SkyWest reported the selection of Terry Vais as Chief Operating Officer of ExpressJet Airlines, effective September 9, 2015. The company noted that he will succeed Alex Marren, who has accepted a promotion as Executive Vice President at Hertz Corp. As Chief Operating Officer, Vais will oversee ExpressJet's operations and activities, including Flight Operations, In-Flight operations, Maintenance, and partner relationships.

SkyWest, most recently serving as ExpressJet's Vice President of Operations, Planning and Support. Additionally, Brad Sheehan, currently ExpressJet's Vice President of Flight Operations, will assume the role of Senior Vice President of Operations. In this position, he will oversee all of ExpressJet's Flight Operations, including the airline's Operations Control Center.