Originally Posted by
Icarus2001
This thread is full of comments about overseas pilots working for less and Q not wanting to pay market rates hence the "457" visas. None of that is true. Imported labour will be paid the same as local labour. Fact.
They end up costing more as there are administrative costs associated with the visa process.
If you believe that, then what is your explanation for why it is occurring? Clearly there are plenty of experienced and qualified pilots already in Australia in GA and elsewhere.