Reddog... don't pull the veteran card on me... that's making a pretty lame assumption. FWIW, I served honorably for 9 years including an active duty overseas tour myself.
There is no reason why an FAA CERTIFIED PILOT, who is a UNITED STATES CITIZEN, regardless of religion should be denied a position unless there are valid reasons that can be CONFIRMED. Just because he's muslim doesn't make him a terrorist.
As far as who flew the two jets into the twin towers, none of the folks on board were citizens or legitimate pilots. There's definately a difference there.
Stereotypes of any sort don't help any cause. I don't call you a war-monger just because you support the war or were in the military...