Look, not trying to flame, but BB bolted Mesaba and left them in a really tough spot for awhile. I'm not saying he's a deserves to live in a sewer, but think about it.
In general, how much can somebody care about the longevity of a company when they've cashed in millions upon millions of
dollars while the entry level employees of a company live just above the poverty line? If I honestly asked myself the same question, I wouldn't care as much about the success of a company as a new flight attendant or fresh FO might.
Your friend is not in an immune spot. BKB is.