I've just skimmed through this thread. All I can say is thank goodness things were not like that in the run up to my retirement in 1998. Captains were captains and were given a degree of autonomy. I really feel for you people today.
My son is about to join the industry. He made the decision himself to become a pilot: there was no push from his old dad. I wish him and his future colleagues the very best - they will need it.
Last edited by jackharr; 19th Aug 2012 at 09:07.