Ryan Gumm - a real piece of work. I'd be willing to bet he gets "furloughed" from line flying, but retains his COO position and salary all the while, staying current. He quit Mesa (or was fired), and came back, retaining his hire date (so he gets more vacay, etc.). I think he was an Freedom A-Lister as well.

There was a big stink recently about him flying the left seat on a charter or two. I guess his COO position and previous Mesa CA experience overrides that fact that he's one of the most junior pilots on property. These kinds of things happen when you've got ALPA on your side.