ASA's Drew Bedson - bye bye?

[letthebigdogeat]

Just heard that Drew Bedson is leaving ASA. Fact or rumor, we'll find out soon I guess.

 

[shamrock]

If it is true, good riddence.

 

[Medeco]

That would be some great news.

The next question would be who would be the one to replace him.

Medeco

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Anyone who will say "yes".

 

[letthebigdogeat]

Yeah, supposedly he got canned today. Will probably be announced tomorrow.

 

[Tomct]

It's about time that they got rid of the incompetent idiot! I, for one, hope that it is TRUE!!!

 

[ekuflyer]

I would guess Brian LeBreque(sp?)

 

[CandlerWun]

That guy made an absolutely terrible impression when he came to talk to our basic indoc class. All of the other people at least made an effort to look like good leaders, but not him. He was the only one who left me with the impression that I had made a mistake in coming here...seemed very bitter about his experiences in the industry and wanted to make sure that we felt that way, too. Good riddance if it is true.

Josh M.

 

[79%N1]

This would be a good thing, In my opinion, for ASA. DB was not a good 'employee guy'. He seemed to me like a used car salesman, never gave you a real, direct answer to any question.

 

[atrdriver]

Breaks my heart.

 

[Palerider957]

I would guess Brian LeBreque(sp?)

God, I hope not. BL is a grade A PUTZ!

 

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If true, the loss of Nelson and Drew at the same time would be a lot of change for Flight Operations. Wonder why and wonder who the replacements would be?

C S is a very good manager & leader ( getting things done without making everyone angry in the process ) but I would hate to lose him to the G.O. My thought is that if Bedson leaves, C S goes up and one of the very good Chief Pilots takes C S's spot.

I also think _ _ is well positioned, but is a truly terrifying possibility.

Could it be that we are going to get a Delta messiah like Comair got - "trust us, take concessions, get more airplanes, we want to help you." The low pressure system over CVG is all the Comair boys sucking up the cool aid.

 

[patriotflier]

ABSOLUTE FACT!!!!!!

BEDSON is gone!

There is a god after all. Don't let door slam you in the ass when you walk out the door Drew. Now if we could just get rid of Chuck T. we would be in much better shape!

 

[Oakum_Boy]

I think there are many _ _ 's up there who's promotion would make one consider the unemployment line as an attractive alternative.

 

[Palerider957]

Does anyone know why Drew got canned? Perhaps due to our less than lack luster performance.....;-)

 

[USCtrojan]

Leadership changes

ABSOLUTE FACT!!!!!!

BEDSON is gone!

There is a god after all. Don't let door slam you in the ass when you walk out the door Drew. Now if we could just get rid of Chuck T. we would be in much better shape!

Chuck T., Drew B, and Eva Holley were all TWA folks brought in by Ed Paquette. Ed went on his own way a few years ago. I wonder if Skip is getting his own leadership team together. I sincerely hope so, as this change is welcome news to the pilot group. Hopefully, (not holding my breath), we can begin to mend the gargantuan rift between the pilot group and senior management. If indeed Skip is assembling his own team, I would guess Chuck T, and Eva H, would not be a part of it. Only time will tell. This can only be a positive, I think?


Trojan

 

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Deleted - Darn hard not to write anything in this thread that would not result in me getting canned, or violated.

 

[ASADFW7]

Sad to see... edited.... edited..

 

[Ted Striker]

If it is true, good riddence.

Yes, this guy is a total toolbox. This can't be a bad thing. I am surprised I am hearing BL's name up to bat though, what is his current position?

 

[Mmmmmm Burritos]

Just got the company memo on Flica. Sure is real. BL will take over "all operations" for now until they figure out what they are gonna do, but it looks like some changes afoot for upper level mgmt at ASA. Skip says look for announcements in the upcoming days as they are reviewing the entire senior management team.

I wont post the memo since it's an internal memo but that's the jist of it.

BL is currently VP of ground ops (hold on, here it comes!!)

 

[Sinca3]

BL is currently VP of ground ops (hold on, here it comes!!)

New title.....VP of Operations per BL today just before the announcement

 

[Freebrd]

Drew was not from TWA, although Ed did have something to do with hiring him. Remember, Drew is the one who brought Scott Young here. Enough said there. I do agree though, that Chucky Suck and Eva "Do Everything To Get Ahead" should go!!!


If ASA was real serious, they'd look at the old midlevel managers from the G&J days. People like LW, MF, etc etc. that feed SB info that he WANTS to hear, not reality.

And really don't know what SB has done for us either, so send him on his way too!

And all the pilots should go too, and get some of those UAVs the USA is using over in the desert. Don't need no stinkin' pilots! And while we're at it, get rid of the F/As too, and install Coke machines! Rampers, yeah, send them on their way too, scheduling most differently, and on and on..........

 

[Medeco]

I will add that BL is a good person with some real people skills, for the interim he will be fine.

Best of all he is a Georgia Tech grad.

He has worked his way through Delta ranks for years.

I do not see him having the job of VP of Air Op's though.

But a good man he is.

Medeco

 

[atrdriver]

The best possible thing they could do is bring back DW to VP of flight ops. LJ would be another good choice. I don't know if they are going to want to pay the price though.

 

[Palerider957]

I will add that BL is a good person with some real people skills, for the interim he will be fine.

Best of all he is a Georgia Tech grad.

He has worked his way through Delta ranks for years.

I do not see him having the job of VP of Air Op's though.

But a good man he is.

Medeco

What??? Georgia Tech grad--is this supposed to mean something?? It's that whole "good ol'e boy" thing that has plagued this airline for decades.

How about hiring a professional? Yes he has worked for DELTA, consequently, he has NO allegiance to ASA the airline, or employee group.....just ask him.

Don't drink and post.

 

[Medeco]

Pale,

Ease up dude.

The GT reference was only in fun, I happen to be a yellowjacket fan.

I love how worked up you guys get on this board.

In case you forgot, ASA is owned by DELTA, of course I know you know this, but why are you so worked up about my post?

All I said was BL was a good guy, and he is.

I also said I doubt he will keep the job he just inherited.

I agree that DW would be a good one but I am afraid that bridge is burned for many reasons. I addition, he is too pro-pilot, from the GO's view and Chucky T would fell very threatened by him.

LJ ? Does she have any top management positions experience, besides CP?
If we are talking about a viable cadidate, we need to hire someone from a company that has produced results and good relations with its pilots.

Medeco

 

[Palerider957]

Fair enough.....

 

[USCtrojan]

Leadership changes

Brian L., from what I see, is an excellent choice. He is extremely intelligent and a good people person to boot (something ASA's past leadership LACKED, HUGE LACK!) Everything I've heard from Union Leaders and company pubs has been positive about Mr. LeBreque. I really hope Skip is assembling his type people and get rid of all the managers from the "good ol' days." Every single pilot I have talked to is overwhelmingly happy about the departure of bedson. On the same note, every pilot I have ever talked to has always had positive things to say about Skip......never bedson. Hopefully, we'll have leadership more along the lines of Skip and no more "fast eddy" types like bedson. What's even better is the memo says more changes are coming. I'm really looking forward to see some of the changes. Any predictions????

Trojan

 

[atrdriver]

I agree that DW would be a good one but I am afraid that bridge is burned for many reasons. I addition, he is too pro-pilot, from the GO's view and Chucky T would fell very threatened by him.

LJ ? Does she have any top management positions experience, besides CP?
If we are talking about a viable cadidate, we need to hire someone from a company that has produced results and good relations with its pilots.

Medeco

I think that DW would go back to it if the price were right. Two problems are, the price won't be right, and he IS to pro pilot, and that isn't what they want right now, although it certainly is what they NEED right now.

LJ was our Contract Administrator when DW was VP of flight Ops. She did a fantastic job, and was very pro pilot. She was, in fact, one of the driving forces of the "Scheduling Handbook" that management wants to disregard now. But again, she would certainly be pro pilot, and that is a huge strike as far as managment is concerned.

 

[Palerider957]

So, again, does anyone know why Drew was canned? This might help us figure out what's going on in the brain of the puzzle palace.