MOR is frustrated at the Irish CAA (IAA etc big deal!!) that in order for them to keep costs to an absolute minimum for their chums at S*ity-jet, they bend the rules to suit themselves!
I have had no direct dealing with the IAA although I do tend to agree that they are seen in Europe as being some Authority of Convenience (along with TL reg aircrafts).
Yet from reading MOR's posts, I was under the impression that he was having a go at the Yanks flying overhere and therefore was directing his hits at these guys who are actually nothing more than working wherever there is work meeting their T&Cs requirements as well as the local authorities ones.
Actually thinking about it (and it is a genuine question), rather than blaming the IAA, is it not the Immigration/Home office departments who should take the flak?
After all, they are the ones granting the legal right to stay and work in their country of authority.
I have worked in more than one country and hope to do that again as I see the possibility to do that as one of the beautiful things coming with the job. I got to experience different lifestyle and frankly I can only wish that to happen to others.
So sometimes it bothers me when people are having a go at others for stealing "their" mate's jobs blah blah blah.
If it is legal and sanctionned by the relevant authorities then why not? Anyone unhappy about it should vote for a different government hoping they ll change things (as if any government would do anything else other than filling their pockets and own aspirations).
I do agree though that the IAA seem to be the softy one amongst Euro Aviation Authorities (and some know how to use it).