Current Airport Director Ann Reynolds stated at the time of her appointment that the officers "provide first class security for this major point of entry to our Island".
His appeal to a tribunal for unfair dismissal was subsequently unanimously upheld, on the basis that the investigation was found to be "incomplete" and "unbalanced".
The tribunal also highlighted long-standing unrepaired door defects affecting security at the airport.
[6] Evidence from several aviation security officers, supported by a "collective grievance" letter from six staff members, alleged a pattern of disruptive and bullying behaviour on the part of a named Airport Duty Officer, Paul Smith (ADO).
A constable gave evidence that in his opinion officers were being deliberately victimised and targeted because they had stood up to bullying by the named ADO.