NuName,
I agree that there are many legitimate corporate operations. I also agree that there are some AOC operations that fall below standards. However, with the AOC operator's, the CAA have the power and means to do something about it.
There are many dubious "corporate" operations that hide behind current legislation. It is a farce that this can be allowed to continue. Surely the CAA and their lavishly paid inspectors can come up with a scheme whereby corporate operations are regulated, licensed and accountable? It need not be as stringent as AOC's, but regulated non the less.
IMHO to not properly regulate this lucrative and busy sector of the aviation business is at best remiss, at worst negligent of the CAA as a governing body.