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Airline VP Named COO of FAA ATC: Fox In Henhouse?
Does anyone else see a potential conflict of interest here? FAA NAMES UAL CAPTAIN AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER FOR ATO (http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archive...ll.html#196171) Henry (Hank) Krakowski, vice president of flight operations for United Air Lines, has been named (http://www.dot.gov/affairs/dot9707.htm) chief operating officer (COO) of the FAA's Air Traffic Organization. He will lead the 35,000 controllers, technicians, engineers and support personnel who run the National Airspace System. As COO, he will oversee operations and finances as well as research and acquisition programs. "Hank is the right person to help implement the next generation of aviation technology," said Department of Transportation Secretary Mary Peters. "His commitment to safety, outstanding operational experience, and leadership abilities will advance our efforts to modernize our nation's air transportation system." http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archive...ll.html#196171 |
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Airline VP Named COO of FAA ATC: Fox In Henhouse?
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Larry Dighera wrote: Does anyone else see a potential conflict of interest here? I have to believe that he will no longer be a UAL captain when he starts his job as COO. So, no, his current job doesn't present a conflict of interest. Let us hope he understands all aspects of GA operations throughout the country instead of being a mindless zombie who thinks that all flying is hub/spoke. FAA NAMES UAL CAPTAIN AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER FOR ATO (http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archive...ll.html#196171) Henry (Hank) Krakowski, vice president of flight operations for United Air Lines, has been named (http://www.dot.gov/affairs/dot9707.htm) chief operating officer (COO) of the FAA's Air Traffic Organization. -- Bob Noel (goodness, please trim replies!!!) |
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Airline VP Named COO of FAA ATC: Fox In Henhouse?
On Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:28:59 -0400, Bob Noel
wrote in : In article , Larry Dighera wrote: Does anyone else see a potential conflict of interest here? I have to believe that he will no longer be a UAL captain when he starts his job as COO. So, no, his current job doesn't present a conflict of interest. I wasn't referring to a scheduling conflict. I'm wondering if his ATC decisions will favor major airline interests over regionals and GA. It would be interesting to know just how much authority his new FAA position gives him in establishing policy and regulation changes. Let us hope he understands all aspects of GA operations throughout the country instead of being a mindless zombie who thinks that all flying is hub/spoke. Doubtful, IMO. And even if he does understand them, will he respect them given his major airline affiliation? |
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Airline VP Named COO of FAA ATC: Fox In Henhouse?
I wasn't referring to a scheduling conflict. I'm wondering if his ATC
decisions will favor major airline interests over regionals and GA. Although the possibility exists, I take comfort in my many conversations with airline captains. Thankfully, airline captains aren't born whole -- they work their way up from the bottom, and often look back with nostalgia and wistfulness at their early days in aviation. This means that not only were they once GA pilots themselves, they often long for the freedom and sheer joy of flying their own plane whenever and wherever they want, and chafe under the yoke of "flying the line". I haven't met any airline pilot who would knowingly do anything to harm GA. Let's hope this new guy fits the mold. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Airline VP Named COO of FAA ATC: Fox In Henhouse?
"Jay Honeck" wrote in message ups.com... I wasn't referring to a scheduling conflict. I'm wondering if his ATC decisions will favor major airline interests over regionals and GA. Although the possibility exists, I take comfort in my many conversations with airline captains. Thankfully, airline captains aren't born whole -- they work their way up from the bottom, and often look back with nostalgia and wistfulness at their early days in aviation. This means that not only were they once GA pilots themselves, they often long for the freedom and sheer joy of flying their own plane whenever and wherever they want, and chafe under the yoke of "flying the line". I haven't met any airline pilot who would knowingly do anything to harm GA. Let's hope this new guy fits the mold. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" Fortunately, many still *are* GA pilots; and I hope that this guy is one of them! Peter |
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