Nike

[Spooky 1]

Last Word

Samuel Bronfman was born on February 27, 1889, in Soroki, Bessarabia, while his family was en route from Russia to Canada. As a young man, he worked in the family's hotel business in Manitoba. In 1924, Samuel Bronfman built his first distillery in Montreal, and in 1928, the Montreal company merged with Joseph E. Seagram & Sons of Waterloo (Distillers Corporation-Seagrams Ltd.).

Bronfman's keen market sense led to the worldwide success of what became The Seagram Company Ltd. For example, in 1933 when prohibition ended in the United States, his company was prepared with huge amounts of aged and carefully blended whiskies, as well as its own U.S. distribution network. Seagram's Seven Crown American Whiskey and V.O. Canadian Whisky soon became the best-selling brands in the world.

In the late '90s Seagrams then merged with Vivendi.

Okay I was wrong about Nike and although the guy does own one of the larger athletic shoe companies, don't ask me which one. His name is Arnon Milchon and he owns a studio, a host of other companies and apparently he has a very big background in weapon sales in the ME. His aircraft is a Global Express, operated by TAG Aviation, USA. End of story, I think?

BTW........TAG Aeronautics, the parent company to TAG Aviation got it's start by selling "things" in the ME as well.

 

[P3-Adub]

Some Dude Interviewed ?

What do you think your chances are ? Some people will do almost anything to get an employee store pass !!!!!!

Heard they were making a decision first week in July. Would be a great job though, most of those guys are getting up there in age, should be another round of hiring in a few years. Know if Phil still travels a lot ? If only they would have moved to Denver ..............

 

[G4G5]

http://www.lukeford.net/profiles/profiles/arnon_milchan.htm

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0586969/

Milchan just produced Mr&Mrs Smith

As far as the Broffmans: they are NetJets customers
It was truly amazing to see Edgar Jr killed what I thought was un killable. The Brofmans owned Seagrams and all of the various liquors that were associated with the name. They also owned Tropicana and all of the juices/mixes. A license to print money.
On top of that they were the largest shareholders in Dupont. At one point they had 2 GV's, a Global and a helicopter.
Edgar Jr wipped it all out with his desire to go Hollywood.

 

[G3G4G5]

If memory serves me, I think Seagrams had dibs on the first GV delivery back 97. They either traded/sold the spot which eventually went to Mr. Annenberg (Philanthropist/TV Guide) out of KILG. (SN 507)

 

[semperfido]

they always used to get the 1st gulfstream model

 

[ghostrider64]

Wouldn't hold my breath about getting a call....I know one guy in PDX that has 2000 time and an in....I would be shocked if he doesnt get the call

 

[FNG24]

Actually, the call is not in July, it was about two hours ago west coast time....Swoosh......

 

[G100driver]

Actually, the call is not in July, it was about two hours ago west coast time....Swoosh......

So when do you start?

 

[bman]

pay him no mind he knows not what he speaks! No decision has been made yet!! They have interviewed and that process has been concluded. I know a guy who interviewed.


Regards
Bman

 

[some_dude]

Received an email from Nike today:

"While your qualifications are impressive, regrettably, we need to let you know that there are other candidates that more closely match our needs for the CoPilot position."

What a surprise...

 

[750driver]

Received an email from Nike today:

"While your qualifications are impressive, regrettably, we need to let you know that there are other candidates that more closely match our needs for the CoPilot position."

What a surprise...

I'm not the least bit suprised. I received the same email, but at least Nike is decent enough to take the time to let you know either way. Most companies don't bother.

 

[CarjCapt]

Received an email from Nike today:

"While your qualifications are impressive, regrettably, we need to let you know that there are other candidates that more closely match our needs for the CoPilot position."

What a surprise...

Got the same email.....who got the job?....let us know how impressive your qualifications are!

 

[WestSide]

I know the job has already been filled, but could somebody please give me some insight on QOL, pay, time off, etc...fot the next time around? thanks, appreciate it.

 

[G100driver]

I know the job has already been filled, but could somebody please give me some insight on QOL, pay, time off, etc...fot the next time around? thanks, appreciate it.

The job is not filled.

 

[staledog]

could you freakin people be any more less specific????

dear lord.

how bout some real info please.

 

[US Flyer]

Nike Job Position

Any word on if Nike is still looking for pilots. I love the company AND that part of the country. Any input is greatly appreciated!

 

[Z_Pilot]

Any word on if Nike is still looking for pilots. I love the company AND that part of the country. Any input is greatly appreciated!

The job is still on their website. It was posted 11-6-05

 

[PMVULB AvMgr]

Just to be absolutely correct on this, Joseph E. Seagram & Sons flight department dates back to the 60's. Gulfstream were indeed the mainstay of the fleet, although when hydraulic pumps started failing on a regular basis on the G-5's, Edgar Bronfman (Senior) delegated the 2 5's be sold immediately, he was sick and tired of the breakdowns. One of the 5's was sent (hidden) to BUR, serving Universal Studios out there (owned by JES at the time), and a Global was ordered for the HPN operation. Delivery of this aircraft was accelerated due to Bombardier's chairman having a seat on the JES Board. A new G4 was also ordered at the time.

When Vivendi Universal was born, after JES was merged with the French companu Vivendi, the fleet consisted of the Global (used by Edgar Sr), the new G4 (used by Edgar Jr), and an older G4 used by Charles (Edgar Sr's brother). There was also a S-76C chopper. Vivendi also owned Aero Services at Paris Le Bourget, a management company operating 12 or 13 Falcon types, including a 900EX used by Jean Marie Messier, the eventual chairman of VU, as well as owner of a large hangar and handling company at LBG.

It was actually Messier who basically brought VU to near downfall, NOT Edgar Jr, by expanding VU to the point of absurdity. Believe he actually ended up spending some "quality" time in French jail.

Within about 24 months of Messier taking over, the HPN & BUR flight departments were slowly but surely killed off, and the hangar at HPN was eventually sold to NetJets, with the Bronfman elders (Edgar Sr & Charles) buying NetJets shares for their flying needs. Bronfman Junior tried unsuccessfully to buy out Universal, and eventually settled by buying (with partners) Warner Music Group. He presently charters or flies commercially for his travel requirements.


As far as the Broffmans: they are NetJets customers
It was truly amazing to see Edgar Jr killed what I thought was un killable. The Brofmans owned Seagrams and all of the various liquors that were associated with the name. They also owned Tropicana and all of the juices/mixes. A license to print money.
On top of that they were the largest shareholders in Dupont. At one point they had 2 GV's, a Global and a helicopter.
Edgar Jr wipped it all out with his desire to go Hollywood.[/quote]

 

[PMVULB AvMgr]

Four G-5's were indeed ordered. C/n 507, 514, 521, and 535. 507 & 521 were sold prior to delivery (at a handsome profit), the second two were delivered to Joseph E. Seagram & Sons and went into service at HPN and BUR.

If memory serves me, I think Seagrams had dibs on the first GV delivery back 97. They either traded/sold the spot which eventually went to Mr. Annenberg (Philanthropist/TV Guide) out of KILG. (SN 507)

 

[widespreadpanic]

Bump
Any news on interviews?

WP