Those of you who say it is possible to objectively and surgically remove your so called "dead-wood" should consider the following.
No pilot in Qantas ultimately holds any line crew position due to any of the following factors; Religious affiliation, nepotism, medical history, sexual orientation, family name, family influence, gender, perceived Born-To-Rule factor, number and health of children, other airline connections, health of spouse, ability to pay, old school tie, drinking partners or Rugby or Golf club affiliations.
Every single one of the line pilots in Qantas, be they Capt, FO/ or S/O, holds that position because;
a: They are qualified in all respects for position they hold; and..... well actually it's only a.
Please keep that in mind when you seriously advocate that objective removal of any pilot is possible and in anybodies interest.