A master of the game.
Quite apart from being a first class human being (a bloody good bloke) you have to admire and respect Ken Cannane for the way he has set about solving the CASA created mess in the engineering/maintenance world. The real problems identified, the regulatory mish-mash unscrambled, solutions to all provided, gratis and free of both charge and agenda.
The tireless efforts on behalf of his industry while peerless and admirable, highlight several areas which are desperately in need of practical, experienced 'know-how' and understanding from within the regulator. Cannane has experience and qualification out the ying yang; competent and effective during his tenure with the 'administration' topped off with a wide experience of the real world. CASA do not appear to have any folk with this deep understanding of what makes the wheels go-around.
Take a long look, try to find this level of competency, experience and knowledge within the CASA ranks; start at the top table and work down to the lowly pushers of pens and keepers of paperclips. Then, if you manage to find any, see how much clout they have, how many rose tinted apple carts they have upset;or, count the wind-mills conquered; and then, define the level of frustration. Although, that too may be too big a challenge, hand picked crew, carefully selected for their ability to 'go along - to get along' in an isolated, structured environment.
Industry needs folk like Cannane running the administration of aviation. Matters aeronautical demand a deep understanding of multiple disciplines, competent leadership invested in sound policy and application of sensible, practical rules. The yawning abyss between a man like Cannane and the basket weaving, lavender scented current top management is wide and deep, increasing at an exponential rate, every time CASA open their mouths to change feet, visible during Kumbaya breaks and knock off time.
Aye well, we'll always have Albo, his fuel levy, his white paper leading to green - sometime in the next millennium, leaving both industry and administration at sea, afloat in a rudderless boat; captained by the ships cook. Terrific; Bravo;; Ayup - "Nuthin' but love."
Quite apart from being a first class human being (a bloody good bloke) you have to admire and respect Ken Cannane for the way he has set about solving the CASA created mess in the engineering/maintenance world. The real problems identified, the regulatory mish-mash unscrambled, solutions to all provided, gratis and free of both charge and agenda.
The tireless efforts on behalf of his industry while peerless and admirable, highlight several areas which are desperately in need of practical, experienced 'know-how' and understanding from within the regulator. Cannane has experience and qualification out the ying yang; competent and effective during his tenure with the 'administration' topped off with a wide experience of the real world. CASA do not appear to have any folk with this deep understanding of what makes the wheels go-around.
Take a long look, try to find this level of competency, experience and knowledge within the CASA ranks; start at the top table and work down to the lowly pushers of pens and keepers of paperclips. Then, if you manage to find any, see how much clout they have, how many rose tinted apple carts they have upset;or, count the wind-mills conquered; and then, define the level of frustration. Although, that too may be too big a challenge, hand picked crew, carefully selected for their ability to 'go along - to get along' in an isolated, structured environment.
Industry needs folk like Cannane running the administration of aviation. Matters aeronautical demand a deep understanding of multiple disciplines, competent leadership invested in sound policy and application of sensible, practical rules. The yawning abyss between a man like Cannane and the basket weaving, lavender scented current top management is wide and deep, increasing at an exponential rate, every time CASA open their mouths to change feet, visible during Kumbaya breaks and knock off time.
Aye well, we'll always have Albo, his fuel levy, his white paper leading to green - sometime in the next millennium, leaving both industry and administration at sea, afloat in a rudderless boat; captained by the ships cook. Terrific; Bravo;; Ayup - "Nuthin' but love."