nitewalker
Can you let me know what type you are looking at, and where it will be based.
GlobalExpressDriver there are an awful lot of owners doing exactly what you consider to be a non-starter, however it is not easy and takes a certain amount of business acumen and integrity, I am sure there are those on here that are achieving it that would be happy to help you if you wanted to make the change.
It's not right for every owner (or his crew) / Aircraft type / Location. Some owners simply use the AOC supplier to reduce liabilities and VAT / Tax - every owner's need is unique and we should never assume that ours is the only opinion worth having (says he!)
PB