Originally Posted by EWL
Thankfully after 37 years on Unisys and IPARS systems I have enough nouse to know what to do. Emirates didn't and nor did DJ - they couldn't even get the concept of the problem.
It was messy but fixed.
My point is that DJ wants to play legacy, but they have no legacy to call on.
EWL
excellent post. This is the problem in a nutshell. An early 30's MBA executive (I'm looking at you Bruce Buchanan
et al) without industry experience cannot understand that they are dealing with highly complex systems & plumbing, not widgets on an organisational chart. Experience and being an expert at what you do is seen by these executives as a liability and some sign of weakness, lacking ambition & motivation. That's why corporations have ritualistic purges to get rid of the grey heads and welcome in the bright young things. This thinking has gutted this industry - from pilots, engineers, IT & front line staff.
How many have operational aviation experience on the Qantas board? They are experts in other area's, such as finance and Private Equity, but that's another story.
Is anyone surprised its all turning to sh!t?