My experience of picking aircraft up post maintenance (from several " reputable" establishments) would tend to support Mercenary Pilots statement.
Absolutely amazing what crocks of sh@t I have been presented with as "fit for service" . . . . . Er excuse me , why is this light illuminated / this guarded switch unguarded / why is the Autopilot disconnecting and the Aircraft rolling violently left etc etc. I hated my previous company's policy that any line pilot was qualified to accept an aircraft post maintenance , certainly no way I would have volunteered for these particular "experiences" thanks.
