Sky King Out of Seniority Mass Termination
09-02-2012, 08:19 AM
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Sky King Out of Seniority Mass Termination
I am interested in what the collective thoughts are on Sky King "cherry picking" pilots from the seniority list, terminating them and telling them they are not eligible for recall.
It appears that JB, RC and PF have either zero spine to stand up to FV, or, if it was truly their decision, that they have no moral compass to follow. Which do you think it is? Is there another possiblity?
On another note, apparently SK filed bankruptcy on Friday. What is the collective opinion, will they make it? There are rumors of GL obtaining control of company through the bankruptcy court. Is this possible?
It appears that JB, RC and PF have either zero spine to stand up to FV, or, if it was truly their decision, that they have no moral compass to follow. Which do you think it is? Is there another possiblity?
On another note, apparently SK filed bankruptcy on Friday. What is the collective opinion, will they make it? There are rumors of GL obtaining control of company through the bankruptcy court. Is this possible?
09-02-2012, 09:09 AM
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It will be difficult to comment on who got let go until the dust settles and it can be seen who is left. Sky King always had a hodge podge of characters with varying levels of common sense and ability. Thats why I enjoyed the place.
But look at it this way. They filed the BK paperwork on the 31st. The filing was prepared on the 20th when they knew those 3 airplanes were going away. 251 is on its deathbed and the contract with Gold is going away. Its a non-union airline in a right to work state. They can do whatever they want to do. Moral compass is not even a consideration.
The King cannot generate enough money with 4 1/2 airplanes available. I give it till the end of September and it will vanish. I don't have sour grapes about being let go...I told them I was leaving this month anyways, so I have no hard feelings.
If you were let go, don't look back. It was just a matter of time anyways.
But look at it this way. They filed the BK paperwork on the 31st. The filing was prepared on the 20th when they knew those 3 airplanes were going away. 251 is on its deathbed and the contract with Gold is going away. Its a non-union airline in a right to work state. They can do whatever they want to do. Moral compass is not even a consideration.
The King cannot generate enough money with 4 1/2 airplanes available. I give it till the end of September and it will vanish. I don't have sour grapes about being let go...I told them I was leaving this month anyways, so I have no hard feelings.
If you were let go, don't look back. It was just a matter of time anyways.
Last edited by pilotgolfer; 09-02-2012 at 09:32 AM.
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09-03-2012, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by pilotgolfer
Republic in the 717s they are pulling out of the desert from Midwest. They got ACY and Tunica. 3 airplanes.
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