Lame,
Thanks for agreeing with me, I was beginning to think that I was the only one that thought everyone was needed. I too have been slagged for fratenizing with cleaners, loaders etc. but unfortunately it was by my fellow engineers.
I have started and run several outstations all over the world, and I have always tried my best to be , if not freindly, then at least civilized with everyone involved with my aircraft, and I have yey to come across a loader, cleaner,security officer, redcap etc. that wouldnīt give me a helping hand or that I couldnīt give some constructive critizism. The same goes for crews, I always try to be friendly with them, and I rarely, allthough it does happen occationally, come across a complete bast%rd.
What I am trying to say is, that everyone IS needed, and no one is irreplaceble, not pilots, not cabincrew, engineers, redcaps or anyone it is a team efford. The sooner we all realize that, the sooner we can improve the allmighty efficiency and safety.
Brgds
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