Maybe this isn't a widely held view but I believe that as recent incidents have shown flying remains an occupation that places very high demands on the individuals engaged in it, even in today's apparently highly automated environment.
Maybe...then again, maybe not.
Equally I think cabin crew should be paid in the £20-£50k range. I for example think a senior CSD on a jumbo with 17 staff and 400 pax to manage is easily worth £50-£60k when you put it in the context of the responsibility for safety, service, staff and as an ambassador for the company.
ROFL.....complete nonsense.