Many airlines operate with 60% Captains due to management pilots, trainers etc. What is clear is that the line pilots are flying/rostered up to and frequently over 100 block hours per month.
Some management pilots have "very" specialised rosters with a chose your leave and flights as you wish system. Don't get me wrong, there should be benefits to being in management BUT NOT by making those below you do the hard work for you (crappy trips and poor leave allocation). This is certainly not a lead by example management style. In fact, to be able to experience the fatigue and ongoing operational issues, ask those at the top the last time they flew Polar or even NATs, how about we start with a deep night flight!
Transparency is everything as is communication except when there are things to hide (evidence) and there I rest my case.
Good day to all
J