OLDFLYBOY
I did try and raise awareness of that very issue a while ago. See my post on the previous thread, reproduced below:
Mike Mercury
Chances of BACON #2 succeeding? Zero to nil I'd say. We know all about the Flight Ops people - and seriously the best of luck to NG, but even he admits what he's up against. Have you considered the ground staff in your calculations? Have you noticed how the announcement of the appointments keeps being put off? Could it possibly be that they are desperate and noone wants to work with them any more? Never has the expression 'Once bitten, twice shy,' been more apposite. If that is your choice one can really only wish you the best of luck. I am rather afraid that your option #2 is the most likely: in a couple of years your colleagues at LHR simply say, 'Thanks for keeping the slots warm, boys, see ya later!'
Noone seemed interested at the time, but maybe there is a growing awareness that airlines need more bodies than just those at the pointy end!
Just one probable correction to what you posted: I don't believe that the 10 pieces of silver have been offered - or even one!
What's more the pressure exerted on certain ex-BAR OPS people to be seconded to MAN has, I believe been resisted. Not to worry, they'll have an eminent Technical Services Manager. Flight plans? Pah! Who needs 'em!