Blunderbus,
Having gone O/s in early 90, I can, & have, walked through many Airports Terminals in the world, as, Pilot in Command, with head held high, along with hundreds of my Peers.
Now retired, I have given advice, past & present as to my thoughts as to whom I considered should be selected for the available positions, in the Airline, requesting my ideas.
You mentioned the 89 / 90 ansett boys, ( Don't forget our aust. airlines SCABS ) to me they are all SCABS, for Eternity & I have never, nor will ever give a nod, to these low lifes to get a position anywhere in the world.
I am, in fact, now trying to stop the employment of these L/L''s in some Asian Airlines. If they are already in, I am trying to organise some real good Simulator rides for them!