We don't have a combined voice is because we are a motley crew of, in house owner operators that want to be left alone and do our thing. We don't want to be part of a bigger voice, as we like the small and quiet existence we lead, inconspicuous!
Well said, but in todays environment we canīt sustain this attitude.
As I am part of a handling company as well, I have the advantage of seeing the different types of operations come though, and let me tell you, the private guys are always more professional and more courteous and there equipment and operation, better than the AOC and mangaged (multi crew) operations.
They seem to take more pride and care of there passengers and equipment than guys that are just there as pilots in a seat.
Having done both, I agree. AOC operators have a tendency to be real cheap fukcs and this reflects on every aspect in the operation. If one tries to go the extra step as a pilot, heīll often end up on the toes of somebody else. been there, done that...