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Old 02-04-2006, 07:02 AM
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Alaska Airlines Names Robert Spero System Chief Pilot
Friday February 3, 8:38 pm ET


SEATTLE, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Airlines has named Capt. Robert Spero system chief pilot. In the post, Spero is responsible for the safe operation of Alaska flights, including leading the airline's 1,500 line pilots and ensuring flight operations comply with Federal Air Regulations and company policies. He also works with other airline divisions to coordinate policies and procedures that affect aircraft operations.
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Spero succeeds Capt. Paul Majer, who has returned to line flying for Alaska as an MD-80 captain.

"We're fortunate to have someone with Rob's talent and experience to lead our pilot group," said Kevin Finan, executive vice president of operations. "He has a strong commitment to flight safety and an intimate knowledge of the unique flying conditions Alaska pilots face every day."

Spero has more than 11,000 hours of flight time as a military and civilian pilot. He joined Alaska in 1987 as a second officer on Boeing 727 aircraft. Spero is currently a 737 captain, check airman, instructor pilot evaluator and airplane program designee. The latter gives him the authority to grant Federal Aviation Administration aircraft type ratings to pilots.

Starting his flying career in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he earned his wings in 1980, Spero transferred to the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1988 and rose to the rank of captain. Still serving in the U.S. Navy Reserve, Spero has served as commanding officer of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron VR-61 and deputy commander of the Navy's largest air wing, the Fleet Logistics Support Wing. A 1979 graduate of Santa Clara University, Spero lives in Kent, Wash., with his wife, Leslie.

Alaska Airlines and sister carrier, Horizon Air, together serve 88 cities through an expansive network throughout Alaska, the Lower 48, Canada and Mexico. For reservations visit alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air newsroom at http://newsroom.alaskaair.com .
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Old 02-21-2008, 01:31 AM
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I thought the current CP was a guy named Kempf.
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Old 02-21-2008, 04:17 AM
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I've known Rob for some time. He is a good guy to have at the helm.

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Dudes,
The Spero article seems to be from 2006.
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Old 02-21-2008, 05:49 AM
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Plus Finan isn't a VP anymore.
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Old 02-21-2008, 03:30 PM
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That is OOOLLLDDD news. Spero lasted about three months.
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Old 02-21-2008, 04:03 PM
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Spero,..we hardly knew ya.
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get a live sky.....
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Originally Posted by Green Banana View Post
get a live sky.....
Hey green banana are you one of the lucky ones to leave Alaska? Did you go to SWA or am I once again confused? I am more curious what life is like after Alaska? Less stressful, frustrating, angry, difficult........
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Originally Posted by Moose View Post
Dudes,
The Spero article seems to be from 2006.
Yep. And if you look at Sky's post date, it is also from 2006.
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