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FORUM NOTAM: Forum registration is now being manually approved to avoid the massive amount of spam users we were getting. Therefore in order to register on the forum and be approved you need to use either your name and e-mail address you used for your WestWind application or more preferably your WestWind pilot ID (ex: WWA****) Also because we are approving them manually it may take a few days until you are approved. Please be patient.

-Thanks, Management

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New CYVR AHM

A little late to the table but please welcome Capt. Rob Wilkinson to the Vancouver Hub as the new Assistant Hub Manager. Congrats on the promo Rob!!

(Posted 7/27/2010)

New Hub Manager in Washington!

Congratulations to Capt. Donnie Harrison, on his promotion to hub Manager at our KIAD Hub. Donnie was previously the AHM at our Cincinnati Hub, and is also Director of Online Operations!

(Posted 7/25/2010)

Cincinnati AHM Wanted!

With the promotion of Donnie Harrison, there is now an opening for AHM at the Cincinnati Hub.

Duties: The Assistant Hub Manager is to be a "shepherd" for our Category I and II pilots. He is responsible for sending a "Welcome" letter to each new pilot that joins the Hub. He should set a goal of "graduating" a Cat.I pilot in no more than five weeks and a Cat.II pilot within 16 weeks of their enlistment.

Requirements: The applicant must currently be a dedicated pilot with WestWind Airlines holding a rating of Category II or higher. Good communication skills and a sense of responsibility are essential. Time requirement is one or two hours a week. Must have the desire to advance to a Hub Manager position. Assistant Hub Managers must be at least 13 years of age. The age requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Executive Committee.

Reports To: Sam Rosko, KCVG Hub Manager

If you are interested in this position, please send an email to samrosko@comcast.net
Best of luck to all applicants!!

(Posted 7/25/2010)

Westwind to Feature on Ten Minute Taxi!

Tonight, we will be featuring on Ten Minute Taxi, so please be sure to tune in to the show: http://www.blogtv.com/people/tenminutetaxi

Kick-off time is 19:30 Central, 20:30 Eastern, 23:30Z so be sure to check it out!

(Posted 7/22/2010)

More promotions in the East!

Congratulations are in order for Capt. Joe Novakowski (WWA947,)who is our newest Hub manager in Chicago! Joe was previously the AHM at our Rio Hub. Also, Capt. Sam Rosko (WWA2531) is transferring in from Washington to take the reins as HM of our Cincinnati Hub. This now leaves an opening for a Hub Manager in Washington (KIAD). Please contact VP Ops Bill McCoy (bmc1284@aol.com)to apply. We also still need an AHM in our Atlanta hub. Please Contact HM Wiek Schoenmakers to apply.

(Posted 7/20/2010)

FSX Athens Hub Scenery Ready for Download

Just in time for Athens Grand Opening Ceremonies! The hub scenery is now ready for download! Follow the title link to download all three areas (Passenger, Cargo, and Executive Charter).

(Posted 7/20/2010)

AHM Opening in Los Angeles....again!

Robert Wainscott has resigned his post as AHM here at the Los Angeles Hub. If you would like to be considered for the position please send your "resume" to me at blue_747@yahoo.com or PM me on our Fourm.

Mike Bergman: Hub Manager LAX

(Posted 7/17/2010)

New London AHM!

I'm happy to announce that Andrew Wills, WWA2651, has been selected as London's new AHM. Andrew comes to London from the Amsterdam Hub as a Cat III pilot. Welcome aboard Andrew.

(Posted 7/11/2010)

New IT Message Board

We now have an IT message board on the forum, please post here any issues/problems that you are experiencing with the website or forum so that the IT Dept. may address it as quickly as possible.

(Posted 7/10/2010)

Amsterdam AHM Position Opening

Unfortunately Doeke Brouwer has resigned as AHM at EHAM. This opens up the position again. The role of AHM involves the following tasks

Duties: The Assistant Hub Manager is to be a "shepherd" for our Category I and II pilots. He is responsible for sending a "Welcome" letter to each new pilot that joins the Hub. He should set a goal of "graduating" a Cat.I pilot in no more than five weeks and a Cat.II pilot within 16 weeks of their enlistment.

Requirements: The applicant must currently be a dedicated pilot with WestWind Airlines holding a rating of Category II or higher. Good communication skills and a sense of responsibility are essential. Time requirement is one or two hours a week. Must have the desire to advance to a Hub Manager position. Assistant Hub Managers must be at least 13 years of age. The age requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Executive Committee.

Reports To: Hub Manager

Selection Criteria: At the discretion of the Hub Manager

The airline is looking to have Europeans running the European hubs. It is not restricted to pilots at EHAM.

If you are interested then post a message here and I'll get back to you.

All applicants must apply via email or via the forums. The link to which is in the title.

Best of Luck to all applicants!

(Posted 7/5/2010)

London AHM Opening

Brian Bancroft has been selected to help set-up our new hub at Athens. congratulations Brian, I know you'll do an outstanding job in your new assignment. I also want to thank Brian for his great work as our AHM. As the saying goes,,,you can't hold a good man down.

Anyone interested in applying for the AHM position should send Ken Rotker a PM via the forums, the link to which is in the title.

Best of Luck to all applicants!

(Posted 7/5/2010)

Cargo Reshuffle in Europe!

Westwind Cargo is proud to announce the opening of 4 new Cargo hubs in Europe: Madrid, Frankfurt, Rome, and Brussels.

By removing Paris and Prague, Westwind Cargo is able to extend it's reach to new destinations in South America, Africa, Asia,and North America while also providing new destinations within Europe. In addition, many of these routes are geared toward lower category pilots, who will now have a wider range of destinations available to them.

(Posted 6/29/2010)

Donnie Harrison hired as our new Temporary Director of Online Operations

I'd like to congratulate Donnie Harrison on fighting off stiff competition to get the job as Director of Online Operations for the next 3 months! Congratulations Donnie and welcome to the team!

(Posted 6/29/2010)

WestWind opens its 5th European Hub in Athens!

Ladies and Gents,

I have the pleasure to announce the opening of our 5th European and Westwind's 23rd International Hub in Athens, Greece! The hub will be run by former Cincinnati Hub Manager, Mark Young and London Heathrow's former Assistant Hub Manager Brian Bancroft. The two men were chosen due to their knowledge and continued devotion to their hubs and the airline as a whole. We know that they will do a great job!
The hub will primarily serve destinations in the Greek Islands, the Mediterranean, and Middle East with connections to many other parts of the world! We are now taking on pilots so if you are interested in joining up please feel free to let us know and we will move you over. If you would like destinations added or if you have any other ideas for the hub please let us know by posting here.
Thanks and we look forward to seeing you all in Athens!

(Posted 6/29/2010)

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