Branson offers Sully a Job!

[Esprit]

Overlooked in all of this was the Reporter's name, Spencer Weiner. How would you like to go through life with a name like that?

ESPRIT

 

[Axel]

Overlooked in all of this was the Reporter's name, Spencer Weiner. How would you like to go through life with a name like that?

ESPRIT

This guy has made a go of it.

http://www.weinerville.com/

 

[Erlanger]

Branson is full of sh!t. Sully first heard of the offer through the media. If Branson was serious he would of personally notified Sully and made the offer himself. He knows Sully at his age isn't going to leave US Air. Branson just wanted his 15 minutes of fame...again!

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Overlooked in all of this was the Reporter's name, Spencer Weiner. How would you like to go through life with a name like that?

ESPRIT

He wouldn't have to change his name if he went into porn.

 

[Abernathy]

Branson is full of sh!t. Sully first heard of the offer through the media. If Branson was serious he would of personally notified Sully and made the offer himself. He knows Sully at his age isn't going to leave US Air. Branson just wanted his 15 minutes of fame...again!

True. At 58, by the time Virgin Galactic could ever be realized, the guy would be under mandatory retirement.

I'm sure Sulley well get millions from his book deal, anyway. And good for him. I hope he does well.

 

[cactusboy53]

I heard the next Merger was: Virgin - Jet Blue - US Airways. The call sign: VirginBlueUS

Would Sully want DOH if he went to Virgin??

 

[Colonel Savage]

He wouldn't have to change his name if he went into porn.

I've always had sympathy for anyone who had the last name of Roach.

(Not intended to offend anyone who has or knows anyone who has the last name of Roach)

 

[crxpilot]

Sorry, but this Sulley business has just gotten out of hand. What's next? Is the Pope gonna give him official sainthood? (after he has been knighted by the queen........)

 

[800Dog]

Are you bought off if you take a job for a new company for more money? Some people call that career progression. Not that I would expect airline pilots to understand that. For union employees, career progression is going up a number when somebody quits or dies.

At least with the union way, if you perform, you move up. No bias involved like the other way. How many undeserving people have been promoted because of who they know? Both options have pros and cons.

 

[Jim Smyth]

Many years ago I flew corporate jets for a guy that had more money than God. I would think potentially working for Branson would be in the same category. Bow-ing to his every whim and laughing at his stupid jokes. Passssssssssss, having senority and a line every month rules!

 

[Tweaker]

Branson is full of sh!t. Sully first heard of the offer through the media. If Branson was serious he would of personally notified Sully and made the offer himself. He knows Sully at his age isn't going to leave US Air. Branson just wanted his 15 minutes of fame...again!

What he said. That guy is a really great capitalist (admire that) but also a huge wanker of a human being. I am sure it keeps him up at night that many agree.

$240 / hour is around what US East USED to make pre-9/11. Parity +2% era.

Isn't VA non-union? If so, the pilots could "not like" this offer to Sully, but they also can't do sheeot about it. Simple fact, not saying anything one way or another about pro or anti unionism.

 

[johnsonrod]

I'd give up airline flying to fly that Intergalactic aircraft in a heartbeat (well, once it is fully tested)... Talk about exciting flying. But I bet a lot of the senior airline pilots out there would still get bored and jaded flying that thing too...

 

[Erlanger]

I'd give up airline flying to fly that Intergalactic aircraft in a heartbeat (well, once it is fully tested)... Talk about exciting flying. But I bet a lot of the senior airline pilots out there would still get bored and jaded flying that thing too...

At what pay? RJ pay? Haha! LOL! I can joke about that. I fly an RJ too. LOL!

 

[Tejas-Jet]

His retirement is probably pretty secure, even if he elects to never fly again for airways or the virgin.

Sadly, Sully's pension plan was terminated during the BK proceedings.

Why do you think he had to start up that sideline business?

 

[Cobra17]

Throw in 5 Virgin sorority nurse flight attendants and it's a deal.

 

[Flybywire44]

Good for him, but I hope Branson offers the FO something as well.

Either way, I hope he takes it. To have the opportunity to leave a disgraceful payscale under a d**chebag CEO to make a bunch of money working for Branson.

That's an easy one.

What? The FO threw no gear over the Hudson on January 15th! The FO will only get his PGC fund and a lower seniority to an America West pilot with 15 years less longevity.

However, I'm sure Capt Sully will look out for his FO.

One thing is for sure, the senior Virgin Captain who wanted to go to Space will be pissed!

 

[regionaltard]

#1 Seniority and Double the Pay of the (now)#2 guy that's been there for years?

Pretty big FU to the people that have been keeping his planes out of the water all of these years.

+1. They don't call him Sir Dick for nothing.

 

[UALjan15]

Sadly, Sully's pension plan was terminated during the BK proceedings.

Why do you think he had to start up that sideline business?

Dude, I think everyone is aware that his airline pension is toast. I think he was alluding to Sulley's future in the speaking engagement business, which will pay him handsomely if he partakes. Not to mention that his little side business might grow some legs pretty fast.

 

[Capi_Cafre']

Pretty impressive seniority grab, even for an East guy.

 

[Full of LUV]

Why Virgin Atlantic?

He's 58 yrs old with kids and the opportunity to make twice what a British 747 captain makes. I'm pretty sure he doesn't give a smack what other people think about him.

On that note, does anyone have a Virgin Atlantic (not Virgin American) payscale..

Why do you think Virgin Atlantic instead of America, because they fly over more icy water on an annual basis? What would that say about the future of Virgin America that Branson's new "best pilot" doesn't go there, but to Virgin Atlantic? What about Virgin Blue, at least then he could be based in Sydney, probably the equal commute from his home in Danville than London England? Maybe he'll get his own personal base assignment???