In this thread:
http://www.pprune.org/biz-jets-ag-fl...jet-types.html
Anyone expressing caution or suggesting that safety margins exist for a reason was shouted down by three or four pilots with apparently astonishing skills that saw nothing wrong with condeming those that favoured a less gung-ho approach.
That being so - I'm surprised that you are surprised. This business attracts Alpha types. If they are not unlucky enough to die in early ops they can, unchecked, end up in a situation where they tell people like you and I what to do.
A mate of mine used to tell me: "maintain standards Jon, because in this business there's no one checking to ensure you do."
It's great advice and as far as possible - when I've found myself working for one for the aforementioned bellends I've bailed out as soon as practical.
Life is short, and dying because some c*nt thinks performance factors are for pussies is not part of my game plan.