^^ great post flying bear
glad I hit refresh as I was just typing out my own essay along the same lines (but much more poorly written)
many operators start off small and seem to think that as their organisations grow the same number of training staff and infrastructure will suffice. In my previous life I fought hand over fist for more help in training not just myself for checks. Unfortunately some operators will only add costs if legislation requires even in light of increases in safety, confidence and efficiences.
We can only hope flying bear.
To those who do "take the extra effort" hats off keep it up. For the others perhaps a little cost could help this from happening, and ultimately the largest cost your company could face.
Cheers
R