Having spoken to him onboard I can confirm that he is, in person, most engaging. Took time out to have words with the crew and spoke openly of where he was going and why. This in itself says much about the man and even more about his reptilian predecessor.
His forthright comments about the need to re-engage the Engineers bodes well for the company and it's other operational staff who [under dickson] became used to be being treated by his management, like the enemy.
Despite myself I can't help but feel that Qantas has the opportunity to return to what it once was.
A cohesive, functional company with engaged staff actively working towards common goals.