Peter Skellan
"I'd take a high morale, and short time to command..."
Me too. BAR at BHX was, and I guess still is a great place to work from. It also MAKES A PROFIT!!! Inspite of the best efforts of management.
Just incase you are interested in the facts, I was amazed to read that you think BAR pilots earn more on average than the low costs (bloated terms and conditions!) People actually choose to work in the regions for many reasons - see 'high morale and short time to command!' - But NEVER financial!. Have you any idea WHATEVER of what a regional captain and first officer are paid? I suspect you would be very surprised!!
As for your ridiculous comment about retiring on a FSS at 55. Let's talk again when you are 60, and trying to buy an annuity!!
By the way, I really am terribly sorry "Super stall", but I am struggling to maintain your levels of enthusiasm for this Company. But decent management would change that.