PM's replacement ?, now that's a bit trickey........
Traditionally the "team" rarely changes, some come, titles are re-jigged, some go (but not forever).......to wait in the wings like cinderella always expecting 'the phone call' anytime now !!
Hows about (in no order of personal preference), let's use seniority for simplicity :
JS : it's been a long time since the DC9 'fuel guage' fiasco.
MS : ??? fill your own comments !
DM : been very quiet lately, could be a contender.
MG : likewise.
GL : may want the job back.
KJ : might go for a new challenge away from pure training.
SS : the 'quiet man'.
IC : "inappropriate" comment already made elsewhere on thread.
JR : a return from 'baby maybe'.
IL : my tip for the top.
DO : a strong contender? young enough.
RM : I know it'll never happen now, crying shame, retirement calls.
TB : may regret jumping ship for baby too soon.
PB : ?????????
JQ : the logical choice, but would involve major training changes.
OR.........
someone "unknown" say.........
PW, PH, BJ..............fill in your own initials.
Rhoada-Gorrocks.