One of the AvMed specialists at CX has quit as of last Wednesday. Somewhat unexpected, and at the end of his 3 year contract.
In the Friday broadcast to the coalface from our fearless Zoologist, and non flying Director of Flight Ops., the following was stated...
"Aviation Medicine
Dr. Ra#####mi, one of two Av Med doctors in CX and a CAD Approved Medical Assessor (AMA) has declined to extend his contract with CX. His three-year contract expired on Wednesday. There is no truth in the rumour that the Company was proposing a change in the contract or the authority of the Av Med section."
DFO MFA CFW
Seems the following appeared on the crew notice board a day or two later...
"Notice From Aviation Medicine
Dear Aircrew,
I regretfully have to inform you that the terms offered to me by Cathay Pacific Airways for the renewal of my contract were totally unacceptable and failed to give satisfactory assurance regarding the independence of Aviation Medicine within the company that is essential for the maintenance of professional integrity and aviation safety.
I am therefore leaving Cathay Pacific Airways at the end of my contract, which expires at 1715 today.
My best wishes to all of you.
R### Ra#####mi
Company Medical Officer
13 August 2003"
So who are we to believe, the squeaky clean DFO, or the guy who felt so stongly about his beliefs that he chose not to continue with the company.
Good on you Rav, and best wishes for you new direction. 