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[PilotGuy]

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[doh]

If we ever share a cockpit shanes123, nigy will be in full force, fair warning.

 

[chainring]

I'm typing slooooowly, what...should...we...do...? Vote...in...a...union...so...our...C...A...s...can...make...F...O...wages...like...your...C...A...s? And you won't be laughing in my face because I won't be here if they tear it down to your scumbag operator level. I have a network and I will take a different job.

And you think by keeping a Union off the property is going to protect your wages. Your a KR wet dream. Welcome to the jungle boys! And the scumbag operator you refer to is now your new fearless leader. I'm sure he will take care of us. He has to, he wrote a book about it.

 

[shanes123]

If we ever share a cockpit shanes123, nigy will be in full force, fair warning.

Would rather take a walk down the street into a side alley and see who walks back.

 

[dime line]

Would rather take a walk down the street into a side alley and see who walks back.

You an DOH are idiot's

 

[Ludicrous Speed]

-Why would KR suddenly instruct our maintenance folks to not try as hard? That doesn't make any sense.-

No, it doesn't make sense. But what lead you to believe those same mx folks would still be there in six months? Take a look at FlOps mx. I'm not talking about the out-sourced mx - which now seems to be Cleveland's preference. I'm talking about what is labeled as FlOps mx. I can not tell you what company is running or managing or contracting each of FlOps' mx bases - that's how many times they've changed hands. Honestly, the mechanics have been passed around more times than a Saturday night hooker.

You're thinking straight-line, as in "confront a problem head-on". But we're outside the cockpit and the issues we face are non-linear. Maybe the sky isn't falling. But someone is actively thinking, and planning, and working to change things to their benefit, while telling you it is to your benefit also. It's up to you to decide whether those changes actually do benefit you.

 

[GlorifiedCabbie]

Here it is for ya.

From: Christine Herchick
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2013
To: All Employees
Subject: Flight Options End of Year Announcement from Kenn Ricci

Dear Flight Options Team Member,

With the acquisition of Flexjet by Directional Aviation Capital (DAC) complete, the senior leadership team and I have been in the midst of conducting a deep analysis of both organizations.

In any transition, you strive to retain what works and search for opportunities for improvement. The senior leadership team and I are focused on identifying and enhancing best practices across the company. Now, more than ever, we need to keep an open mind to new ideas and also realize that just because something is being reviewed or changed, it is not a reflection on any deficiency or shortcoming; but reflective of a change in vision and a desire for us to be the best at what we do.

Having been involved in acquiring companies before, I can tell you that we can all do two things to make it a success. First, is to stay focused on providing an excellent customer experience. Second, is to overly communicate. Don?t be afraid to ask for information or provide excess information when you are asked.

Staying with the theme of communicating, I wanted you to be aware of some of my thoughts on how I see our leadership team and their responsibilities shaping up for the future:

I have asked Mike Silvestro as CEO of Flight Options and Deanna White as CEO of Flexjet to work together to drive the revenue and operational strategies for our two closed fleet business units. In this joint effort, Deanna will assume responsibilities for the Finance and Operations teams while Mike will assume responsibilities for the revenue and owner-facing teams including Sales, Marketing, Contracts, CAM, and Strategy. Mike and Deanna will work with Kevin Vaughan, from the DAC team, to develop business plans and drive improvements across the organizations.

We have also identified key resources within our organizations to assume additional responsibilities. As a first step, Megan Wolf will assume the role of VP of Owner Experience across both organizations ? overseeing Flight Options? Owner Services group, as well as Flexjet?s Customer Account Management team. Additionally, in the coming weeks, we will establish shared services across the storefronts. In the initial phase, Flight Options and Flexjet?s Legal, Human Resources, and Information Systems departments will combine their teams to drive efficiencies while maintaining and enhancing the vital support they provide. As part of this effort, Deb Perelman will lead the Legal team. Bob Sullivan, with the support of Amy Mallouf from Flexjet, will lead the Human Resource group. Cathy Santeiu from Flexjet will assume the role of VP of Information Technology.

After the holiday season, I invite you to join me on January 29 in the Flight Options ramp and right side training rooms for an employee meeting. At this meeting, I will discuss the future vision for Flight Options. The invites for this meeting will be sent to you shortly.

As we begin this new chapter in our organization, we remain committed to our Three Fundamental Principles, as well as to providing a premium private jet travel experience. Thank you for your continued dedication and hard work. I look forward to the New Year and the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead for all of us. Have a safe holiday season with your families.

Best,

Kenn Ricci
Principal, Directional Aviation Capital

 

[GlorifiedCabbie]

Looks like we should try to work together instead of against each other. Infighting is just what management wants. It divides the pilot group.

 

[doh]

And you think by keeping a Union off the property is going to protect your wages. Your a KR wet dream. Welcome to the jungle boys! And the scumbag operator you refer to is now your new fearless leader. I'm sure he will take care of us. He has to, he wrote a book about it.

Reread my post. I said nothing of the sort.

 

[doh]

Looks like we should try to work together instead of against each other. Infighting is just what management wants. It divides the pilot group.

I'd go for this.

 

[doh]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ludicrous Speed
What to do, what to do.

Well, you're doing something now - reading the boards, keeping your ear to the ground. And you're asking questions and posting comments and calling bs when you think you hear it - as you should.

What helped me was keeping a journal - not a Dear Diary journal - actually just a list of the changes made to the company and our work rules and operating parameters. Individually, these changes may not amount to much. But collectively, well, it's another matter.

Here's a given: you'll be told that every change that's made is for the company's benefit and so, by extension is to your benefit as well. Maybe. But not necessarily. Make a list on your iPhone or your laptop. Keep it short and simple. Changes, comments from mgmt, assurances, forecasts, promises. Here's three for your list:

9/5/13 DAC to buy portion of FJ for 185million, FJ to be separate
from FO
12/5/13 DAC finalizes purchase for 195million
12/19/13 KR's end of year announcement:
Deanna now finance and operations
Mike Silv now revenue, sales, marketing, contract, cam, strategy


This is an excellent idea from the other thread. I started doing this when they announced the purchase. My list includes the differences in benefit packages as well.

 

[jetwash]

A good idea, I agree.

But, just remember some of the Flex managers may be out of the loop on what is going to happen and are just being used to put out "feel good" info.

 

[Propilot77]

A good idea, I agree.

But, just remember some of the Flex managers may be out of the loop on what is going to happen and are just being used to put out "feel good" info.

I think that's exactly right!

 

[GlorifiedCabbie]

Now that the deal between DAC and Flex is complete, what improvements have you seen?

 

[exagony]

Now that the deal between DAC and Flex is complete, what improvements have you seen?

On the Flex side - nothing - health benefits are worse than before along with loss of company share purchase - strapping in tight for the next few months

 

[johnnyride24]

On the Flex side - nothing - health benefits are worse than before along with loss of company share purchase - strapping in tight for the next few months

Painting the planes in Options Livery with a differnet colored pin stripe.

Word is 6 Globals, 16Day rotation. You will have to interview for the position.

Furloughed Options pilots will be coming to FJ after 1/28 with DOH.

Get ready for the 28th.... We are going to be screwed....

 

[doh]

If you have to "interview" for the job you already have, that is a really bad sign. If you aren't competent, they should fire you. If you are competent, normal progression.

 

[Club ORD FO]

I dunno none of that sounds legit. We've already hired some and it wasn't DOH. 16 day rotation is ridiculous and I don't see why we'd have to interview in order to get a lousy schedule.

 

[Praetorian]

I dunno none of that sounds legit. We've already hired some and it wasn't DOH. 16 day rotation is ridiculous and I don't see why we'd have to interview in order to get a lousy schedule.

Maybe he means 16 days per month like we have at FO?

 

[luckydog]

Being a separate company was great while it lasted. For the record, that was only about a week before they began to blur the lines.

The IBT will promise D-o-H integration, no fences and anything else to keep from getting the boot. What really happens remains to be seen.