Who knows? Maybe in 20 years, when all these pricks responsible have retired or died, GA may be a nice, decent industry to work in.
No these guys are everywhere. The difference is, in most industries you are either qualified or you aren't.
This doesn't relate to Aerospace or SFTC btw but the only qualification you need in Aviation is money and lots of it. Enthusiasm can only go so far in making up for a lack of qualifications, aviation and business accumen.
There is a qualification for the enthusiasts however: we have a "Private Pilot Licence" which allows self-deluding amatuers and enthusiasts to believe they have what it takes to make a living from the business. If they have enough money they might even have a Commercial Pilots Licence, although often you'll hear them admit "Ive never used it".
If you have a First Aid ticket you can't hire 5 newly graduated doctors and start a doctor's surgery.
Incredibly, CASA will again issue this person an AOC and ASIC will allow the company to run.
Ahh but I met an aircraft valuer yesterday and he tells me there ain't no way the administrators are gonna allow that
Some very cheap training aircraft coming onto the market early in the new year. 3 years ago (in the middle of the Indian Gold Rush) you would pay $55k for a good C152 - now with SFTC and Aerospace's fleets that is going to be closer to $20k
