As the ramifications of the demotions on an unprecedented scale filter through the pilots and their families in the following weeks, CASA should be very concerned. If ever there is a real and significant reason to ground an airline it is now. The psychological impact on the people up the front is palpable. Wake up CASA and do your job. Where is the CEO? Hiding like a little boy.
Really? Exactly what basis are there reasons to ground the airline? Fitness for duty? Inability to hold a class 1 medical for every pilot?
Qantas self grounded in 2011 citing "safety", but we all know this meant "industrial". It is very different if CASA ground the airline.
Pilots are trained to be responsive to stressful situations and make time critical decisions to ensure the best outcome:
I lose my income: - I rob a bank!
My wife bonks the postie: - I update! (Actually, that was a long time ambition).
My daughter dates a bogan: - I torch his Torana! (and reveal to him, his misspelt tattoo).
My son smokes pot: - with his connections, I deal coke!