Since the DFO and Swire have terminated the Chief Pilot Boeing 777 for an error in judgment, then we all must have a think about corporate policy in Cathay Pacific.
For example if any Captain decides to use discretion for whatever reason, just be aware you are taking that risk/responsibility solely on your shoulders. You may be putting other crew members career at risk while using discretion (not that some care). How many CX Captains would not use discretion if the First Officer said he/she was fatigued?
If you happen to get mud on the tires for whatever reason and Cathay Pacific has bad
PR such as a posting on you tube, your career here is over. Ask yourself, why take the chance?
At the D&G (if you are afforded one) the Pilot Managers will scramble to protect Cathay Pacific (and themselves) and state that you had a choice not to use discretion but chose to. You (and your crew) are on your own. Good luck with your career. A Second Officer or First Officer will not have a choice to be demoted to line pilot.
The Chief Pilot of your fleet will not protect you as you are acutely aware they cannot even protect themselves.
Think about it.
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