Flight Time Magazine May to August 2017 | Page 19

SKYFLYER PAGE 18 ON THE JOB. W elcome to “On the Job” our new and exciting issue which will be part of Skyflyer magazine, in this section of the magazine, we go behind the scenes of everyday people that make up the airline, we find out what the do, what the job is all about, how it helps the airline and all those who work for it, and ask some cheeky questions too! We begin the series by talking to Northern's CEO James Whittlefield. WHAT IS YOUR JOB? Im the CEO (Cheif Executive Officer) of the airline WHAT IS YOUR JOB ALL ABOUT? my job is the manage the airline from training to corportate cover, everything to do with the airline comes under my responsibility. HOW DOES IT HELP THE AIRLINE? My job helps the airline to stay controlled and work like a well oiled machine, without management the airline wouldn't work, there would be no brand and no flights would run. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION? My favourite holiday destination would have to be the Gold Coast of Australia, you can't beat the amazing coastline, and the stunning views from the hotel that I normally stay at its just a beautiful place to be. WWW.NORTHERNVIRTUAL.WEEBLY.COM