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Jess Stewart, the director of operations at Amazon Air, said her leadership style starts with asking questions and taking time to learn about the situation.
Josh Lewandowski, Site Leader for Amazon Air at Chicago-Rockford International Airport, stated that Amazon Air is implementing proactive safety measures to protect its workforce from the heat during the summer months. Lewandowski gave his statement to Sky Industry News on August 13.
Flight attendants with flight training and a private pilot's license can potentially assist pilots in landing an aircraft during an emergency. They learn basic aircraft terminology and undergo pilot incapacitation training to safely remove ill or incapacitated pilots from their seats. If both pilots are incapacitated, flight attendants may need to communicate with air traffic control and receive guidance from a professional pilot on landing the aircraft.
A United Airlines passenger faced an unexpected situation when he arrived at his connecting flight to find his seat occupied by a standby passenger. The initial delay of his first flight had led United to believe he would miss the connection, prompting them to reassign his seat. However, the passenger managed to reach the gate while boarding was still ongoing.