I believe that he is hesitant in paying the award because he will lose all control/upper hand/dictatorship of his staff. He won't be able to negotiate/manipulate future terms. He would hate this. Suppose you can't blame the guy considering this is the only domain he can be king of. Would be very rosy for all if he did pay the award. Others on the field do and they are successful. They have AOC, CP approvals etc. Built there companies up from scratch. Seems a bit hypocritical advertising as being the largest company in Darwin and not paying the award. Having more planes than any other operater doesn't make you the best. A happy equilibrium amongst management and pilots does.
Just a thought
