Keg defending the indefensible is most heroic , your loyalty is commendable !
Thanks for the “outing “ .
When your hero has a present seniority # of 652 , at the time of the promotion to the 747 he would have had a much higher seniority # and I believe it was mentioned that it would have just garnered a 737 command in Adelaide with a gap of some 600 odd #’s less than the most junior 747 Captain at the time was mentioned , according to a reliable source on CoM !
His 747 Managerial Patron , some 150 #’s junior to the most junior Captain then , was also mentioned in dispatches at the time !
Post Covid , who knows , with a RIN , Perth Capt 787 ? , 737 Captain base of choice ? Assuming any training ?
This “ promotion” with relatively to his Seniority # at the time was discussed ad infinitum at CoM and where he should end up if he was to lose his Managerial position was discussed !
A most animated discussion that was eventually made “Safe” !
Consideration must also be made for his now departed Patron !
As I said , it’s not what you know , but who you smooze !
My impressions have not been changed subsequently !
Your champion is not a patch on who he “ replaced “.
Good luck with your hero worshipping!
Many compatriots would not agree with your position !
Last edited by blow.n.gasket; 8th Jul 2020 at 14:22.