What are pilot's worth? Depends on your point of view. A similar thread recently elicted a lot of responses - one from an obvious manager stated that pilots are only really a resourse and were earning too much.
Was Captain Sullenberger a resource when he deadsticked his 320 into the Hudson saving everyone's life? I bet after that, his company considered him an asset!
One things for sure, there's not much training going on now and if an upturn comes along, as it surely will - there's going to be a shortage of 'resources' and asset pay will be the norm!