Originally Posted by
Red69
The Australian GA culture is in part what breeds the Austronaut culture. There's this idea that its a right of passage and if you haven't done it, then somehow you're not deserving of an airline job. It's about time Australia caught up with the rest of the world and realised it's a job that can be done by a cadet, someone from the air force or someone who has gone through GA. There are multiple paths that lead to an airline and there is no 'right' path or no 'better' path either. It's about time Australians got rid of the chip on their shoulders thinking that they are more superior than European/Asian/American pilots.
I think you’ll find the ‘Austronaut’ culture stems from the RAAF and Cadets. Aussie GA pilots generally drink beer, swim in gorges, discuss international relations with attractive backpackers and get the job done safely.
Back on topic - Rumour has it that they are struggling to get people to turn up the interviews full stop. People accept the interview time and then don’t show!?