Well WM, I am flattered that you have responded to my query. You have been reluctant in the past and I anticipated no reply.

Having been employed by SWA for more than 25 years, I will tell you that it doesn't matter where the pilots came from. You sound like the idiot new hire pilot (25 years ago) who, not knowing that I was a former Marine pilot made the same statement you made. "Ex AF with no prior airline experience." He must have felt because I had long hair and was younger I must have had civilian (or airline experience) and would agree with him. I ripped into him just like I would rip into you if I ever here that kind of crap out of your suck hole. This is not rocket science material flying the 737. You either can do it or you can't. It is absolute crap that somehow someone who came up through the civilian track is better suited for this industry or would make a better employee or union brother.

You frankly have a chip on your shoulder and I am so thankful that sooooo many "colonels" will always be senior to you! They are veterans and deserve much more than losers like you can even imagine. Have a nice career here at Southwestern Trailways. I look forward to flying with you.

The Oscar