To return to the thread for a moment....
The TECH CREW who delivered the last QF B747-300 to Marana are here in LAX about to invade a crew room after the bar has closed to discuss the various issues concerning the loss of the last QF B743.
I am about to join them. I feel qualified after 21 years and over 13,000 hours in various flight deck seats, starting as FEO.
Sic transit gloria!!!
Oh yes, I care not whether I am referred to as "Tech Crew".