Warlock & AfricanSkies I agree with both of you.
Affirmative action is a discriminatory practice based on race and skincolour and NOT qualifications, ability & experience.
This will result in a situation where people do not want to fly with SAA because of a perception that the crews are not qualified. Bloody hell, I dont even fly with them! If for no other treason than to withold my few pennies outta the coffers that pay for these bullsh1t practices to be enforced.
I have no problem flying a flight crew member that is qualified, experienced and there because of his or her qualifications and skills..........not race and body odour.
I know Air Botch's crews spent ages at the school that has their contract, but the problem will be solved by throwing money at it till they go solo with 250hours and first venture into the GFA.
Bob Mugabe should apply as well, they'll make him 744 chief training captain I suppose
(damn , still cant get the middle finger up
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