To be absolutely fair and "unbiased"
, will have to say that the older BA guys I met in SQ in the late 70's (especially the training Captains) were first rate. At that time SQ trained to proficiency in the aeroplane (B707) which resulted in 'round about forty circuits until the new F/O's could handle outboard engine failures at rotation correctly every time. By the time I saw these guys in line training their aircraft handling skills were very good, thanks to these folks.
Having said this, BA at that time was offering early retirements to rather younger Captains and these guys were really something to behold...and from the stories from some of the local F/O's...not liked at ALL.
But of course folks like Notso Fantastic would have no idea, having never worked anywhere else....
