Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 355690)

I think he is pretty much persona-non-grata in the mainstream airline industry...you won't see him at a big-name carrier. But I wouldn't rule out some start-up...he was buddies with Branson at one point.

Originally Posted by JetJock16 (Post 355466)

Hey, who knows, best of luck to you guys.

I'm head back to the Bro where I will be bidding and hopefully holding the best 121 flying in the NATION! That's PDX and SEA. IMO and I've been based in FAT, DEN, SLC, TUS and ATL; PDX flying is the best, bar none!

Originally Posted by Timmay (Post 355725)

That sounds like a dangerous combo there...JO managing a company financed by Branson. Hopefully Sir Richard has more sense than that!

Originally Posted by Seatownflyer (Post 355730)

Where are you going to be based? I think you have to have known Methuselah personally in order to get a captain spot in PDX.

Originally Posted by groovinaviator (Post 355550)

it would be nice if something like that went to AWAC... a change from the East Coast scenery would be nice.

Originally Posted by JetJock16 (Post 355732)

I do believe it's already happened.

http://www.mesa-air.com/history.asp
quote:
In early 1998, Mesa recruited Jonathan Ornstein to return to the company as President and CEO. Jonathan had held various positions at Mesa during 1987 to 1994. From 1994 to 1998, Mr. Ornstein was CEO of Continental Express and President and CEO of Virgin Express, a low fare airline based in Brussels.

Originally Posted by groovinaviator (Post 355550)

Whoever takes the lead in the race to the bottom after MAG folds would get the flying. TSA... Pinnacle... Colgan...? Who wants it guys... how cheap will you work for that "quick" upgrade?

Originally Posted by grossole (Post 355836)

Way to take the high road....

Originally Posted by Timmay (Post 355725)

That sounds like a dangerous combo there...JO managing a company financed by Branson. Hopefully Sir Richard has more sense than that!