Now, the caveats. I was lucky. I was in the right place at the right time and I’m fully aware that with the next global catastrophe, whether it’s a virus or the PRC invading Taiwan, my job could very well be in the sh!tter.
Australian pilots have now experienced the dreaded furlough. The job security you thought you had is OVER, it will now be at the drop of a hat. Australia is done as a pilot career option apart from the lucky few.