Call it a quick rebound.

Former Aloha Airlines Chief Executive Officer David Banmiller is rumored to be the next CEO of Air Jamaica.

RadioJamaica.com reported today that appointment of Banmiller could be announced soon by the airline’s board. (See)

Banmiller declined comment today.

Banmiller, who lost his position at Aloha on March 31 when the state’s number 2 carrier shutdown passenger service and laid off 1,900 workers, is Air Jamaica’s former chief operating officer.

His expertise as an airline turnaround expert will be in big demand at Jamaica’s financially troubled national airline.

Banmiller is credited for helping Aloha emerge from its first bankruptcy in 2006. He also was was instrumental in the recovery of Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines in 2001.

Tags: Aloha Airlines, David Banmiller

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