I am hoping that the above comments about "pretending" to do walk arounds are simply a wind up. If not, then I am shocked and appalled at some of the utter unprofessionalism that is coming from some. My husband, no matter how under valued he may feel by this company, would ALWAYS put the safety of his aircraft, crew and passengers above all else. He has found three SIGNIFICANT defects/damage when doing a walk around in the last 18months, that engineers/mechanics missed (bird ingested in engine, bald and punctured tyres, icing on wing at outstation). Besides...wouldn't you want to find an excuse not to take the aircraft??!!