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Originally Posted by Jetsnake

You are right, they do like former military.
Because??? They are experienced, well grounded and professional while
flying. Not to mention, good sticks for the most part and easier to train.
They (WE) know what to expect and generally have a better knowledge
of systems. This is just because in addition to everything you need to know
about your aircraft. You have multiple weapons systems that are not just
critical to your life, but perhaps the ground pounders that need your assistance in there time of need. Have you ever dropped a MK-82 within
50 meters of a company of Marines without a loss. (On our side)

Former military are used to being pushed around. It's called following orders
and being a disciplined individual regardless of rank. And as you would say
"Tehy do well at the factory". It should be stated as.........
"We do very well at the factory".
Just ask anyone that works at Federal Express, you could call this a factory.
But did you know that Federal Express has a do not furlough clause.
For all employee's. Thank Fred Smith,the CEO. A former Marine Aviator.
He started a small business with DA-20's(Falcons)that led into the creation
of the Challenger. Thanks to deregulation in 1978. He was able to start
something with older 727-100 series aircraft that everyone said was just non-sense. However when Federal Express went to convert the older 727's they
found things that were not ever suppose to wear out. But they did.
This is why you still see 727's flying in the sky's of our great country.

Just as a jester, not a slam; you might consider looking at the top 100
Fortune companies. Look at the history of the present and past CEO's,COO's,
and CFO's.

If you decide to take a peek at the major big business' that have gone under in the last couple years. Enron,Tyco. There leaders have no military background. Nor does their lower mgt.

So don't ask me why I'm at regional flying a CL-65. I'll tell you.
I'm retired miltary. Doing O.K. I have frickin earned it.
I have seen and done more putang than you or your friends can count
on all didgets.

But the best thing I can ever say that I have done is; this?
I have really enjoyed my career, both military and civilian.

Just having a good overnight with great food and drink

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They like the Ex Mils because they will get the job done.... Like a good little robot! The single pilot boys that do a full career.... Are a little slow at picking up the crew concept... I have flown inside and out... They are no better at flying an airliner than the avrage Joe civil dude! They just think they are because the Mil told them they were the best! TFYS