As an F/O in my company, it is fantastic to have some of the older ex airline guys working with us as captains. Regardless of whether they did or didn't clean their own aircrafts during a turn around, their experience is a valuable asset to have within the company. Its especially good for us younger F/O's who can feed off of their experience. They also do stick to check list and SOP's because of the airline culture they've had bred into them over the years.
DG