They are also considered White Collar workers, sadly airline management view us as Over Paid blue collar workers sorta like bus drivers, also in the professions you mention their is a progression that is usually followed, a Doc typically gets a Degree then goes to Med School then does a few years of residency then maybe a fellowship or 2.. that can take years then once all this if finished you have to pass boards some way along the way..

Now comes the FAST TRACK to flying a Jet doing .70 mach at FL 360 all you need is several thousand dollars and you too can fly a jet in 9 months.

ok rant over time to continue watching 24 reruns