I agree its a lot of pulas, but the situation is catch 22, dont get hired without a rating, cant get a rating if you dont get hired.
So next best alternative is too go Eagle Jet way? 100 hrs on Lear 24 or similar will cost you 21000usd = 210 usd per hour...maybe I'm still a bit naive when it comes to jet time, but that doesnt sound too bad. Pay more here for C208 per hour, or F406 or B1900....
Considering Ive heard that while you fly those hours, you get paid by whichever company you fly for?
Would still like info re the other questions,
thanks guys