I think O.I. would be a lot more capable A340 Fleet Chief than some Captains with ten times his P1 hours. I would say it's more about someone's ability to lead a fleet than how many take offs they've done in the last 90 days. I'd like to know who Cayenne would suggest to fill the vacancy. Some geriatric with twenty thousand hours perhaps?
O.I. has the knowledge, the experience and the savvy to do a good job. If he get's the post, at least give him a chance to prove himself before you start to bag him out!
Rock on Oli, you get my vote!