I agree, I should've worded it differently. The actual act of flying the airplane requires great skill but the airlines require minimal skill to put you in the seat.

A lot of recent RJ pilots are in completely over their heads, the skill level required to fly the plane is significantly greater than the skill level required to get the job and the airlines are happy with this as long as the pilots accept low wages and their captains are able to fly single pilot.

You're not going to get a professional when the position you're filling is designed for and pays for nothing but a seat warmer.