An Alternative Standpoint
While I may agree with the general thrust of the argument, administration is taking over, I have also seen the other side of the equation; where an unairworthy aircraft was brought to a maintenance facility, and the owner was horrified that his aircraft would not be released without significant re-work. The damage had not "only just appeared"; corrossion to tenths of an inch is not an overnight event! Reviewing his documents it was clear that this aircraft had not been to the same M3/P145 twice, why would that be? Is it per chance that the owner does not want his aircraft maintaining in accordance with procedures and processes? Is it that, he is willing to pay £120 per hour plus parts up front for his car but not £50 per hour for his aircraft?
Do we want him over our head? Do we want those maintenance organisations in our industry, who ask no questions and sign-up as requested?