Snappled.
I am not sure what your motivation is here, but you are very confused about the regulations.
For a pilot to be paid, as a pilot, they require a commercial license or higher.
For a company to offer their services for gain, they require an AOC..
Many pilots are working as paid pilots for individuals, private companies, or groups. They get paid.
The companies are not commercail enterprises, so they do not need an AOC
(700 level)
I hope this clears it up for you.. .