Standby a moment..I though that Scull'y wrinkles were caused by g...
The appointment heads off the deranged Indians (the CAA) at the pass. It forestalls them bringing in a firm of safety consultants from overseas-as if they would? Did Airlink get permission for Scully's appointment from the CAA and if not then why did they CAA not make their own recommendations or suggestions. It's a neat trick that managment have pulled off and it may benefit the airline emoployees. It certainly benefits Airlink in that it is stilll flying. Soon no doubt, Scully's picture will appear on bill boards or even on TV, telling the world of SA that he'd fly on water with the airline.
An attitude that is cynical possibly but which seems to fit the personality profiles as read here in Pprune.