Florida. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics/Aircraft Maintenance from Parks College of St. Louis University. He also holds an FAA Airframe and Power Plant license.

 Mr. Hall has served on the Wings Club Board of Directors, the Board of Advisors for Veteran Air Warriors, the Board for ORBIS International Flying Eye Hospital (NYC), and the America For Airlines Board in Washington DC