The plaintiffs stated that AMBFO’s two private aircraft typically flew around 400 hours annually, necessitating extensive work hours from Pearson and Carlisle. In 2023, the flight attendants were assigned an average of 21 “duty days” per month, some months even reaching 26. They were expected to perform preflight tasks, such as preparing menus, picking up provisions, and running personal errands for Blank and his family, often starting five hours before arriving at the hangar. After flights, they would spend an additional hour and a half on postflight duties, including cleaning the aircraft.
Though new staff members were eventually hired to assist, Pearson and Carlisle argued these new hires were incapable of performing basic tasks. Two of the new employees allegedly kept their jobs due to their romantic relationships with Blank and the company’s aviation director, but both were criticized for their poor job performance, forcing the plaintiffs to take on even more work.
AMBFO did not respond to the lawsuit in court, according to records. The case was dismissed without prejudice, meaning it can be refiled in the future if the plaintiffs choose to pursue further legal action.
