flynowpaylater
I have also been in the business for many years, I have flown for private individuals, AOC, AOC/Corporate and have also been hired to fly aircraft that have been leased by an individual and required competent crew, acceptable to the owner(s) and insurance company to operate the aircraft for them. I have always operated within the scope of my licences and ratings and according to the law. Safe and legal flying does not cease to exist just because it is not hire & reward under an AOC and offered in the public domain. I do not think I know anybody in the industry that has not flown something sometime privately for another. On the other hand I think we have all met pilots with whom we are amazed are able to continue flying within an AOC operation, if you know what I mean
. So, I think we can all agree that there is good and bad throughout the business of aviation, a holier than thou attitude wont change it, nor should it.
All the best (Maybe time to get another name
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