Let’s see... A bloke with 1768 hours in a C210 and PA31 (yes cadet Google what they are) would take let’s see, 3-6 weeks for a sim and rating on a Q400-B787.
A 457 bloke needs an ASIC, medical, blah......
No we do not have shortage.
Sane bloke can go get an E3 Visa (actual shortage in US due 1500 hr rule) join a regional, do 5 years then go to China earn more than a SKYGOD and retire within 10 years.
Straya.....