Some of the F/O's and not a few CNs did very well from 'the year that dare not speak its name', Ned. Some internationals were gagging for pilots and many of us are still flying; wide bodies at that, and based in Australia.
From experience, in these events you see the worst in some people and the best in others. Airlines come and go (there is not one Australian domestic still in existence since 'that year'), but pilots have long careers and even longer memories, especially of those who let down their mates.
Last edited by Captain Dart; 6th Feb 2014 at 01:40.