Pat, Manny and I all share a military background and we have been schooled in leadership techniques but I don’t recall learning about the methods they are using here. It seems like something more out of the playbook of a South American dictator rather than what should be coming from an ‘officer and a gentleman’.

First Officer Dean Colello

Integrity first

Service before self

Excellence in all we do

An open letter to First Officer and NAC Member Dean Colello:

Dean,

Thank you for your honest and very public statement regarding the recent resignations of Capts' Day and Lopez from the NAC. It must be incredibly frustrating to witness your years of note taking experience flushed down the drain by such reckless and self serving individuals. Rest assured that one day the hard work you selflessly gave our pilot group will bear its fruit when an important contract dispute confronts us. The quality of your product will most assuredly guarantee us success. 

The seriousness of purpose conveyed by your letter should give all US Airways pilots pause. Your credibility should never be questioned as few pilots can claim so many years of uninterrupted full time union service. Hold your head high Dean, for you have seen it all. You’ve had a front row seat to the messy sausage making process first at ALPA, then at USAPA, and possibly both at the same time. 

It is clear that the tragedy befallen you over four years ago has caused you significant stress. Switching your allegiance in order to preserve the self placed unimaginable demands on your core. In that light, we understand your break with the COC and your direct communication to us rank and file line workers. 

Dean, it must be difficult to look back and see the mess you’ve helped create. We would just like to remind you that it is never too late to put honor ahead of self. So pack a lunch, leave the flight case at home, and enjoy the fruits of your labor - separate ops under LOA 93 for ever and ever. Congratulations, you’ve done it! 

Sincerely, 

TheEye