A 10-year, performance-based pay system used by the Federal
Aviation Administration is still criticized by employees, and may
soon be challenged in court.
This site is for veterans, enthusiasts or anyone else interested in
aviation insignia of World War II. The goal is to create a
collection of images of as many different patterns, sizes and makes
of the wings worn by these valiant people.
"As you can see, although the Cessna acquisition of
Columbia Aircraft's assets has provided a happy ending for some,
there are a few big losers who deserved a better fate. One group I
left off the winner's list is the manufacturing workers of Columbia
Aircraft who have been jerked back and forth like puppets over the
past eight months. Not only will almost all of these workers obtain
jobs (and job security) with Cessna but their ownership promises
more jobs to come in Central Oregon. That's a real Christmas
present for some dedicated people who can really use
it."
Source: Rich Belzer, former VP of Sales for
Columbia Aircraft company, in his summary of the "winners and
losers" in the bankruptcy auction sale of Columbia to Cessna
Aircraft Compan
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