Virgin America 4Q2015 10-K
Cost Structure:
- The strategic use of outsourcing for non-core activities, such as certain airport ground handling functions, many maintenance functions and call center activities; and
- Lean overhead structure in information technology, finance, human resources and planning that is scalable and can be leveraged as we continue to grow.
Teammates
We believe maintaining a positive relationship with our teammates is a valuable part of our culture. We believe our relationship with our workforce allows us a highly productive working environment that benefits both the company and our teammates.
At December 31, 2015, our active teammates consisted of 639 pilots, 928 inflight teammates (whom other airlines refer to as flight attendants), 678 guest services teammates, 128 maintenance technicians and 592 management and other personnel. Our inflight teammates, voted for representation by the Transport Workers Union on August 13, 2014, and our pilots, voted for representation by the Air Line Pilots Association on June 4, 2015. We are currently in the beginning stages of negotiating collective bargaining agreements with both of these parties. None of our other teammates are represented by a union organization.