Originally Posted by
av8nallday
Blue-collar typically refers to manual labor jobs (mechanics, construction, etc.), while white-collar covers knowledge-based or professional jobs. Pilots fit closer to doctors, lawyers, and engineers in terms of classification.
The author of Flying the Line, George Hopkins, wrote an article titled “Comeuppance.” Many on this thread should Google and read it in an effort to curb the chest puffing and delusions. We are unionized, hourly paid, ASM production workers. Yes, we’re highly skilled professionals and are well compensated. There is no shame in being blue collar. And you is.