Interesting how CG CASA and AF C-27 folks share a similar sentiment about the political processes which have influenced acquisition of both aircraft.
Originally Posted by
BugT56
I was not implying anyone in particular, just referencing people I knew who went through TPS and had some knowledge of the 144 program.
Sorry, it was someone else who pointed out that the Vice Commandant during the period EADS was awarded the CASA contract was hired by EADS into a position tailor made for him after retiring and not taking a two year grace period.
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Cross was the Coast Guard’s Vice Commandant from 2004 to 2006, with oversight responsibility for the development and implementation of strategic plans and budget priorities. He also served as the Agency Acquisition Executive and had requirements decision authority for major Coast Guard acquisitions requirements, including aircraft, boats, ships, technology systems and facilities. "
No big deal, just because it looks and smells fishy doesn't mean it is. His career path has further degraded morale of us folks flying the CASA, but in the end the crews will make it work. For the non-CG folks reading this, our enlisted aircrew are also our maintainers (aka fixers/flyers). They bore the true brunt of this platform transition and my hat goes off to them.