A sacked Albury air traffic controller has had his unfair dismissal proceedings knocked back, with a Fair Work Commission member noting the man's "disproportionately high opinion of himself" and disrespect and contempt for his bosses.
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Stefanus Uijland sought back his nearly $200,000 per annum Airservices Australia job at Albury Airport, or $74,350 in compensation.
Uijland suffered a non-work related shoulder injury in late 2016 and went on leave, including an extended period in Europe.
He suffered a back injury in November 2017 while his injury was assessed, which the company accepted liability for, and was covered by Comcare.
Uijland required a medical clearance under aviation regulations, which he was unable to complete.
He lost his job on January 30 this year and took unfair dismissal action in February, seeking re-employment and compensation.
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But the commission's deputy president Peter Sams this week dismissed his application and noted he was "troubled" by the "increasing vitriol of his language and highly disrespectful accusations about his managers and their competence".
"It could not seriously be suggested that a former employee with this level of antagonism and contempt for the employer and his managers, even the CEO, could be restored to the employment relationship with any semblance of normality and dignity, including to a role other than an air traffic controller," Mr Sams said.
"In my estimation, the applicant displayed an unhealthy and obsessive focus on the alleged failings of almost everyone around him, including fellow air traffic controllers, who he believed were not as experienced or as well qualified as himself.
"He displayed a massive, disproportionately high opinion of himself and expected everyone in management to conform to his hounding historic demands."
