"John Gaquin" wrote in message
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"Jim Macklin" wrote in message

The people I was talking about were professional,.....

Anyone who requests or provides shoddy maintenance in the manner you've
described is an amateur, regardless of whether or not they are paid for
their activities.

Wasn't aware that 'amateur' or 'professional' indicated quality. Hadn't
noticed that in my 56 years.

I think it is related, but since you seem to be upset,

Not upset, just trying to sense where your remarks fit with my comments
regarding airline (121) maintenance.