Ryan Gumm (Comair) will be replacing John Spanjers per the creditors' conference call. Discuss.

 

Im guessing 1,000 scenarios will be proposed on here, not of which will occur.

 

......... Ok

 

Is this a rumor? Nothing yet on the news wires. If Spandex is stepping down, wasn't he the Yes man? Always saying yes to whatever NWA or Delta said/wanted? Why bring a guy from Comair to lead? Hire a CEO based on past credentials and performance, but Comair?

 

ExecutiveVice President & Chief Operating Officer Delta Private Jets
Airlines/Aviation industry

October 2012 – Present (4 months) Erlanger, KY

Directly responsible for daily operations to include safety, finance, sales, maintenance, and flight operations for Delta's private jet operation. Focus on strategy and goals to continue to grow Delta Private Jets into a world class private jet provider and total travel solution.

President Comair
Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Airlines/Aviation industry

September 2010 – October 2012 (2 years 2 months) Erlanger, KY

The position is responsible for overall safety, efficiency, and quality of the airline which has 62 regional jet aircraft and 1,875 employees. Manage corporate policies, procedures, goals, staffing, and financial performance with an annualized budget of over 270 million dollars. This position reports directly to Delta Airlines for strategic planning and corporate direction for Comair.

Leading the organization in developing a strategic planning and management system utilizing a balanced scorecard including major emphasis on process improvement and team based leadership.

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ryan-gumm/52/705/b86

 

I completely agree ShyGuy. A public announcement should be made in the next few weeks (per the conference call).

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Besides, Comair management didn't manage Comair, Delta managed Comair. The only thing the Comair management managed was the day-to-day operations. Any actual business decisions associated with Comair were made in ATL.

It's going to be the same story when Pinnacle becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta. Pinnacle management won't have any real control over the company.

He does know how to turn off the lights at an airline, though.

 

Gumm's a wind down man. F8, OH, and now 9E, if he's the one in the helm.

 

Enjoy the job while it lasts.

 

Choosing Gumm is a clear indication of what the future holds at 9E. For any who think "i'll be safe even after the cutbacks" - you might want to ask the Comair captains how that turned out. I know it's hard to leave those captain paychecks (actually, i don't, but i got pretty good at imagining), but if you can leave now for a better, non-regional gig, DO IT. Waiting will only make you junior to your former FOs, and that's if you're lucky enough to get hired somewhere else.