Unfortunately our industry, especially the regional market, has deteriorated to the point that the most important qualification is willingness.

Willingness to work for poverty wages, deal with hostile scheduling/sick call, and watch as a significant number of mainline jobs are converted to regional jobs. If you are willing to do the job and put up with their work environment the regional airlines are willing to let you get and keep your job.

I am not specifically referencing the BUF crew or questioning their training/qualifications.