SkyW new COO

[ArcticFlier]

Is he still CP? Or did he get promoted?

No.
No.

I think he's going to spend more time with his family.............

 

[Snoopy Mendoza]

Smile

 

[Morning Wood]

My feeling on this is that Ron was thrown under the bus to placate UA and our own BOD for our recent performance problems.

The "black ops" thing is just spin to save face. This has happened to a number of top managers in the past. They are given menial tasks, like overseeing fuel, or hotel contracts, or they decide to return to fly the line, and after a while you don't hear about them anymore.

I don't think that was it. Ron worked his way up from loading bags and fueling airplanes. He's a pretty sharp cat about how the whole operation works. I don't know if the new guy knows much more than counting beans.
Time will tell.

 

[Morning Wood]

Fizer is opening a handwriting analysis agency. No more helicopter charters.

Now that is the post of the year! I see the "PH" grafftti is back in the SLC crew lounge bathroom.

 

[txpilot1974]

Now that is the post of the year! I see the "PH" grafftti is back in the SLC crew lounge bathroom.

I saw that! LMAO!!

 

[Gr82Aviate]

Then in the near future we can expect Holt to return to the line so he can "spend more time with his family".

Then God help us all, because if there is anyone in management who pulls for the pilots, its Brad. With him out of the way, then management will really go wild.

Its not too late to send in your cards.

Our Brad?????
Huh???? Whatcha been smokin?

 

[~~~^~~~]

I'm not sure the over the horizon outlook is positive for SkyWest. The operation does not have a toe hold in the next generation of equipment and indications are that the CRJ has a diminishing role in major airlines fleet plans.

There is always an exodus of insiders whenever a business turns the corner....

Of course the New Certificate rumor might have some legs. Not that the industry needs more competition, but as long as there is no union to stop it, why not just get a new certificate whenever you operate a new fleet type? It allows the airlines to get rid of seniority and longevity. By my figures, the complete destruction of ASA and SkyWest's longevity is worth around $100,000,000 per year. That will not happen, but for managers it probably looks real good on paper.

The President of ASA told a class of upgrading Captains that it made sense to completely turn over the seniority list every five years because pilot longevity was such a cost problem. In case no one has noticed, ASA's alarming level of turnover is not percieved to be a problem - in fact it seems to be working to plan.

 

[Erlanger]

Our Brad?????
Huh???? Whatcha been smokin?

I agree.

And another one that doesn't know what he's talking about either;

I'm not sure the over the horizon outlook is positive for SkyWest. The operation does not have a toe hold in the next generation of equipment and indications are that the CRJ has a diminishing role in major airlines fleet plans.

 

[GuppyPuppy]

Then in the near future we can expect Holt to return to the line so he can "spend more time with his family".

Then God help us all, because if there is anyone in management who pulls for the pilots, its Brad. With him out of the way, then management will really go wild.

Its not too late to send in your cards.

Isn't Brad the same jackarse who came in to a new-hire class in early Feb. '03 and told everyone that they were all getting furloughed. Then came back and said, "Well actually we just aren't going to pay you while you're in training. Kind of makes you feel good just to have a job, doesn't it?".

Then went on to explain that they all were making sacrifices at SkyWest and told the class that he wouldn't be able to buy the two wave-runners he was going to get.

Yeah, he sure seems to be the ONE who is looking out for the pilot group.

GP

 

[Tarzan]

And another one that doesn't know what he's talking about either;

Getting uncomfortable huh? The outlook for the entire regional is not so rosy. As mainline begins to final adjust to post deregulation scenarios, I believe you'll begin to the see the demise of the small jet. The regional jet was a means to an end to accomplish the overall goal of operating on tight profit margins.

I honestly believe you'll see regional return to what it was before the business operational correction started. They will be actual regional feeds flying turbo props.

 

[Ben Dover]

I believe you'll begin to the see the demise of the small jet. The regional jet was a means to an end to accomplish the overall goal of operating on tight profit margins.

I honestly believe you'll see regional return to what it was before the business operational correction started. They will be actual regional feeds flying turbo props.

Well those are a few interesting predictions. Just wondering where your crystal ball is getting its information.

Has the ball forgotten that the business traveler really grooves on frequency? Sure people bitch about flying RJs but I don't hear many people saying "I liked it better in the old days when I had a choice of one flight."

Has the ball forgotten the importance of load factor and the importance of "hub encatchment?"

I'm just curious how these airlines are going to continue to feed their hubs/infrastructure without feeders airlines drawing people in.

 

[SSDD]

I have known BH for a long time. Being a VP puts you in a precarious position, but had he not been there, things would be a hell of a lot worse. I know of a lot of things others in management wanted to take away, and he has stood up and kept them in place.

 

[Tarzan]

Well those are a few interesting predictions. Just wondering where your crystal ball is getting its information.

Has the ball forgotten that the business traveler really grooves on frequency? Sure people bitch about flying RJs but I don't hear many people saying "I liked it better in the old days when I had a choice of one flight."

Has the ball forgotten the importance of load factor and the importance of "hub encatchment?"

I'm just curious how these airlines are going to continue to feed their hubs/infrastructure without feeders airlines drawing people in.

You didn't read the last part of my statement. I still believe they will feed their hubs with actual regional feed. (Small trubo props and bigger turbo props) As the EMB and CRJ adjust to what the airlines want with more cost effective airplanes, mainline pilots are going to start demanding some concessions back on scope.

So far as load factor, does the CRJ by itself make money even when it's full? The numbers may point one way but hard life determines another. (Indy?)

I still think the regions getting as big as they did was a means to an end to get through the shake up from deregulation.

My crystal is flawed no doubt but from the what the market appears to be doing, it's what I see in the future.

 

[Sedona16]

The question was posed to Ron and this was Rons response:

Q. So you are not leaving the Company?
Ron: Not on April second. I mean, eventually all of us will retire in one way or another, but I plan to stay on to help Chip with the transition. So while my job responsibilities will shift, I'll still be part of SkyWest. But right now I'm looking at possibilities. I think at times we dream about a lot of endless possibilities, any of which could play out. But I think it's safe to say that the immediate future has me exploring the possibilities.

My prediction is that Ron is ready for something bigger than regional jets. He knows the possability of gettting bigger planes and being a real airline (not just a gopher boy for other airlines) is about history. If that was going to happen it would have happened during the six years after 911. The power is now flowing back to the major airline pilot unions and scope will be tightening soon. I remember speaking to Ron in 2000 and even back then he was very interested in getting involved in something bigger than a regional operation. He talked about how much he would love to take over America West and turn it into a lean mean airline. I think when he talks about "possabilities" above he is talking about finding a lead position with a turn around operation to become a real player outside of regional flying. Only time will tell....we will see.

 

[trip]

I have the same hunch, doubt if he will buying a new boat for the lake. Look for him to turn up somewhere else.

 

[Rick James]

My prediction is that Ron is ready for something bigger than regional jets. He knows the possability of gettting bigger planes and being a real airline (not just a gopher boy for other airlines) is about history. If that was going to happen it would have happened during the six years after 911. The power is now flowing back to the major airline pilot unions and scope will be tightening soon. I remember speaking to Ron in 2000 and even back then he was very interested in getting involved in something bigger than a regional operation. He talked about how much he would love to take over America West and turn it into a lean mean airline. I think when he talks about "possabilities" above he is talking about finding a lead position with a turn around operation to become a real player outside of regional flying. Only time will tell....we will see.

I have to agree with you. It seemed that Ron was the guy with guts to go after most of the growth SkyWest has had recently. I liked the guy, and respected him, when I worked at SkyWest.

Could anybody shed some light on what happened to Tony F.?

 

[DontFeedTheBear]

Could anybody shed some light on what happened to Tony F.?

I heard that the POS was forced out of his CP position due to some very costly lawsuits against SKYW from many of the pilots he fired. A day of celebration for all pilots here. Perhaps a real eye opener for the union drive....

Also the rumor mill says that he is in "hot water" himself for some recent actions... Can anyone shed some light on that?

Yogi

 

[viper548]

Looking at insider transactions, Ron Reber hasn't sold any SKYW stock in over a year. I think his "special projects" will be a promotion from COO of SkyWest Airlines

 

[Snoopy Mendoza]

Looking at insider transactions, Ron Reber hasn't sold any SKYW stock in over a year. I think his "special projects" will be a promotion from COO of SkyWest Airlines

He only has about 4,000 shares left. Ron liked to talk in very general and flowerly ways. However, all that resulted was nothing but the same.

He was forced out.

He isn't a bad guy, but he isn't the kind of guy who can lead a $2 billion a year national airline with 2 pilot groups to whip around. He is too nice of a guy for that.

The new guy isn't about culture, he is about P/L statements, ratios and slide rules. Remember, SkyWest, Inc will have about a $1 billion is cash in a few years.

:beer:

 

[scangadah]

The question was posed to Ron and this was Rons response:


My prediction is that Ron is ready for something bigger than regional jets. He knows the possability of gettting bigger planes and being a real airline (not just a gopher boy for other airlines) is about history. If that was going to happen it would have happened during the six years after 911. The power is now flowing back to the major airline pilot unions and scope will be tightening soon. I remember speaking to Ron in 2000 and even back then he was very interested in getting involved in something bigger than a regional operation. He talked about how much he would love to take over America West and turn it into a lean mean airline. I think when he talks about "possabilities" above he is talking about finding a lead position with a turn around operation to become a real player outside of regional flying. Only time will tell....we will see.

Virgin America?