Originally Posted by
Global Aviator
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.
Although I agree with the subtext of your post it comes across as a little hypocritical. You’re against suitably qualified guys coming to Oz but you’re happy to head over to the US and China and take a job.
I agree there are true shortages in those countries (lets not go down the FAA 1500hr rabbit hole) although I’m sure their are local pilots who resent hearing the Aussie twang on the radio while they’re flying single pilot night freight.
All that said, I agree with overall assessment that this is a shortage manifested by neglect and short-term profit taking by airline management.
To to be honest, I don’t know where they are going to find 76 suitably qualified folk willing to work for what they are paying. Cost of living in Australia is very evotnsivev these days and unlike other high cost cities, Australian aircrew wages haven’t caught up yet.