Ye gods, here we go again. 'Pablo's a great guy, blah de blah de blah'
Nobody doubts he is an interesting character. He broke rules repeatedly and paid the price. Which rule he broke for the third, final warning and hence dismissal does not actually matter in the slightest. It's just that he broke one that evokes a great deal of sentiment amongst most non pilot commentators.
Hawker - you employ him then. You aint gotta worry about the locked door SOP if you don't have them fitted. Ergo, Pablo can't break that rule.
And if I hear the adage about rules are for the guidance of wise etc again!!!
If you don't like rules/ SOP's etc then get the hell out of aviation, because they are there, they will be there and they will become ever more onerous. Having 65000 hrs spotting planes from the side of 23R at MAN does not make you an expert, nor does it allow you to comment on the rule structure we operate to. I would suggest that if you really hate the structures in place at most 1st world airlines that much, you choose caravan holidays from now on. Because every time you fly, it is those rules that try to ensure you and your family get from A to B as safely as possible!
Live with it or move on. Rather like this thread!!
ps. Yes Pablo did represent himself, he thought his personality and character would win the day. Kind of gives you an insight into the man????????