Jon Stone
Republic Airways Pilot since 2003, hired at Chautauqua. Longtime Local 357 Steward. BA in Business Administration, Cedarville University.
In his own words
I was hired by Chautauqua Airlines in 2003. Back then we had a handful of 145s and pilot group of around 500. Now as we are approaching a pilot group of 3000 and the complexities of a merger with Mesa, many new challenges face us.
As Secretary-Treasurer, my main responsibility would be to ensure that all fiscal policies and procedures of the Union are followed. Just as important as fiscal responsibility and transparency is that every pilot knows that the union will fight on their behalf and spend their hard earned dues if we feel an injustice has been done.
I have spent a number of years as a Steward and have seen firsthand how important it is to have a strong Union that is willing to “fight the fight”.
Prior to joining Chautauqua/Republic Airways, I was a pilot for another regional. I hold an academic degree from Cedarville University (BA) in Business Admin.