1. In the Gen Av scene, it really depends on what type of operations the company has. There are flying schools, fish runners, cargo, charter and VIP transport. The pay scale varies, some are very well compensated and some are paid by the hour. The most active are the fish runners if you're in it for the time. The best is the VIP/Charter operators. It can be turbo prop or a small jet. Equipment wise.
2. Check answer no. 1
3. The last mass hiring was done sometime late 2007, up to 2008. When two new equipments were introduced in manila, the Q300/Q400 and the ATR 72's.
4. Hiring depends on the needs of the company, supply and demand. As of now, some have reached their need for pilots, and some are retrenching. It's gonna take sometime for the next mass hiring. Maybe years.
5. No. the growth of the Gen Av is quite slow maybe nil. And it's a game of connections and attitude.
6. Average would be 4-7 years maybe more. some made it only within 2 years, some have taken as long as 10. Unless otherwise.
others may have different views.... again just my two cents.
Hope it helps. Keep it safe!
