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Lavdumperer
14th April 2003, 01:57
I haven't seen Bobby Johnson post any of his interesting BBJ posts recently. I have seen his website and I am aware that he was writing a book about his move from BA to BBJ - any status update on that? Sounds like a great read - very interesting jump indeed.... So, Bobby, let us know how you are doing and where you have been...........


I just recently saw a wingletted BBJ with the registration C6-TTB in a great paint scheme. It is registered to a company called Westmount Investments - I also saw a picture of it landing at Luton. I understand that it is Bahamian registered, but I was wondering if it was based in the UK... Anyone know anything about Westmount Investments - do they need more pilots (I had to ask...)?



Cheers

AlanM
14th April 2003, 02:27
Just a bit nice.....!!

C6-TTB (http://www.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!/open.file/186789/L/)

LGW Vulture
14th April 2003, 20:29
Lavdumperer

Westmount's Airplane has been on the market since November last. Probably the most lavishly fitted BBJ out there. Interior spec is rather blinding!

Westmount are Canadian I think, but sorry, don't think any positions are available.

4HolerPoler
14th April 2003, 21:24
Westmount = Thomas Bachmann. Swiss Industrialist.

Heard a rumour the aircraft was sold. Was surprised as he wanted 60 big ones.

They've had big turnover. Most or all of the flightcrew rolled over last year together with at least ten F/A's. I've got CV's of some folk who didn't last a month there. Strange business.

Nice a/c. Was done by Ozark.

4HP

mutt
15th April 2003, 11:18
Just to get back to the original question......... last time that i met BJ, he was alive and kicking his heels in the local Hilton......

Not sure about the book, but i would guess that it would have to be written after his present tenure in the corporate world.


Mutt.

Bobby Johnson
4th May 2003, 17:57
Hi Lav,

Thanks for the interest, I am now unemployed, I have not been on PPRuNe for a long time, it was discouraged. Looks like my idea of a bit more excitement was not to be. I was basically led up the garden path and then things got unpleasant so I resigned. This I must say was nothing to do with the Owner or Principal of the aircraft who was extremely pleasant to work for.

Anyone know of a job on the BBJ!!!!

Best Regards
Bobby Johnson

727 exec
6th May 2003, 06:07
There must be at least two sides (or maybe even more?) to all good aviation stories...

Bobby Johnson
6th May 2003, 13:56
727 Exec

You are right of course, I am not going into it either, just to say that neither of us saw 'eye to eye' and that's all that needs to be said.

Bobby

Bobby Johnson
7th May 2003, 04:41
Oh by the way.

How do I get to fly that 747SP at Bournemouth Airport, anyone know let me know, I can only but dream.

Bobby

Bright-Ling
7th May 2003, 05:00
Good to hear that you still have yr sense of humour!

remember we spoke in the pub (when I gave you the BBJ pics!) about the idea of photographing Cruisers from the air? Any more thoughts??? Needn't be from a B206. PM me!

B-L

Lavdumperer
14th May 2003, 14:24
Bobby,

Very sorry to hear about your situtation. You have provided us, though, with a good look at what it would be like to take a big leap and experience a great corporate flying challenge....

So, what's next for you? Would you consider another airline stint like Ryanair (at least same type as the BBJ), Easyjet, Emirates or maybe Virgin (not sure if they are hiring)? There are probably a few direct-hire 737 jobs in the UK that would love your experience... Would you prefer another corporate gig?

Keep us informed - we appreciate it. Best of luck.


Cheers

mutt
15th May 2003, 12:07
Not sure about the book, but i would guess that it would have to be written after his present tenure in the corporate world.

Yikes when i wrote this i didnt think that you would have the opportunity to start on the book quite so soon. :):)

I reckon that i will feature in a couple of the chapters so can i have a say in which actor plays my role in the follow on movie!

I was great pleasure to meet you, I look forward to doing it again.

Good Luck.


Mutt.

chimbu warrior
15th May 2003, 12:44
And what happened to the BBJ website? Can't seem to find it these days.