Ricci/Rossi coming back to FLOPS?!

[Whoosh!]

Oh boy, that's the rumour. The smoke and mirrors guy and his book cooking sidekick have been summoned by HIG... watch out. Just what FLOPS needs to rebuild their image in the industry and become a viable/profitable company. Anyone remember Ricci's famous quote?- "I'll close the doors before I let a union on the property". One bad decision after another...

 

[Voice Of Reason]

flaimbait topic, but since the seed has been planted...

Oh boy, that's the rumour. The smoke and mirrors guy and his book cooking sidekick have been summoned by HIG... watch out. Just what FLOPS needs to rebuild their image in the industry and become a viable/profitable company. Anyone remember Ricci's famous quote?- "I'll close the doors before I let a union on the property". One bad decision after another...

If that rumour were true (which I am betting it is NOT in the slightest), and he was coming back in the same vein as when Flops INITIALLY took off (pre-rta), then the union and everyone else would be well served to ask him to very quickly put everything in writing so we could all move on happily. If he WERE to actually come back, it would be under the guise of saving his "baby" (as it is about to be thrown out with the bathwater), thus negating the "need for a union." We have, however, fallen for this ploy once, and as happy as I would be to see him back, that would quickly pass if his promises of renewed riches were only in lieu of a union contract. He always (pre-rta) wanted to keep us one step ahead of NJA in pay, and as enticing as his likely temporary assignment would initially be, he could be easily ousted (or leave willingly) as before. There will ALWAYS be someone higher in charge that will ALWAYS reach a state of greed at some point. Without a contract, that can change in a moment's notice, so any "look at what the union & successor mgts have done to my company," though true in many respects, will be met with great suspicion, I hope.

 

[jetwash]

I can't see it happening.

If it did a positive would be that "M" and Baboo would be out the door.

 

[ProFracPilot]

I think the liklihood of this happening is something less than zero. But even if it were remotely true, I don't think they'd come back until negotiations are done. As a matter of fact, I wouldn't expect ANY upper management change prior to contract ratification (although we can hope...).

 

[netjetwife]

The possibility of different levels of skill, integrity, etc among management-- who can come and go from day to day--makes it imperative for the pilots to have a legal, written contract to protect their career. They count on y'all to fly pax safely and handle aircraft worth millions properly. It is only right that they guarantee you professional compensation in line with your skill and level of responsibility.

Those who refuse to meet the standard should be given the boot.

 

[Rubber Ducky]

If Uncle Ken would just come back home, we could all go back to being one happy family. I slept well last night with the thought of it, but then I woke up and remembered the beating I've been receiving for the last several years. Ricci was the best CEO in the history of Flight Options. Nobody has had "vision" in THIS PART of Ohio since he's been gone. Thanks for starting the rumour though, I enjoyed it.

 

[Frac Cap]

It was a nice fantasy, dreaming of any CEO other than our current one, or should I say COO. I didn't know Ricci very well, but what I do know is that he was a visionary with drive which is something our current management team lacks. Although difficult as it seems now, but at one time he had a vision of making Flops just as big or bigger than NJ. Just having the goal is half the battle. Our COO won't even entertain the thought of us getting bigger. He would rather see us shrink from atrophy.

But I don't see it happening, just like the rumor of Boisture. But what do I know, he could be signing a contract as I speak. Oh, did I say he gets a contract too Mr. B-19. Just sit down, we don't need to hear it.

 

[dime line]

It was a nice fantasy, dreaming of any CEO other than our current one, or should I say COO. I didn't know Ricci very well, but what I do know is that he was a visionary with drive which is something our current management team lacks. Although difficult as it seems now, but at one time he had a vision of making Flops just as big or bigger than NJ. Just having the goal is half the battle. Our COO won't even entertain the thought of us getting bigger. He would rather see us shrink from atrophy.

But I don't see it happening, just like the rumor of Boisture. But what do I know, he could be signing a contract as I speak. Oh, did I say he gets a contract too Mr. B-19. Just sit down, we don't need to hear it.

I slept well knowing that snake oil salesman (ricci) wasnt here. its tough to figure which would be better: shtfinger or mr big tooth

 

[Voice Of Reason]

I slept well knowing that snake oil salesman (ricci) wasnt here. its tough to figure which would be better: shtfinger or mr big tooth

Anyone who was around before the whole rta fiasco, knows there is no comparison. I'll take Ricci wrapped up in a neat little pilot contract, over the condescension and disrespect shown by Mikey ANY. DAY. Kind of like how the 2nd term of Bush Jr makes you miss Billy Clinton. At least then you were living well and had hope for the future. (disclaimer--NOT a liberal here by any stretch, and definitely not an Obama or McCain supporter for that matter... just a realist who has lost pay, has the worst med benefits in history and in an environment now hostile to pilots).

 

[dime line]

Anyone who was around before the whole rta fiasco, knows there is no comparison. I'll take Ricci wrapped up in a neat little pilot contract, over the condescension and disrespect shown by Mikey ANY. DAY. Kind of like how the 2nd term of Bush Jr makes you miss Billy Clinton. At least then you were living well and had hope for the future. (disclaimer--NOT a liberal here by any stretch, and definitely not an Obama or McCain supporter for that matter... just a realist who has lost pay, has the worst med benefits in history and in an environment now hostile to pilots).

Kinda agree, but we forget where R***holt, Timmy twins and anyother bad, yet promoted, guy came from. They were products of Ricci. So on one hand I'd love to see Mikie and Sanjay go, but the alternative, Ricci and Rossi.

So which set of morons do you want?