MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) has announced the appointment of Gary Dolski as Vice President of Customer Support, reporting to Robert Molsbergen, President.

Dolski’s leadership spans Aftermarket Sales, Field Service, Customer Support, and Spares with responsibilities that include Warranty, Technical Publications, Aftermarket Business Development, Repair and Overhaul and the MDHI Authorized Service Center Network.

Dolski joins MD Helicopters from Bombardier, Inc. where he most recently served as Director of the Authorized Service Facility responsible for implementing worldwide aftermarket support strategy for its MRO network, supporting both business and commercial aircraft, with specific emphasis on emerging BRIC markets.

Dolski has over 28 years of progressive aerospace management experience within both commercial and government/military environments. He has significant international experience and during his tenure at Bombardier and Bristol Aerospace worked within the Customer Support, Contracts and Supply Chain, Business Development and Strategy, Operations, Finance, Programs and Engineering Services fields.

Commenting on Dolski’s appointment, Molsbergen said, “Hiring someone with Gary’s depth of experience emphasizes MD’s commitment to our aftermarket support, spares and service center offerings.  We intend to provide the very best support available to our customers and Gary has the resolve to make this happen.”

About MD Helicopters, Inc.
MD Helicopters, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters.  The MDHI family of rotorcraft is world renowned for its value, versatility and performance.  The MD Helicopters family includes the twin-engine MD Explorer®, and single engine versions of the MD 600N®, MD 520N®, MD 500E® and MD 530F®. The NOTAR® system for anti-torque control is used exclusively by MD Helicopters. The Company is based in Mesa, Ariz.  For more information about MDHI visit http://www.mdhelicopters.com .

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