Originally Posted by
john_tullamarine
I think that we shall have to agree to disagree on philosophy of maintenance and operational imperatives. Especially with respect to the latter, a general consideration relates to typical crew experience and operator support organisation.
I have no doubt John a Charter op would have better resources than a Private Pilot - But a 5,000 hr PPL with multi IFR 10 years experience in the top end verses a CPL with IFR and Instructor rating and no top end experience.
I think the key is experience not qualification.