Yes & No
Firstly not all of us have Time or the skills to be in the GC or more importantly the driving seat of the AoA (President etc)
2nd - I really don't think us pilots here in HK make good GC members as we always jet lagged etc..
3rd As a Pilot & GC member if you show your true (Full) integrity how far will your career go!
4th We do pay sub's and most are willing to double or triple them if it means we can employ a heap of guys whom can achieve things. (Not that the current guys are not, but a hell of a lot more can be done) Sub's are too low and performance too low.
5th Most pilots with the right com's medium can be very very helpfull at providing input towards progress..
Start by getting a bullet proof 5th Generation Private forum where posts can the graded and identities hidden.
Got to run..
Later..