SYB
Agree with you, especially on the point of risk. Despite a cultural improvement from the training department, and to some extent fleet, putting your career on the line for 500dhs a duty is madness. Unfortunately, the kudos for many new Captains of adding a star onto their still shiny new 4 stripes is too hard to resist. What they may not have grasped yet is that just one screw up which exposes the brand in a negative light and they're toast.
The Manchester event may have been 5-6 years ago but that was the day I decided to avoid ever becoming a LTC/TRI in this Company. And while I do have sympathy for the many trainers frustrated with their rosters, and who might well be getting more professional satisfaction than financial from the role, resigning on mass is the only way you'll ever change conditions.
Remember, they need trainers to train trainers!
Harry