SAINT GEORGE, Utah,
Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- SkyWest Airlines, a subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:
SKYW) is pleased to announce that Bradley
W. Blake has been named Vice President – Operations Control
Center (OCC). Blake's current Managing Director role is being
elevated to Vice President as the OCC plays an increasingly
important role in SkyWest's overall operation and performance.
Blake will continue to oversee the SkyWest Operations Control
Center, including its team of dispatchers, system controllers and
operational quality team, and will be responsible for coordinating
with each of SkyWest's operational departments to ensure SkyWest's
1,800 daily flights operate safely as scheduled. Blake reports
directly to Chief Operating Officer Mike
Thompson.
"Brad has played a significant role in SkyWest's improved
operational performance over the last two years," said Mike Thompson, SkyWest Airlines Chief Operating
Officer. "The industry continues to demand reliable operations and
the OCC is essential to our ability to meet those demands. Brad's
demonstrated experience, agility and leadership will help SkyWest
continue to perform at the highest level."
Blake holds nearly 20 years of SkyWest experience and received
his Dispatch Certificate while attending Dixie State University in
St. George, Utah. He has
previously served as Senior Director – OCC at Spirit Airlines and
has held numerous positions at SkyWest, including lead operations
supervisor and manager OCC/System Control. He and his wife,
Samantha, reside in St. George,
Utah with their two daughters.
About SkyWest Airlines
As a leading air service provider offering global access to
millions of people each month, SkyWest partners with the world's
largest network carriers including United Airlines, Delta Air
Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With a fleet of 370
aircraft, SkyWest's nearly 12,000 aviation professionals operate
more than 1,800 flights each day to 208 destinations throughout
North America. SkyWest is known
for its industry-leading workforce, exceptional leadership team,
and continued solid operational and economic performance. The
airline is headquartered in St. George,
Utah. Visit www.skywest.com for more information and
follow @SkyWestAirlines on Twitter.
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