Originally Posted by
sta5fhl
Why is it so difficult for JQ pilots who go overseas like Japan, Vietnam or NZ to come back after they have a bit more experience? A JQ recruiter said its always difficult to come back if you choose one of those overseas positions. Sounds like every airline in Aus is desperate for pilots at the moment anyway
It does depend on HOW you go to those entities.
If you joined jq pacific/Asian/nz directly then there is no pathway back to aus AT ALL as the previous poster has pointed out. However if you took a jq aus position and
then took
leave without pay to one of the entities your base and rank you held in aus remains until you return.