Thanks a million, sidestickdriver, you have been very helpful. I'll try my luck with these two individuals and hope for the best.
I see you are located in the UAE. Would you happen to have any Hawker contacts over there as well? I believe corporate flying has almost come to a complete halt in the ME as a result of the economic downturn - especially in the UAE. I guess in situations like these one can only rely on good connections.
Where are you flying presently? Are you one of the many RSA expats in the sandpit as well?
Cheers