pkb,
Yep, you're very right re NetJets. This year will be "flat" and slow but measured growth for the coming years. Unfortunately, we have a lot of crews on job share (and about 20? cadets) to be absorbed before hiring will take place.
Of course, many of those guys just might jump ship when the inevitable recruiting returns. Just when that'll be is any one's guess. However, it won't be this year for sure.
Your view on the European, esp UK industry is pretty much the same as mine.