TowerDog:
George Philip (no "s" on the end) was IASCO's Chief Pilot in Tokyo for many years. He continued on administratively after hitting the magic age, and, as I recall, died some time ago (in the '80's?). He and his family are from Vancouver.
Bruce Philip, his son, went to work for IASCO in Burlingame (KSFO) in an administrative job.
Re the 6 month training program, in my years as IASCO's Manager of Flight Crew Leasing, more "round eyes" failed training for attitude than for lack of proficiency.