Capt Burkill to re-join BA
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411A:
I was making an analogy, not creating a scenario.
The analogy: slots are given back to terminated pilots reinstated by an adiminstrative law judge. It is a reasonable inference that a lawsuit brought by a pilot made to resign under duress would find the court giving the same award.
Ahhhh well, to my recollection, the concerned Captain was not terminated.
Therefore...your scenario does not compute.
Therefore...your scenario does not compute.
The analogy: slots are given back to terminated pilots reinstated by an adiminstrative law judge. It is a reasonable inference that a lawsuit brought by a pilot made to resign under duress would find the court giving the same award.
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This is certainly very good news - there is too little of it around at the moment. 
I must say I hope to find myself as SLF on a BA 777 with Captain Birkhill in the pointy end very soon. 
ROger.
I must say I hope to find myself as SLF on a BA 777 with Captain Birkhill in the pointy end very soon. ROger.
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Superb news
This is superb news and I'm thrilled for Capt Burkhill, planning to buy his book ad hoping that he continues to support his book sales via the website. I'm delighted to see BA reacting so positively and righting past wrongs.
Personally I hope to fly with him one day, it would be a privilege for he exemplifies everything I aspire for.
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Personally I hope to fly with him one day, it would be a privilege for he exemplifies everything I aspire for.
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I am not a BA pilot and work for 'the opposition'. Nonetheless, I have been saddened that Captain Burkhill was not disuaded from leaving BA at a time of immense personal stress. It is clear to everyone that he and his crew were faced with a situation few will ever have to deal with - they did the right thing at the right time and saved not just many lives, but the standing of their company. I wish Captain Burkhill nothing but a wonderful return to flying and a well-deserved return to British Airways. They have gained a great pilot and he has been returned to the company he should never have been allowed to leave in the first place. I am delighted for him personally and am also delighted to see that common sense has prevailed in the potentially contentious issue of seniority. What is also very gratifying to see is the almost universal graciousness of his fellow pilots towards him - it is very heartening to see them hold a hand out to one of their own who has done so much to benefit their profession in the eyes of the travelling public. I am delighthed Captain Burkhill is back where he should have been all along.
Congratulations Captain Burkill.
I am very happy to hear of your reinstatement and, finally a happy ending to this story.
And, since it should be repeated, congratulations on your fine judgement that morning.
Your judgement and immediate actions in a potentially catastrophic situation were responsible for saving everyones lives on your Aircraft.
You truly proved yourself 'under fire'
I wish you many, many happy landings old chap.
I am very happy to hear of your reinstatement and, finally a happy ending to this story.
And, since it should be repeated, congratulations on your fine judgement that morning.
Your judgement and immediate actions in a potentially catastrophic situation were responsible for saving everyones lives on your Aircraft.
You truly proved yourself 'under fire'
I wish you many, many happy landings old chap.
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There has been mention of the seniority list. I think you will struggle to find any BA pilot resentful of moving down one place (we should never have moved up one in the first place), to accommodate Capt Burkill where he belongs. Please let me know if you find one.
Welcome back, fella.
Welcome back, fella.
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What a shame our national carrier have sullied their name by ahem "dissing" a pilot who did his job. I trust if Virgin ever carry that torch they will never carry that shame.
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Wonderful wonderful news Capt Burkhill.
What a tragedy that this man and his family have endured the full gammit of grief by his constructive dismissal from BA. Shame on BA and shame on BALPA for not publicly and loudly standing up for this hero, instead allowing the whispering campaign to drive him out.
Anyway, all's well that end's well.
(Jazzy: Constructive dismissal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
What a tragedy that this man and his family have endured the full gammit of grief by his constructive dismissal from BA. Shame on BA and shame on BALPA for not publicly and loudly standing up for this hero, instead allowing the whispering campaign to drive him out.
Anyway, all's well that end's well.
(Jazzy: Constructive dismissal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
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Constructive dismissal from BA????
I think you should go back and read a little more before discharging such garbage!
Now back to the subject...welcome back Pete...looking forward to flying with you very shortly. The most welcome drop in seniority I could imagine!
Jazzy
Constructive dismissal from BA????
I think you should go back and read a little more before discharging such garbage!
Now back to the subject...welcome back Pete...looking forward to flying with you very shortly. The most welcome drop in seniority I could imagine!
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Pete, congratulations upon your return to BA.
You've indeed come a long way since our first meeting on the flight deck of a TriStar many years ago. From my perspective (from the middle seat), I was very impressed with your handling skills and the way in which you 'instinctively' displayed all of the required attributes of that of a future airline captain. Many of those 'top notch' captains that we flew with in those early (seconded) Caledonian days have now retired; nonetheless, I feel sure that they too would join me in saying, "Well done Sir". It was my privilige to fly with you.
Having now, regrettably, retired from flying I'll look forward to hearing your voice from the PA system... hopefully from seat 1A!
Kindest regards
JB
You've indeed come a long way since our first meeting on the flight deck of a TriStar many years ago. From my perspective (from the middle seat), I was very impressed with your handling skills and the way in which you 'instinctively' displayed all of the required attributes of that of a future airline captain. Many of those 'top notch' captains that we flew with in those early (seconded) Caledonian days have now retired; nonetheless, I feel sure that they too would join me in saying, "Well done Sir". It was my privilige to fly with you.
Having now, regrettably, retired from flying I'll look forward to hearing your voice from the PA system... hopefully from seat 1A!
Kindest regards
JB