Leadership is... "building a strong Team, communicating the goals, and then stepping out of the way so the Team can do its job."
--Chuck Magill

TITLE:	Vice President Flight Operations
JOB DESCRIPTION:	Chuck's primary responsibility is serving our approximately 6,200 Flight Ops Employees. He provides leadership and support to the Department, which includes 8 Pilot Bases, Crew Planning/Scheduling/Payroll, the Flight Training Center and Flight Ops Administration. He also develops and implements policy and procedures to ensure safe and efficient flight operations at Southwest.
EXPERIENCE:	Chuck began his career in the United States Marine Corps as a F-18 Fighter Pilot. At Southwest Airlines Chuck has been a Captain, Check Airman, Chief Pilot for the HOU Pilot Base, and the Sr. Chief Pilot. Chuck holds an ATP with a type rating in the 737.
LENGTH OF SERVICE AT SOUTHWEST:	Started July 1993
EDUCATION:	Chuck earned his BS in business administration from Arizona State University.
FAMILY:	Wife, Lisa, and two Children, Caitlin and Patrick
FIRST PAYING JOB:	Paper Boy
PROUDEST MOMENT:	The birth of my son. I missed the birth of my daughter serving in Operation Desert Storm.
BEST ADVICE EVER RECEIVED:	Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN:	Read the directions; first!