Hi LFPora,
The good Doctors comment which you had quoted above is very true in aviation!
As for the Gentlemen of the Air Force coming direct onto the left seat of a A320 is an assumption that needs no comment as it is impossible.....
The Military types coming over to fly the Airlines is natural and is happening all over the world, without issues. They have proved to be as good or even better than the others and would learn the ropes. We should be magnanimous in accepting them into our midst as they had done the dirty work over the years so that we never had to wet our pants.
As for downwind takeoffs..........military flying could certainly more demanding at most times and they would not have the luxuries of headwind takeoffs as we have..........when they are called upon to protect our sovereignty. Hope we agree?