The fact his job is being put at the forefront of the story should in a way make us all prouder to pull on the uniform, reminding us that the general public holds us in high regard and that to them we aren't just glorified, bus drivers.
Sorry for the thread drift but it's a real shame many pilots these days don't see themselves this way and have no pride in their uniform. I'm sure it's a reflection on their morale with the company but don't let it affect the professional image the public look up to.