As much as I
HATE to admit it, he does have a point with this:
Pilots should not be concerned with CC roster procedures, anyway.
and this:
The mark of a junior Captain.
Whereas, senior Captains have long ago learned to rely on the cabin supervisor
and even this:
the junior types will learn
Regarding not getting too concerned with CC rostering:
It's not that no one cares - the simple fact is the wide extremes of competency displayed by EK CC under OPTIMUM conditions (well-rested, daytime, start of trip, etc) invariably leads to the conclusion that EK rostering and management practices, whilst nefarious and sleazy, are simply yet another roll of the dice in this sad joint.
I dream of flying with crew who, at the very least, can all understand and speak Engrish and can simply do as instructed. Pilots included, sometimes.