the resource mob won’t tolerate it for long they pay for virgin metal not someone else , is why it isn’t a VA or QF thing both mobs get specialized operators to deal with it during an AOG the client becomes the focus where as with in an RPT op it’s managed differently the punters in the terminal soon forget the delay or are happy to rebook same airline again based on price , the resource guys hit you hard for each delay get a couple in a week and your flying all month for free
Is this managed by having standby airframes sitting around ready to go?