civilized pilots There’s an oxymoron if ever I heard one!
I will assume that the above was a tongue-in-cheek throwaway line.
In my time in and around the Industry I have known quite a few Pilots whom I would have described as 'civilised.'
For me, that term means an "Educated Gentleman" or, an "Educated Lady."
If some would criticise the above as being 'elitist' or whatever, I care not.
And
Griffo, I'm sure that you know just where I place you!