adolf hucker
I don't think for one minute pixy was blowing his own trumpet, far from it. He was merely highlighting the hard work that he and many others in training put in day after day, night after night to make the experience an acceptable one for all of us that go through the system, a system I might add that generally does a good job overall. It has improved considerably from what it was 10 years ago, both in culture and content.
As for the individual you mention, we know all too well who that is. I had a similar experience during initial training and it wasn't pleasant. He's mellowed over time but truthfully, most airlines wouldn't let him in the right seat, let alone the position he holds as a Captain within training management.
Harry