Standardisation
Homelesssid,
The thing JAR and CAA are both saying is that Airlines should train their staff in accordance with ICAO Doc 7192-D3 standards.
As you say this can only be good for everyone since 7192 defines what theoretical knowledge operations staff should have. However, as much as nosig, I, and others are pushing this matter forwards, there will be a requirement the operations officers to want to improve themselves.
Training to 7192 requires an extensive amount of study time, no UK carrier will be able to release each and every operations staff member to complete the training so there will be a requirement for Ops officers to want study in their own time and develop themselves, the result should be a better career path for those of you that do.
Whilst UKOMA will continue to push for recognition of operation's part within the industry the operations officers will also have to do their part.