Opsbod,
I'm actually from a Crewing background, but every "OPSBOD" in the UK should be behind you on this one.
I personally think Ops staff need a Joint Aviation Authority licence.
It needs govnt backing though for them to set a standard that will be recognised by every airline in the JAA states, not just the airline you are employed by.
This would give every Ops.staff member with this qualification an oppotunity to work for any airline he or she wanted to in any JAA state. Exactly the same as flight crew with a JAA ATPL.
A "ticket" of this sort can only add to recognition and increased salary level's for everybody country wide.
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