777-200LR - I think you are missing the point. In almost every incident/accident the pilot has played a role (the guy at 400', disregarding policy and any basic airmanship is an extreme example). But so the does the company and they have failed miserably on their part. A pilot can screw up and get fired yet management takes no responsibility for their part.
Lets look at the 'lets no do anything that gets us into the office' quote. Not one I use but what that pilot is basically saying is lets fly safely!
I also don't know many who 'bitch from checkin to ckeck out'. The best part of our job is when the doors close and we head out. Dealing with our inept management in another story.
But one thing I think we will agree on is that professional maturity is incredibly important and I agree, with some pilots, it is lacking. But it is a small minority.