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"Where
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Eddie
Qualls
EJQUALL@aol.com
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I
started with Airwest in July 1968 as a station agent right after the merger. I
worked in catering for the first few years then moved into operations. I later
bid the ramp when we took over working our own ramp. I stayed in San Francisco
until May 1993 when I transferred to Memphis. I still work the ramp in Memphis
and will probably remain there until hopefully I retire. I still run into a few
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Jimmee
Quamley
jimazing@compuserve.com
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I was hired in July of 1977 and currently residing in Southern Calif. I am
based in LAX. Thanks for getting this site going.
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Maria Dolores Ramirez
peachez2001@aol.com
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I started iln 1974 with RW, I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and am off for a few months trying to sell real estate, my buyers are driving me nuts, I go back to flying next month, I am based in Detroit and am pro-union, there is a reason pilots have one??!!!! I am based in Detroit, my other email is mariadolores1@aol.com
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Mike Rameriz
MRAMIREZ@arinc.com
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I joined Hughes Airwest in 1977 as
a crew scheduler in Las Vegas domicile, then moved on to Flight Control in San
Mateo, until the merger with Republic Airlines. In 1982 I left Republic and
joined Pan American World Airways in Flight Control until its dismiss in
December of 1991. In 1995 I joined United Airlines, flight dispatch, and then
moved un to the Air Traffic Organization working as an ATS Representative, and
Manager of FANS (Future Air Navigation Systems) Implementation for Latin
America. In 1997 I was hired by ARINC Incorporated as Director of Marketing and
Sales for the Latin American region, based in the town of Weston,
Florida.
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Roberto
R. Ramirez, CTC
ramirez1950@hotmail.com
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I
am Roberto Ramirez Hired in Guaymas Mexico in
1973 through 1992, and memories from those years
are so vivid when you see all the names of people
that I once work with. After leaving GYM
I went to LAP, SJD, MZT, GDL and CUN, then I
decided to leave the company and return to my
hometown of GYM for a little while, now I reside
in Scottsdale and have been involved in travel
and hotel business. Those years were memorable
we were a family proud to belong to it, and
thank you Tom for the effort of putting this
together.
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Bill Ramsey
Billramsey320@Comcast.net
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I was hired in the October 12 F/A Class of 1974. I worked as a flight attendant for about a year and was
based in LAS and PHX. In the fall of 1975 I applied for, and was hired as a
Crew Scheduler. My base was the General Office in San Mateo, and later SEA and
LAS as crew scheduling was de-centralized back to the crew bases. A few months later it was announced that the company was
going to hire pilots off the street in early 1976. Since I had about 3,000
hours in a light airplane I applied for a pilot job. I
was interviewed by Mr. Ed Altman and Captain George Locke. I was accepted for
the May 11, 1976 Pilot class. While at RW I flew co-pilot on the F-27 and
DC-9. I also was fortunate to hold Captain on the F-27 for about 2 months right
after the agent strike. (John Brunton eat your heart out!!--just kidding,
John!). During that time I flew the final revenue flight of the F-27 from
Crescent City, Ca. to Arcata, Ca. then to SFO. My crew for that flight was F/O
Craig Friday and F/A Karen Vercellino. Karen made the last flight quite
memorable! Since then I have been based in PHX, SFO, SEA, and MSP. I
am still flying for Northwest. My current position is DC-10 captain. I will
turn 60 in July, 2010 so I have a way to go yet. Even with the hardships
today's airline employee faces, I still really enjoy the job. My best wishes to all of my coworkers from RW. I hope to
see you some time at a reunion, retirement party, Oshkosh, etc.....
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Jerry
Ramey
jerry.ramey@gmail.com
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I
was hired as a FO by Pacific Airlines in 1965,
and then moved back to Seattle after the merger.
Took early retirement due to arthritis and my
last flight was in 1984. Still miss it.
Since then I've refurbished 3 airplanes
and overhauled 2 of the engines. We have two
children, two devoted schnauzers and I'm still
married to Carol. Our daughter Jodie,
is a FO for Alaska Airlines. We've spent
the past nine years in the Methow Valley. Beautiful
country but I'm tired of plowing snow for 6
months out of the year. We are now living
in Payson, AZ.
Address: 721 W Sherwood
Dr.
Payson, Arizona,
85541
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Marilyn
Redmond
azmarilyn@cox.net
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I was
hired in May of 1966 as Swithboard Operator
- PHX when Bonanza moved from LAS. Also
did Employee's Club work and am still involved.
(See Reunions) In 1973 I became Sales
Secretary for the PHX Region, went on medical
leave in1980. After a short time in LAX
reservations, I took early retirement. I
enjoyfriends and family and do some traveling.
Hope to see you all at the Phoenix Reunion
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Betty Richardson
dogpainter@q.com
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RW-Res 22Jan79 retired from NW SEA Res. on 1jun90
My husband, Phil, retired
from KING-TV in 1991 and we purchased an acre in Eatonville WA where we built a
home and shop. Still have Cairn terriers although I do not show or breed any
more. I am still weaving and spinning, and have taken up quilting. I also am
still doing dog portraits in watercolors on commission. Phil keeps busy in his
wood shop. Retirement is great!
I have had some health problems,
had my aortic valve replaced and a by-pass on my birthday in 1999, followed by
a new knee the next year and extensive back surgery last year. Phil says I am
now the bionic woman and Jim McDowel reminds me (my valve is from a bull) to not
graze too close to the road. Our address is
4313 Christensen-Muck Road E
Eatonville, WA 98328
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Don Rickel
jdrckl@comcast.net
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I
opened the first airlines sales office in EUG
on May 15, 1972 for RW. We were very competitive
with UAL and held our own with the "yellow
bananas". Was very lucky to be on the staff
and co-workers of Rusty Rostad, Ed LeShane,
Don Cooper and assistant Carol over in BOI,
Glenn Bottemiller, Rob Priest and Dick Fouts.
Great year in EUG with C.A.B. hearings with
our pull out from CVO and RBG. Worked with Dick
Fitzgerald and Mike Murphy on that. On May 1973
I was promoted to DSM-BUR. Wonderful time there
at the small, but fun Hollywood-Burbank Airport.
Worked with Jack Stoops, Joe Cadenhead, Mike
Conroy, Frank Arciga, "Johnny" and
great folks at BUR Airport. With assistance
from Jean Wade (Casseli) and work with Russ
Stephenson, we launched a "Two Beers from
Burbank" promo for flights between LAS
and BUR. Increase marketshare by 17% with no
additional seats. This promo was in June of
1974 and really put BUR on the map. October
1974 moved to San Mateo and the "Building
on the Hill" as the Manager of Agency Sales.
Worked with Dick Neal and oversaw the carriers
program with the travel agency community. Great
job and at that time the 57% of the total revenue
came from travel agents. Not so today, I'm afraid.
Many fun and great times during that period,
but one really challenge came in 1975 when President
Nixon wanted to ration fuel to all carriers.
Was lucky to be a part of team lead my Mike
Murphy to lobby people in the State of Oregon
to pressure Congress to allow RW to get its
needed fuel. We won and got our fuel. Sad day
in September 1975 when I was part of the fellow
workers to get the "laid off" notice.
Though my stay at RW was short, but worked with
and got to know some of the best people ever.
From that time, I could write the book on downsizing,
merged out of business, over qualified, etc.
but was lucky enough to work for several other
airlines in the Pacific Northwest in the past
years. Long story short, was in PDX with Wien
Air Alaska, Jet America and then Alaska Airlines,
where I do not draw a short retirement, Still
working and need to keep on going, so am working
as an Independent Contractor marketing a International
motivational speaker, marketing a health supplement
has saved my son's life and improved my wife's
Fibromyalgia. Living in Beaverton, Oregon a
short hop and skip from PDX. Would love to hear
from some of the old gang and what's up with
your lives. Reach me at: jdrckl@comcast. net.
Thanks for wonderful times and memoirs at RW.
We were the best, period.
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Ed
Riederich
mcfolks@agritel.net
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Sept
1962-attended Weaver Airline Personnel School
in Kansas City (still hold my free life-time
placement card). Hired by BL to work in
LAS Res above the old hanger at McCarren Field.
March 1963 Moved across the field to the
present location. Worked in Communications,
above the ticket counter, next to Res and Dispatch.
Moved to PHX in 1966 to the new G.O. Transfered
to LAS Res later in 1966 and stayed until it
closed. Then moved to PHX Res, stayed about
a year and transfered to SFO CRC, then to SFO
Res, where I met my wife, Sandy, and we are
still living happily married ever after. In
1971, moved to PHX Res until just before they
closed. Transfered to DTW counter in 1984.
Worked there until 1989. Back to
SEA counter and SEA Res. In 1992 transfered
back to the counter until March 8, 1999-Retired.
Enjoy restoring old houses, cars, furniture,
trunks and crank phones. Like is good!
Retirement is awesome.
Update: Ed and Sandy now reside in Ritzville, WA.
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Paul Ring
mopaul@fidnet.com
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While seeking employment with the engineering department of Airwest in Phoenix,
Marilyn Redmond suggested that I take a job as a station agent to get my foot in
the door. There was an opening at the Grand Canyon and she set me up with an
interview. I started with Hughes Airwest that summer. That was May of
1971. I worked at the Grand Canyon for six months and since it was seasonal
and they cut back during winter, I was laid off. I returned to Scottsdale and
back to work at Motorola as a printed circuit board designer. In June of '72, I
got a call back to the Canyon. After working three months and fearing another
layoff for the winter, I took a transfer that opened up in Las Vegas. Working at
the Grand Canyon spoiled me. We got a chance to work all the positions; ticket
counter, load and unload baggage and passengers, do the weight and balance and
take the weather every hour and call Prescott flight service. We had to get a
weather license from the Salt Lake City weather center. Working there was pure
pleasure. While in Las Vegas, I couldn't get use to doing just one thing over and
over although I did enjoy working in operations when I got the chance. In
February of '74 I left on my own and returned to good ole Motorola as a pcb
designer. June of '74 I finally got a call to work in the engineering department
in Phx. My brother Larry was already working there as the designer/draftsman so
I joined him. While there almost five years, I enjoyed my job and met and worked
with many great people. I left Airwest April of '79 and went back to work as a pcb designer at
various companies around the country. I ended up here in Lebanon, Missouri and
been here ever since. Small towns are great. I spend most of my days working
with my brother once again. He is a coppersmith and makes 18th century
copperware. It keeps me busy.
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Ron
Roberts
rcr1116@comcast.net
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I was hired as a station agent by West Coast Airlines on July 27, 1959, In
Spokane, Wa. and worked here until April of 1983. Wwhen Republic closed
several stations in the RW ystem, I transferred to PHX.
where I injured my back and had two surgeries before being able to return
to work. I was assigned to LAX ( I was so happy to get back to work, that I
would have gone anywhere). That was in 1987 and in 1989, I transferred to
SEA, where I worked until 1992. I transferred to Spokane in 1992 and
retired in 1998. I had gone through the Airwest merger, the Hughes Airwest
buyout, and the Republic buyout. When I went to LAX, it was my iniatation
into Northwest. My wife, Jan, and I live in Spokane, as do our three
kids and six grandkids. We pretty much spend all of our free time in the
summer at our water property near Sandpoint, Id. The winter is spent
attending sporting events, school functions, Etc., of our grandkids.
There are several former Hughes Airwest people in the Spokane area, and some
of us get together quite often. In fact, there is a get-together on April 18
in Issaquah, Wa.If anyone visits the Spokane area, please call us at
(509) 926-6019 or (509)990-0050.
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Larry B. Robinson
woodstuff2@msn.com
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I retired from Northwest Airlines April 15 2003. I started my career with Huges
up at the Grand Canyon in 1974. From there I was transferred to San Diego,
which I hated and then went to Salt Lake City. From Salt Lake City I
transferred back to Phoenix which is my home town having been raised in Mesa
Arizona. I was cut from Phoenix and then was forced into Detroit where I stayed
for a couple of years. I then remarried and moved to Memphis where we raised a
son and stayed for 16 years. It was getting time to think about retiring so I
was lucky to be able to get transferred back to Phoenix which is where I retired
from. I now live with my wife in Mesa right where the rest of my family lives.
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Shirley Rogers
srogers@charter.net
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Hired at WCA 6-22-1959. I retired from NWA 8-01-2005. I moved to MSP in
1985 after being based in SEA and briefly in Atlanta. I can't believe I am
still here. My WCA and HAW days are very precious to me. I have remained
single, so am now an old lady with a cat. I have had a bad battle with breast
cancer but am doing very well now and have my health back. Best wishes to you
all.
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Bill
Roll
billroll56@hotmail.com
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Captain Bill Roll is living in Bellevue and enjoying retirement. Please email any information about get-togethers. Would like to see "The Gang."
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Carmon
Rowen
carmon.rowen@nwa.com
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Started in 968 May 01 with Bonanza Airlines
PHX, Tech. Instrument & Radio Shop for
Dir. Joe-Bon Smith + 36 Other Tech's. 1969 AirWest, R & E Tech. Hangar &
Flight Line mtc. 1972 Hughes Airwest, R & E Tech.
Hangar & Flight Line mtc. Had a great time working all over the
world, for R.K. Jorgenson ExVP, overseas
operation Temporary assigned to work with Airlines
like 1973 Toa Domestic Airlines in Tokyo, Japan,
Aircraft Technical Rep. DC9 1975 NorcanAir in Alberta, Canada,
Aircraft Technical Rep.F-27 1977 Royal Nepal Airlines in Katmandu
Nepal, Aircraft Technical Rep.B-727-100 1979 Philippine Airlines in the Manila
Philippines, Aircraft Technical Rep.B-727-200 1980 Republic Airlines Lead Tech MEM Flight
lines 1986 Northwest Airlines Lead Tech Flt Line,
Hgr & Eng & Comp. Shops ATLanta GA Now NWA - ATL
Lead Tech. Aircraft Tooling
Dept.
UpDate:
Carmon Rowen:I have bid Back to PHX, Arrived
on Fathers Day, and now living in Ahwatukee,
and working as,Lead Tech. of the Plant Maintenance
Crew.It is sad to see the old PHX Hagar
being torn down now.It is even more sad
to hear that ATL Mtc Base is Closing,Layoff
Notice's going out 15Dec02 for all in ATL
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Mary
Harris Russell
marintem@yahoo.com
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I flew for Bonanza starting in 11/27/67. From there we merged and merged
ending with Northwest. I now live in Temecula,Ca. and miss everyone. My husband,
Marshall, is a
Merchant Marine Officer and at this time I have a son, who is a senior in high
school and a daughter that graduated from high school last year. Temecula is a
beautiful place in wine country and an hour north of San Diego and 35 min. from
the beach. Before moving here I finally got my degree in teaching and have
enjoyed substitute teaching at the high school and elementary school. If any of
my airline friends ever come down this way, please let me know, we'd love to
have you.
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Laurie Rybaczyk
Lilred1018@aol.com
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I was hired in June, 79' and was in the last flight attendant class of Hughes
Airwest. At the same time the company was just opening the Denver base
domicile. After training, I spent a month in LAS on TDY before I eagerly moved
to DEN. I experienced a furlough just months after I was hired, but other than
that, I spent the entire time in DEN until Republic closed the base in 1982. I
still have my "I survived the DEN closure" t-shirt. I was transferred to LAS,
then to Atlanta, Detroit, and back to LAS...still maintaining the bottom reserve
status at all bases and getting bounced around like a superball. The merger
effected my seniority and stability so I eventually decided to quit and start
over. In 1983, I took another flight attendant position with The Hawaii
Express (HE) based out of Los Angeles. (It was the Club Med of the airline
industry at the time). "Party in the Sky" was the motto. So I went from"Top
Banana" in the West to the "Big Pineapple" in the Sky. Within a year, the Big
Pineapple got sliced (the airline filed bankruptcy) and I bid a final farewell
to a career in the friendly skies. I worked five years in the interior
design industry before attending grad school to earn a Masters Degree in
Counseling. I have been working as a counselor for over 13 years now and have
been living in Newport Beach, CA since 1994. I have nothing but the greatest
memories from my years with Hughes Airwest. My friends and co-workers from DEN
and LAS were the best! It was a fun job and an exciting career. I'd love to
keep in touch. Thanks to Tom for making this website happen.
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Pete
Saavedra
psaa108@aol.com
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Was
hired on with Air West in Las Vegas. 10 Oct 68 Went
through last half of merger.. Stayed in Las until
03 June 85 with Republic. Got transferred to Memphis,
been here ever since. Fixing to retire, as they
say here in the south, in March of 2003.
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Ken
Sanford
kaerophil@gmail.com
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I worked for Bonanza Air Lines at Orange County Airport in 1958 & 59. I then went to the East Coast and worked for Eastern Airlines, the Air Transport Association of America, Pan American World Airways (in the NYC Headquarters), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Montreal and Geneva. I retired from IATA in 1998 after 40 years in the airline industry. I now live in Oxford, Connecticut.I attended the Reunion which was held in Phoenix in 1997. I would be pleased to get in touch with other people who worked for Bonanza in 1958 & 59.
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W.H.
Schmidt (Bill)
garlikman@aol.com
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I
was hired Oct. 13, 1958, at that time the airline
was called Southwest Airways, approx. 2 weeks later
the airline name changed to Pacific Airlines and
I think everyone knows the rest. I remained with
the Airline until last July when I retired, just
short of 42 yrs.
I
was really surprised to find out that Hughes Airwest
had a web page, really is great! Nice job. Thanks
for all the individuals who put the web page together
and keeping it up to date.
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Tom
Schoenherr
phxtom@attbi.com
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I
hired on in PHX on 28Jun76 as an R&E mechanic.
I bid to ATL in April of '83 to the instrument
shop. Went back to the hangar/line in '86. Transferred
upstairs to the harness/metrology department
in '95. I will be retiring this fall.
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Judee Schuster
jschuster3@cox.net
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I started flying with BAL (Fun Jet) in 1965.I married and quit flying to live in
Europe with my husband.I came back to work for AW in 1971 and I'm still flying
(although,I have sinced divorced).Iv'e been fortunate enough to complte a full
circle.I started my flying career on the F-27 and now fly as a purser on the
747.Iv'e had many wonderful experiences and still love my job!I'm based in LAX
and fly mostly Asia.
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Bob
Scott
fawvay3@hotmail.com
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Started with Bonanza in FLG in Aug of 1959, then 4
year loa due Uncle Sam was looking for me. Spent 2 years of my Air Force time
near Istanbul, Turkey at a remote site named Karamsul Air Station. After the
Air Force went to YUM and when TUS opened I transfered to TUS as a supervisor.
Took Medical LOA in 1995 due to a couple heart attacks and open heart by-pass
surgery. I still live in TUS and see Hank Puryear often. He and I are both
members of the DAV number 28 here in TUS. Also in contact with Charlie Campbell
and Joe Lewis both former Bonanza, Airwest, Hughes Airwest & Northwest
employees. Charlie retired, Joe still working here is TUS.
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Rob
Semones
unclerob4@cox.net
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I started with RW on April 21,1976 as Fleet Service in Tucson, AZ. Stayed in TUS until May of 1984. Transferred To Phoenix, AZ and drove a Catering truck most of the next year. My last day was April 28, 1985. I would like to hear from any of you that remember me.
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Diane Seward
DS_FALLCITY@msn.com
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In the fall of 1961 I was hired as a air hostess at BAL. We owned 6 airplanes
--all F-27A SilverDarts.I was in the first class that did not receive DC-3
training. After 3 years in the desert I chose to quit and move to the Pacific
Northwest where I was hired by West Coast Airlines. Not many months later, I
decided to marry and so I quit a second time--because marriage and flying was
a concept that was not discussed in the same sentence. Days later, I decided
that I still wanted flying more than marriage so--WCA was willing to rehire me
and this time,I stayed through two marriages and divorces and many airline
changes until 08-02. At WCA I was based in SEA and flew on DC-3's, F-27's, and
DC-9-10 and 30's . Then came Air Worst (upps- West) and then Hughes Airwest
where I worked onboard 727-200's. Also, I became a union activist and stayed
active for twenty years. Then came Republic Airlines, deregulation, paycuts,
base closures (including wonderful SEA). I commuted to MSP for a short time and
eventually transferred and moved to MEM.I worked onboard MD80's and 757's. By
this time, because of the social attitude, the number of men that sought the
job, and equal-rights legislation, we finally became Flight Attendants. In 1986
Northwest Orient Airlines bought Republic Airlines-----such a long way from
WCA. I was based in LAX and finally back to SEA, and I worked onboard DC-10-30's and -40's, A319's and A320's,
747-200's and 400's. I retired as a NWA purser. I believe that I worked
through a great era in airline history and was privileged to work in the same
industry for my entire career; however, the time and people I remember with love
is my time at Bonanza, West Coast, and Hughes Airwest. I live outside Seattle,
am a gardener, and do some local volunteer work.
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George
Shaner
Tanya@mail.surfmk.com
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Date
of hire BAL 28 Jan 1957 base Las Vegas. Presently
residing in Southwest Mo. I would like to
make contact with William F. Smith. Last known
base Seattle, in the early 80's. I would also
be glad to hear from anyone else. If George
Brinkop has recent information on Erich Hartmann
DOD, I would appreciate it.
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John
(Jack) Shettler
tempejack@aol.com
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I hired with Bonanza way back in March of 1966 in Las Vegas. Worked in
Phx,Den,Hou,Mem,Lax and back to Las where I took an early retirement in Nov of
1993. Not that I wanted to retire but got tired of bumping around the system.
We now have a doublewide in Tempe,AZ and an A frame in PA. Winters in Phx and
summers in PA. I would be pleased to hear from anyone.
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