I really get a sense that there is a lot of dis-respect for our profession on this forum. Can we please try and be less offensive and realise that all jobs on-board the plane are important. We are there as a team and without both the pilots and the cabin crew, the plane would not be able to go anywhere. I do think that experience is very important and don't agree that after a few days training a volunteer will be able to do the job to the usually expected standard. However - I praise all of you who are volunteering and hope to fly with you during any period of I.A.