Jack the Lad,
Yes, would agree that AAI has a knack for keeping their head above water, and providing employment for those during thin times.
Some very nice folks there, and tolerant as well, as the ops structure needs getting used to...but sad to say that the very same basic mistakes are still being made, as from ten years ago, especially in the crewing/leave/hotac/salary/maintenance areas, and would also expect that the piper will have to be paid at some stage.
UK certification for the British division will make a difference, I would expect.