Pterois Volitans.. I understand that this is a very emotional topic for you and there are many of us in the same boat but there is no need to deride other guys who have also faithfully served the company for many years. Our stoush should not be with each other but with the company!
I have worked with a number of good engineers who completed their upskilling program and just because someone worked in EOC doesn't necessarily make them any less competent than someone who has spent all their time out on the aircraft. I have also worked with some guys who are completely out of their depth when working on the aircraft (both ex-EOC AND Hangars!)