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Looking For GV Pilots
I am consulting for a defense contractor that has just been awarded a new contract with the USAF to operate a Gulfstream owned test aircraft (GV) for a two year period. Initially there will not be a lot of flying, so the company is considering the use of contractors on a part-time basis. Pay... -
Evergreen For Sale
I've heard a good rumor that Del Smith is in the process of selling his company to a group of outside investors. The deal is supposed to close at the end of this month with Del sticking around to lead the transition for at least another year. -
Tanker Deal Gone Bust
While most folks who read the newspaper have already heard about the Boeing KC-767 lease deal being killed, the attached article reveals that there is a possibility that the contract to buy a tanker replacement could be opened up to Airbus (and anyone else) to compete for the bid. This should... -
More Good News: Defined-Benefit Plans
Anyone who still works for an airline with a DB pension plan needs to read this Business Week link...the hits just keep on coming! http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/04_29/b3892001_mz001.htm -
Where there's smoke there's fire
I stumbled across this article about Southeast airlines and figured it made worthwhile reading for the at-large pilot community. I would very seriously doubt ever applying to this outfit if the stories in this article are borne out to be true in court and via FAA review...- SpeedBird
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Leo Mullin Announces Retirement
It looks as if Mr. Mullin is passing the reins over to someone else starting on Jan, 1 2004. Here's the PR that provides the details. I'm sure the Delta insiders will add additional commentary to this move. Delta CEO To Retire -
JBLU Pilot Hiring Trends
I just finished listening to the JBLU Q2 CC. In the Q&A wrap-up, one of the analysts asked DN how the company went about selecting its pilots. He (DN) said that JBLU hires roughly 1/3 military, 1/3 furloughed/commercial, and 1/3 corporate. According to DN, the airline likes this mix for the... -