Seaman,
I think JA would be an effective manager if he was given the latitude from above. We all know that AAR has to go if there is any hope for the future although I think its already too late.
If JA reads this forum then all he needs to do is go to the 4th floor and have a chat with CM explaining that simple fact!
CM has stated in an interview that in order for any re-structuring to be successful that ALL senior management has to be replaced. I think we will see this soon enough. I'm not sure why some posters seem to have "Stockholm syndrome" with respect to JA. Despite his potential he has still been part of the watch along with TCAS that has lead the company into dangerous waters. Its time for a new mind set from he top down.