Overpaid pilots
My respect for engineers (not mechanics) is as high as anybody's. There are of course good ones and lazy ones, just like in any work. In my experience, most of them do a fine job, and don't get paid what they deserve.
The only thing is.....after some interesting maintenance, not all are willing to go on the air test. Poor old pilots can't say no. What does that tell you? (I'm talking about 1 in 100, not more)
But all in all, I agree with you. Its not really something to argue about.