With respect Wonderworld, I am aware of that and am aware of what a fine job you do. I have family and friends in the departments you speak of.
However, it is always the group of 3 that I mention that are under the greatest scrutiny regarding performance, efficiency and salary. You know, the "fillum star wages" we earn etc.
I reiterate, without the pilots, flighties and engineers, you have nothing!
In no way do I say this to deminish your importance in the network, only to try to highlight ours.
None of those in the bullsh!t castle can get an aeroplane from A to B and maybe onto C.
Cheers,
Con