I would agree, but I gave a similar talk to my own association because I was looking for their support for my ideas. They listened and basically said, “Yes, but not now”. I've come to the conclusion that if not now, then when?
I agree with you that there is nothing out there. There are a number of trade associations out there that I'm aware of. But if we're going to mandate a system like SMS, perhaps in the future we will need to look at mandating what I'm talking about for the licensed people who do the work. If we don't begin now, then we will never start the process.
There are people in Transport who would understand very clearly what I'm talking about. In fact, I know of a group in the United States that is talking about similar ideas of professionalism. I think that's one way to go.
I believe that Seneca College has an aviation program for pilots and maintenance people for basic licences and basic engineering qualifications to do maintenance. I believe the college has just obtained accreditation to get degree-granting status.
So it's a start. I'm saying it needs a push. It needs somebody to say, “Hey, let's get on with this. We may not get it right away. Yes, you have an issue today to deal with, but what about tomorrow?” That's what I'm here talking about--tomorrow. Hopefully I'm giving something to people who follow after me.