I have to say I agree with STW on one point. I know two very senior captains over the last year who resigned, one an STC and a good friend. With an obvious crew shortage, neither was asked, 'what can we do to keep you?', or 'would you like a part time roster' or offered leave without pay. It was just, 'Goodbye, have a nice life'. I can't get my head around it.
I can only attribute it to incompetence, denial, or a plan to replace us with cheap ex-cadets, low-timers and locals. Unfortunately, I suspect that the last is most likely.
Last edited by Captain Dart; 17th Apr 2015 at 02:28.