As pilotmike says, its 30 minutes to report, 60 minutes being the airborne response to clients needs....
Its a great company, people, and if you fit in and perform well, then every chance of being kept on I would suggest - subject to company needs of course at the end of each season.
The VVIP element I think its fair to say mainly starts at STN, with the aircraft positioning to outstations as required to fulfil client demand.