Mad Jock
If you want, you can post your flight plan details on this thread before you go flying, with detailed instructions on how you with any unforseen circumstances to be dealt with, then you may be able to get the type of service you want.
As many of my colleagues have said, and I'm sure you're well aware a small insignificant problem can quickly escalate to one where you might actually be glad we reacted when and how we did.
If you want your route charges to escalate further, then by all means demand that all ATCOs hold a PPL.
Oh, and is an engine that refuses to start in the air not a problem?