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We have opportunities to see the world. And I believe that I probably have the best job in the airline. Every time I answer my phone, it’s something different. That’s probably the part I like best. I like the thrill of never knowing what I’m going to have to deal with. Did family have an influence in getting involved in the airline industry? Brian jr.: When I was graduating from high school, I had no college plans because I knew I wasn’t college material. When I was asked to write down what I was going to do after high school, I wrote that I’m going to work for the airlines. But right after graduation, I got a full-time job at Westinghouse. My dad called and told me the airline was hiring like crazy for part-time positions. I didn’t want to give up my full-time job, but I was laid off six months later. So I called Dad asking if there was anything still open. The only thing he said was that he’d try to get me an interview, but from that point on it was all on me. And he said, “Don’t screw up the family name.” How have you learned from each other? Brian jr.: I learned the ethic of hard work paying ing for US Airways in 1982 and currently serves as airline operations manager at the Operations Control Center in Pittsburgh. What do you enjoy most about your job? Brian Sr.: I love my job — otherwise I wouldn’t be putting in fifty-five years. I’ve proved to myself that I can still do it. It’s a job that’s been good to my family and even the team that I work with. They’re fantastic. I’ve been working with some of them for about twenty-two years. Brian jr.: I’ve actually been bugging him to retire since he turned fifty-five. I kept asking, “Dad, when are you going to retire and enjoy life?” I quit bugging him because I realized he is enjoying life. Brian Sr.: I’ve always said I’d retire after fifty-five years, and I said it again this year. He’s going to kill me, but I just want to see what’s going to happen with this company. So I may go another year, maybe two. Brian jr.: I’ve made a good living for my family. off. When I got hired and he told me not to screw up the family name, I took that to heart. Brian Sr.: Sure, I got him in here and did what I had to, but he amazes me with what he does. It’s mainly the things that I hear from people who have worked with him and have the utmost respect for him. I’m really proud. What’s one thing you’d like to tell people about the airline? Brian Sr.: I think it’s the safest way to travel. You’ve got intelligent people like Brian who care about the safety of those on board. Brian jr.: Every airline employee wants the passengers to know that somebody is watching them 24∕7, from start to finish, throughout their flight experience. From the time they call reservations to the time they get to their final destination, somebody in the airline is watching out for them. Can you offer some advice for those looking to get into the airline industry? Brian Sr.: Just work hard and enjoy it. Brian jr.: The aviation industry is a great place to work. It has great opportunities. Brian Sr.: Absolutely. There are always opportuni- ties. They’re not going to come to you, so push yourself to go after them. usairwaysmag.com june 2013 65 http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - June 2013

US Airways - June 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Outdoor Music Venues
Hub Crawl: Los Angeles International Airport
Wine & Dine: Infused Spirits
Great Tastes: B.B. King's Blues Clubs
Diversions: Beer Gardens
Great Escapes: Hard Rock Hotels
Great Escapes: Universal Orlando Resort
Diversions: Seven Super Spas
Adventure: Sebasco Harbor Resort, Maine
Golf: Billy Casper
Gear Up: Family Games
Travel Feature: The Lure of the Lake
US Airways: All in the Family
Chefs Tell: Sea Fire Grill
Charlotte, NC
Special Section: Los Angeles Arts
Must Read: Color Blind
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - June 2013