ASA 'Nam Confirmation

[NotTooBad]

This is the first bit of true evidence that the Vietnam thing exists (that I've seen). As most of you know our Director of Safety was replaced with a current chief pilot (who I hated to see leave that post). They never publicly said where the previous Director of Safety was going to. It appears that he still works for ASA but his title is now "Air Mekong" according to the company directory. His direct supervisor is Brad Holt.

First info from ASA I've seen confirming any relationship. It appears there are two others working as "Air Mekong" as well.

 

[LazyLightnin']

According to the ASA directory, our director of safety and two other employees are listed as Air Mekong employees.

Better late than never, I suppose.

 

[NotTooBad]

Fml.........................

 

[LazyLightnin']

Fml.........................

Hahaha.. That made this thread worth it..

 

[zawillif]

If you click on Air Mekong you'll see everyone in the directory under that. There are three: one MX, one FltOps, and one FltOps Admin.

 

[wms]

.coo.

 

[SPDBRD747400]

Mesa Sucks!

 

[ASA_Aviator]

This is the first bit of true evidence that the Vietnam thing exists (that I've seen). As most of you know our Director of Safety was replaced with a current chief pilot (who I hated to see leave that post). They never publicly said where the previous Director of Safety was going to. It appears that he still works for ASA but his title is now "Air Mekong" according to the company directory. His direct supervisor is Brad Holt.

First info from ASA I've seen confirming any relationship. It appears there are two others working as "Air Mekong" as well.

This isn't news. BTW, Les had reported directly to Brad Holt in his previous job. The director of safety must report directly to the top at an airline, by regulation.

 

[Cpt Oveur]

It does not confirm anything about ASA actually flying over there. Flight ops has been involved with them for a while. The tech writers wrote their manuals!

http://www.ajc.com/business/asa-takes-flight-with-289306.html

There's still nothing that confirms an agreement for ASA pilots for a company that, as of this moment, do not have any airframes to their name yet.

 

[johnsonrod]

Will Jake go over there and break some hearts? Or, will he start crying like a fool just like on TV?

 

[bigshooter107]

Will Jake go over there and break some hearts? Or, will he start crying like a fool just like on TV?

Thank u sir, u have just made it possible for me to get through the day. Well played sir.

 

[CFI2766]

Wonder what representation our guys will have when they are over there?

IFALPA? Is the 'Nam a right to work state? 'Spose they get buzzed by some Mig 21s (this is a metaphor for those that are historically challenged) or have to dodge an SA2: ASAP it? Will that keep them out of a local jail while whatever Vietnamese 'investigation' is ongoing? Should they get on the first flight stateside after their pairing is up? If they are dinged while over there, how would that affect their US ATP? How would they go about getting an ICAO ATPL? Company paid training?

 

[zawillif]

Its a communist country so its definitely not right to work.

 

[777forever]

Will Jake go over there and break some hearts? Or, will he start crying like a fool just like on TV?

For the money they paying Jake I will gladly cry like a fool on TV although I might need some acting practice. I will then cry all the way to the bank. Then I'll go choose which one...scratch that...which two of the 2000+ female facebook friend requests I got to smash that night.

 

[NotTooBad]

Well said.

 

[1080P]

For the money they paying Jake I will gladly cry like a fool on TV although I might need some acting practice. I will then cry all the way to the bank. Then I'll go choose which one...scratch that...which two of the 2000+ female facebook friend requests I got to smash that night.

Totally agree man, lets see LA, chicks, money, free food, free drinks or six legs with reduced rest in GTR.........

 

[79%N1]

And that "Fool" has made more cash for being on 3 TV shows than any RJ Captain will make in 10 years. That and he hangs out in LA with tons of hot chicks while you ride the van to your reduced rest overnight in Mississippi hoping for a free breakfast in the morning!

 

[Long Time Gone]

It's 4am somewhere.....

 

[Cpt Oveur]

No need for an ICAO ATPL. There probably will not be any union representation. The only thing ALPA will do is ensure that your LOA is per the contract. You will not be working for ASA on this deal.

 

[crj567]

And that "Fool" has made more cash for being on 3 TV shows than any RJ Captain will make in 10 years. That and he hangs out in LA with tons of hot chicks while you ride the van to your reduced rest overnight in Mississippi hoping for a free breakfast in the morning!

I'm glad you think so.... Jake wins again! (I smell a man-crush.)