I worked for Okanagan Helicopters (precursor to CHC) back in the 1970's and '80's. We were a diversified VFR and IFR company with operations worldwide. We were pretty good at what we did and made good money doing it. I reckon there weren't 10 people in management with university degrees but we could do at least do basic math.
It was when the company was sold to John Lecky that we starting getting the MBA types with no aviation background.
Craig Dobin was after my time but I understand he brought back good helicopter management. Sadly, after Craig's death it was straight downhill.
The Okanagan/CHC story would make an interesting biz school case study on how to really screw things up.
Merry Christmas all
