“Most A380 Captains would have to have about 25-40 years of service in Qantas to obtain command there. Doubt many in the upper Echelons of QF management are even that old.”
The length of service of pilots compared to managers has no relevance in the debate.
“Wonder how Air Asia would have gone in a similar situation? But of course, "everyone can fly" these days.”
Again, not relevant to the debate. Outdated work practices and uncompetitive labor costs at QF have nothing to do with the safety record of poorly managed airlines in the third world.
“ATSB attributed experience as a major factor that saved the aircraft”
Fantastic then that there was such an experienced crew on hand, very fortunate. However, the level of experience of said crew is not related to their pay structure is it? A pilot can still offer experience and expertise while receiving a more competitive salary in line with the wider industry.
“Doom and gloom has passed folks.”
Maybe for this week but the global economy is softening, indicators such as the BDI paint a very gloomy picture and currency markets can and will turn on a dime, so to speak.
“grossly overpaid CEO by Airline industry standards, and a Miss Wirth, who i believe earns over a million dollars, more than the CEOs of ANA and JAL combined!!!”
Unlike legacy pilots, CEO compensation and benefits are subject to market forces, what will the shareholders pay to retain the person in that role. AJ is paid exactly in line with his value to the company, nothing more and nothing less. He is paid more than some in the industry and less than many.