I'm sad to say that I'm saddened at the state of affairs as it relates to the regional vs mainline pilot debacle in the USA. I learn a lot everyday that I go through the motions and talk to guys and read the posts on here. In Jamaica where I grew up once a commercial pilot you were a Professional Pilot and the only thing that distinguished you from the other guy was who you worked for. Professionalism was always at the forefront however it seems in the US where aviation 'sprouted' so many guys are looked down upon(especially at the regional level) that I feel that it contributes somewhat to the lack of pride in the profession till you 'move up'. If one isn't a professional and carries him/herself as such and is treated likewise how then do they suddenly garner that respect once the uniform changes to that of a "real airline"? I've been told that a uniform doesn't fly airplanes safely, efficiently and competently from A to B and I agree, but that's just the opinion of a lowly regional pilot, take it for what it's seemingly worth.

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