Originally Posted by
OzoneRanger
Now that's an interesting idea. However the maritime industry, with it's rich history, does not function internationally in this manner (though they do have a pretty strong international union). Good food for thought though.
True, pilots did adopt much of their seafaring counterparts' traditions. But in this case, I had the professional bodies of engineers, physicians, etc., in mind. Though their legal reach is only national, their members seem to more or less share the same standards worldwide – certainly more than pilots do. And, with a common international language, we have a distinct communication advantage.