{"id":12290,"date":"2019-10-01T12:02:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T17:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/?p=12290"},"modified":"2019-10-01T12:02:00","modified_gmt":"2019-10-01T17:02:00","slug":"saving-day-chicago-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/2019\/10\/01\/saving-day-chicago-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving the day in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"
In a video viewed by millions, Envoy Ramp Instructor Jorge Manalang<\/strong> displayed quick thinking and a commitment to safety when a service vehicle spun out of control at Chicago O\u2019Hare International Airport (ORD).<\/p>\n The catering vehicle was parked by the Embraer 140 aircraft loading beverages for the outbound flight, when a case of water slipped onto the gas pedal and sent the cart spinning wildly in reverse. As the cart swung closer and closer to the loaded aircraft, Jorge jumped onto a push-back tug and intercepted the cart at just the right moment, flipping it over and out of harm\u2019s way.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m incredibly proud of Jorge\u2019s actions \u2013 he not only prevented severe damage to the aircraft, but more importantly, he prevented what could have been serious injury to his fellow ramp employees or our customers onboard,\u201d said Ricky Deane<\/strong>, Envoy Vice President in Chicago. \u201cHe demonstrated the \u2018safety first\u2019 focus that we have here at the hub \u2013 it\u2019s the foundation of everything we do.\u201d<\/p>\n A six-year veteran of Envoy, Jorge is an instructor, responsible for passing along his knowledge and experience to new Fleet Service Clerks, ensuring the safety culture remains strong.<\/p>\n \u201cI was just doing my job,\u201d said Jorge. \u201cSafety is our number one priority and I did not want anyone to get hurt, so I used the pushback to stop the cart.\u201d<\/p>\n A special recognition is being planned to thank Jorge for his heroic efforts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n