aviator2007
I donīt quite get what you mean about general aviation pilotsī income, but if you mean flight instructors i can tell you the pay is very low, plus thereīs not much to do. consider the fact that an hour in a c172 runs about 200 to 250 US dollars, so not many people training.
Also if you are considering going to mexico bear in mind that UNLESS YOU WERE BORN IN MEXICO, you CANīT get a commercial license regardles of your flight experience and ratings abroad. Even if you become a citizen of mexico after a few years of living in the country or marry a mexican girl/boy you canīt still get the license.
they will only give you a private pilot license with multiengine and instrument rating if you have them..but NO TYPE RATINGS whatsoever. you canīt even train here to get a type rating.
Summary:
*If you are not a Mexican BORN = Only private pilot license
*With only private pilot license = no work possible
hope this helps, and if you have any further questions iīll be glad to help you.
Capt. Martin