For the furloughed Flexjet guys/gals....

[CL300Pilot]

Check BB for your answer.

We chartered 23% of our flight hours for our peak day. Recalls. Puh-leaze.

 

[can99]

"I still think it's a great gig!" - I agree with you there, and it sure beats livin the dream in the 3rd world!

So what was the reason on the BB ?

 

[DirtyBeech]

Check BB for your answer.

I think the first two responders misinterpreted my post. The intent was that if we were willing to to charter that much to cover our demand on peak days then we are nowhere near recalls. I've read the BB.

 

[CL300Pilot]

I also think, and I don't remember for sure, that we pre-pay our charter during the holidays. This way we know that we will not let our owners down.

 

[Flex-ible]

I think the first two responders misinterpreted my post. The intent was that if we were willing to to charter that much to cover our demand on peak days then we are nowhere near recalls. I've read the BB.

Got it now. I guess Fred's attitude is "lean and mean". Sucks for all of us.

 

[Hung Start]

This way we know that we will not let our owners down.

Nope, don't buy into that. Not when the charter sell off approaches 25 percent of your daily total.

Good, prudent planning would prepared for what Flexjet SOLD the owners.

We will provide you with YOUR trained crews, flying YOUR owned aircraft, maintained by YOUR maintenance staff. And YOUR owners service department would have complete control from start to finish.

We all know charters are a necessity now and then. But they should not be part of the normal course of business. The owners are not stupid. If it is cheaper for Flex to charter aircraft instead of having Flex managed aircraft, then why not do it yourself and save the middle mans cost????

I think the current management philosophy has let down the owners in many ways.

The truly sad thing is that in the future, after all the damage is done, Fred will be gone for personal reasons, and all the same very hard working, conscientious employees will be around trying to salvage what is left of a proud reputation.

Hung

 

[japhy]

The truly sad thing is that in the future, after all the damage is done, Fred will be gone for personal reasons, and all the same very hard working, conscientious employees will be around trying to salvage what is left of a proud reputation.

Hung

So true. Give him another few years. That is his MO.

 

[Dooker]

Nope, don't buy into that. Not when the charter sell off approaches 25 percent of your daily total.

Good, prudent planning would prepared for what Flexjet SOLD the owners.

We will provide you with YOUR trained crews, flying YOUR owned aircraft, maintained by YOUR maintenance staff. And YOUR owners service department would have complete control from start to finish.

We all know charters are a necessity now and then. But they should not be part of the normal course of business. The owners are not stupid. If it is cheaper for Flex to charter aircraft instead of having Flex managed aircraft, then why not do it yourself and save the middle mans cost????

I think the current management philosophy has let down the owners in many ways.

The truly sad thing is that in the future, after all the damage is done, Fred will be gone for personal reasons, and all the same very hard working, conscientious employees will be around trying to salvage what is left of a proud reputation.

Hung

I agree with everything you say--except for the part at the end about a "proud reputation."

If we had any pride, we'd have something in writing by now.

 

[ArtVandalay]

We won't layoff again. I predict a few recalls next year. 2011 will be interesting cause of the aircraft deliveries too.

 

[Ref]

We won't layoff again. I predict a few recalls next year. 2011 will be interesting cause of the aircraft deliveries too.

I hope you are right.