I believe its time ops bods here in the uk started getting wages that reflect the responsibilities put on them !!
not only financial recognition but a proper licencing system similar to the FAA
I've only been in ops for 6 years but i know colleagues who have been going on about this for decades!
For your info ops get 16-22K here at my outfit in STN
Whats the average in US ??
(ok i took the city&guilds but it would be nice to get proper CAA paperwork!!)
KEEP SMILING