a certain deputy chief pilot... yes that's right, on unpaid leave
That's a safety measure, keeping them away from the stick.
Just as keeping a lot of morons away from their desks in EGHQ .....
Unpaid leave:
Good news for all whale jockeys, every morning you can count at least 18 units sequestered at maintenance, so enjoy a clean leave bank!
Unfortunately the main fleet has to do the job, not to lose even more doe i guess.