Big presumption, especially on the Visa. You've either got it or you don't.
Indeed. At least Aus has put pilots on the scarce skills list for certain skilled visa types, mainly the temporary (4 years) and company/state sponsored visas though.
Don't tell the Oz immigration people that you are a pilot; tell them that you are a farmer!
As long as they don't ask me to demonstrate any relevant skills - I haven't got the tan and I'm a little rusty milking them cows
Those words by Mr. Dutton set the cat amongst the pigeons over here though.
Thanks to all for the input and options!