Ok -- I am the first one to admit when I am wrong. And I'm still not convinced that Flexjet isn't up to something sneaky come the fall... But all the rumors of Globals and initial training slots got to me to doing some research and maybe this isn't quite the find I think it is, but check this link out I have for you:
http://www.landings.com/evird.acgi?pass=133956467&ref=-&mtd=41&cgi=%2Fcgi-bin%2Fnph-search_nnr&var=0&buf=66&src=_landings%2Fpages%2Fsearch_nnr-multi.html&pattern1=zz&fld_nr1=23&max_ret=100&start_ret=1
If I am reading correctly the link proves there are 5 completed Bomabrdier Global aircraft registered on the common flexjet holding pattern of ZZ to the Waterview address. (I can explain later how this is a common pattern for those of you who want to argue) Also given Flexjets patterns for tn fleet assigning, it fits the pattern since 200-600 are already in use by other Flex fleets and Fedex uses 700-900 for their stuff. The only things left are single and 100s.
Is it just me or isn't this GREAT NEWS? Could it be they were able to work out some long term contracts that will assure the financial viability of bringing Globals on board?
At a crew staffing of 4.5 crewmembers per a/c, that still accounts for less than half of the rumored initial slots come September. So maybe the others are for crew swaps by seniority and maybe maybe some recalls I pray...
While I am not trying to get anyone's hopes up and have NO idea if I am even close to being right, I hope this is a positive sign that maybe FR and DG (and of course the other guy I can never remember his name) are making some great calls that will allow the company to prosper. Also regarding the big wig visit in August -- would make sense that big wigs would come to Flexjet HQ for a big announcement. Hehe - I'm giddy.
All that said and I'm sure I will get slammed for this by some of you: especially if it looks like Flexjet will be able to remain viably competative, especially if you are adding yet another fleet to the menu, especially when seniority, scheduling and pay issues will become more complex, YOU GUYS NEED A VOICE AT THE TABLE. As great as some of the guys on the CAB are, you need a voice that that HAVE to listen to. That doesn't mean relationships have to get contentious or unfair to either side. It just means you are setting up a situation where everyone can be happy. SO I still say Union Yea!
http://www.landings.com/evird.acgi?pass=133956467&ref=-&mtd=41&cgi=%2Fcgi-bin%2Fnph-search_nnr&var=0&buf=66&src=_landings%2Fpages%2Fsearch_nnr-multi.html&pattern1=zz&fld_nr1=23&max_ret=100&start_ret=1
If I am reading correctly the link proves there are 5 completed Bomabrdier Global aircraft registered on the common flexjet holding pattern of ZZ to the Waterview address. (I can explain later how this is a common pattern for those of you who want to argue) Also given Flexjets patterns for tn fleet assigning, it fits the pattern since 200-600 are already in use by other Flex fleets and Fedex uses 700-900 for their stuff. The only things left are single and 100s.
Is it just me or isn't this GREAT NEWS? Could it be they were able to work out some long term contracts that will assure the financial viability of bringing Globals on board?
At a crew staffing of 4.5 crewmembers per a/c, that still accounts for less than half of the rumored initial slots come September. So maybe the others are for crew swaps by seniority and maybe maybe some recalls I pray...
While I am not trying to get anyone's hopes up and have NO idea if I am even close to being right, I hope this is a positive sign that maybe FR and DG (and of course the other guy I can never remember his name) are making some great calls that will allow the company to prosper. Also regarding the big wig visit in August -- would make sense that big wigs would come to Flexjet HQ for a big announcement. Hehe - I'm giddy.
All that said and I'm sure I will get slammed for this by some of you: especially if it looks like Flexjet will be able to remain viably competative, especially if you are adding yet another fleet to the menu, especially when seniority, scheduling and pay issues will become more complex, YOU GUYS NEED A VOICE AT THE TABLE. As great as some of the guys on the CAB are, you need a voice that that HAVE to listen to. That doesn't mean relationships have to get contentious or unfair to either side. It just means you are setting up a situation where everyone can be happy. SO I still say Union Yea!