Gents,

Sometimes you yanks are your own worst enemy. If this Ek Captain "washed out" then it is a huge loss to your airline and says plenty regarding the standards of your training department. I would not have a better Captain during a catastrophic event than him. Simply stated, he has proved himself in an event that should have been a hull lost in all practical standards.

Without going into details, he had a tragic lost in his family where he chose to take care of his remaining children. He walked away from a senior leadership role and prioritize his family. When he resigned, Ek management chose to not honour it and had him remain on the seniority list. That's speaks heaps about the respect he has earned.

I simply could not let anyone drag his professional persona regardless if he "washed out."