I will defend BN in this instance. Do I like him? No. But that doesn't matter.
First, how would you define qualified? Someone with a degree in the field? Plenty of experience? Both?
I am opposed to the fact that he is being scrutinised on that basis alone. The reasons should be obvious. Results.
What has changed since he took the wheel? Or are you all too blind to notice? I challenge you to list those changes, real tangible changes before broadsiding the guy. Here's a few.
Improved aircraft conditions. Surely you would have noticed that. Only some aircraft haven't improved by that much. That can not be helped.
Improved OTP.
Improved pay and benefits. If you didn't see that, then try doing your budget based on the conditions two years ago.
Refleeting. About time too. B777 just about on line, A320s, A330s on the way, B787 down the road.
What I'm really trying to say is we've had unprecedented changes during BN's watch, mostly for the better. More changes than when GF had several owners. More changes ever.
It begs the question. Do they want him out so that others can claim the credit for all that hard work?
Because if you ask me, sacking him because of lack of qualification amidst all these fundamental changes in our airline just does not cut it.