Just a Thought
It is most unusual to see pilots as CEOs of airlines these days. Usually they are people with contemporary management skills normally having served their apprenticeship building their industry knowledge, skills and attitudes.
Why does the Government have a fascination for people who have one specific skill set when it is as clear as the pimple on your nose that they continue to get it wrong. The other mistake the Government hand maidens forget to do is the appropriate level of background checks as this would quickly rule out some people who have been successful.
So, how about someone who knows the industry, has experience as a bureaucrat, has worked in it as a commercial (but not safety) regulator or similar, has had extensive experience representing Australia at the international level, and has the trust of the Minister's Office.
So how about we break the nexus, adopt contemporary practices and get someone who has a broader range of qualifications and experiences to fill the job?
I would expect that MM would welcome an opportunity to change the status quo and has one or two of his team that could de-sensitize the DAS appointment.
Lead sled, do other regulatory bodies have pilots in charge?
The Other Frank x x