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NotTooBad

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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.
 
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.
 
NotTooBad said:
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.
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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.
 
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?
 
Its a communist country so its definitely not right to work.
 
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Will Jake go over there and break some hearts? Or, will he start crying like a fool just like on TV?
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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.
 
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777forever said:
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.
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Totally agree man, lets see LA, chicks, money, free food, free drinks or six legs with reduced rest in GTR.........
 
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!
 
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.
 
79%N1 said:
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!
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I'm glad you think so.... Jake wins again! (I smell a man-crush.)
 
79%N1 said:
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!
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Another regio-crush, but you're probably not his type!!! Maybe you can tell him you fly a "jet" and see how that works...oh wait, he flies "jets" too!! (" are used because we all know CRJs are far from a legit jet, glorified turbo-prop if we're considering performance).

What would be the next go-to line, I'm sure you've got one for when the girls chuckle at your jet-pilot line!
 
BillJBrake said:
Another regio-crush, but you're probably not his type!!! Maybe you can tell him you fly a "jet" and see how that works...oh wait, he flies "jets" too!! (" are used because we all know CRJs are far from a legit jet, glorified turbo-prop if we're considering performance).

What would be the next go-to line, I'm sure you've got one for when the girls chuckle at your jet-pilot line!
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I have no earthly idea what the hell you are talking about!

BTW...For a guy that is making fun of me for whatever reason that I must tell people I fly jets (where the hell did you come up with that one) you sure list a lot of cool jets on your profile!!! Who are you trying to impress???
 
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79%N1 said:
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!
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He'll blow it in Vegas and then be back at ASA flying to Monroe. I give him 3 months.
 
79%N1 said:
I have no earthly idea what the hell you are talking about!

BTW...For a guy that is making fun of me for whatever reason that I must tell people I fly jets (where the hell did you come up with that one) you sure list a lot of cool jets on your profile!!! Who are you trying to impress???
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Dude, you can't read...he only FUELS the cool jets...

/sarcasm
 
This whole thread has veered from gayness into just plain stupid.
 
79%N1 said:
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!
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I hope he is the new IAD chief pilot. You don't need a Sida badge to get into the crew lounge. I bet if he stands outside our ops he can pull enough tail that (ourasa) everyone would benefit from his stardom.
 
BillJBrake said:
Another regio-crush, but you're probably not his type!!! Maybe you can tell him you fly a "jet" and see how that works...oh wait, he flies "jets" too!! (" are used because we all know CRJs are far from a legit jet, glorified turbo-prop if we're considering performance).

What would be the next go-to line, I'm sure you've got one for when the girls chuckle at your jet-pilot line!
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This is hilarious coming from an "Aircraft Fuel Specialist".

:laugh::laugh: @ the enormous list of aircraft that you have fueled.
 
79%N1 said:
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!
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You forgot to mention that one of the 4 G's is in the van with him on the way to the Quality Inn! Let's be honest, I'd take Grandma, Gay, Ghetto or Grande over any one of the 25 hotties that started the show with Jake, any day! :rolleyes:
 
If they offer this to the SKYW side of the house, I am gonna get a #1 hooch(upcountry), a used Huey to commute in, and play Wagners "Ride of the Valkyries" all the way to the airport on the external PA system, that will freak them out. I also think I would start looking for a used Patrol Boat River, to ski behind on my days off.
Charlie Don't Surf
PBR
 
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PBRstreetgang said:
If they offer this to the SKYW side of the house, I am gonna get a #1 hooch(upcountry), a used Huey to commute in, and play Wagners "Ride of the Valkyries" all the way to the airport on the external PA system, that will freak them out. I also think I would start looking for a used Patrol Boat River, to ski behind on my days off.
Charlie Don't Surf
PBR
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Why not walk through downtown Hanoi with a spandex jumpsuit colored in our beloved "old glory" while playing Born in the USA on a boom box..................................at night?
 

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