File 027046
Email Chain Regarding Boeing 727 Aircraft Sale and Pilot Candidates for Qatar Client (File 027046)
Email correspondence from Lawrence Visoski, Chief Pilot of JEGE Inc., to prospective buyer Tarek El Sayed discussing pilot candidates and flight crew options for a Boeing 727 aircraft sale, referencing Donald Trump's former Chief Pilot Robert Breslin.
Summary
Lawrence Visoski, Chief Pilot of JEGE Inc., sends an email to Tarek El Sayed attempting to revive a stalled Boeing 727 aircraft sale by proposing qualified pilot candidates to address El Sayed's concerns about flight crew operations in the Middle East. The email references Robert Breslin, the former Chief Pilot of Donald Trump who previously flew Trump's Boeing 727 and 757, along with two other experienced pilots: James Bartakowski with extensive Middle East and Africa flying experience, and Bruce Jafahri, a current Boeing 727 captain familiar with Doha operations. Visoski emphasizes the aircraft's condition and the growing charter business opportunities in Qatar.
From:Sent: 1/12/2012 3:23:25 PMTo: jeevacation@gmail.comSubject: Re: B 727 thoughtImportance: Highyou want me to call Tarek, instead? just to confirm.In a message dated 1/12/2012 10:21:24 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, jeevacation@gmail.com writes:CallSorry for all the typos .Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 12, 2012, at 4:12 PMWrote:Jeffrey,this may be a long shot to save the Boeing deal, or if you think its a dead deal, disregard this.I thought there was a connection between Tarek and myself, I do believe one concern was operation of Boeing withflight crew. I know its his problem not ours, but may help make the sale happen,.I wrote this email for your review, if you think its worth sending, please critique, and let me know,. thank you:Mr. Tarek El Sayed,I hope this email finds you well, and believe worth communicating my thoughts to you.I was surprised to hear that you decided against the purchase of our Super Boeing 727. I personally thought it was a great match foryour business needs in Qatar. If for any reason your decision was based on crew issues and charter needs in the Middle East, I'd liketo share some information that might prove beneficial to making you reconsider this purchase.The pilot candidates I have lined up for your interview along with the possibility of David Rodgers joining your flight departmentwere as follows:(at no time did I disclose location or persons to the following pilot candidates to protect your privacy.)Robert Breslin, who is the former Chief Pilot of Mr. Donald Trump, Mr. Breslin flew the Boeing 727 and Boeing 757 owned by MrTrump. Mr Breslin is a fine man of 40 years of age estimate, with extensive VIP Boeing operations.James Bartakowski, who has extensive flying experience in the Middle east, Africa and Europe regime. Mr. Bartakowski has alsobeen involved in charter operations in Africa and Middle East and has contacted me on several recent occasions with charters forour Boeing 727, James has indicated there is the possibility of 40 — 60 hours per month charter operations for larger transportcategory aircraft in your area. I believe there is a growing need for charter in the business community in Qatar and neighboringcountries.Bruce Jafahri, who is a current Boeing 727 captain who lived in Doha for two years, and familiar with international operations ofBoeing 727 aircraft. Mr. Jafahri currently lives in California and ready for a new opportunity. Bruce is current in the Boeing 727 andalso flew Captain on the Boeing 747. Well qualified individual and personable.Mr. El Sayed, as you have seen during our demo flight, our Boeing 727 is in impeccable condition, quite cabin and will provide manyyears of charter and business flights your company. I believe the large business jet future in Qatar is growing and you will beleading its path, and your initial investment in this purchase will not come close with other aircraft options on the market as youmay have seen already.We are currently completing the C2C check on the Boeing, and as we have done in the past, assure you it will be a fine aircraftwhen it leaves Flight Star Maintenance repair facility.Sincerely,HOUSE OVERSIGHT 027046Lawrance VisoskiChief Pilot, JEGE Inc.=HOUSE OVERSIGHT 027047