This thread grew from another thread, the common theme was the rogue element of CASA,
particularly as it manifested itself under certain (and now extinguished) regimes in Townsville.
The CASA misconduct took many forms,
some of which included the bastardisation of it's own staff,
the malicious and vindictive vendettas perpetrated against some operators and some individual pilots,
and the constantly displayed penchant for interpreting the CAR's, CAO's and CASA Policy to support some of the agendas,
even if this meant misleading the Director of CASA, OLC, Area Managers and Delegates.
It is my guess that LHRT's divergence in this thread was occasioned by the last aberration of the now extinguished regime,
which was the inconsistent and misleading interpretation of the rules to suit a particular agenda.
Numerous documented examples of manipulation and distortion of the rules over a long period
will be exposed at the possibly imminent Royal Commission or Judicial Inquiry, whichever is decreed.
Now, back to the NQ area office:
So far only two of the five misfits have been terminated.
The job is not yet finished.
The compulsive prevaricator, aka "Pinnochio",
is still to be brought to account for his enthusiastic commitment to rogue activities.
The RFDS specialist (with the night flying phobia) still awaits counselling and a commitment to behave.
Mr Rum may also respond to counselling.
BB, NH, AC have taken things seriously and this office (Townsville) is on the way to be cleaned up,
however, the job is not yet finished.
BB and NH, cast your eyes to the West and note the similarity of the misconduct perpetrated against an operator over there.
Then look at Moorabbin, Bankstown, Tamworth and Archerfield.
There is still work to be done to restore CASA's respectability and to wrest control from the rogue element that exists within.
CS.