It takes a long time for the recruitment process and they narrow down the candidates using phsyco tests, mats and some other thing i cant remember. Then they pull their people in from all over Australia to interview you, there is a panel of 5 people and they ask lovely gentle questions to make you feel at ease and then when you have fallen off to sleep they let you know how wonderfull you are and they will be in touch. SO i dont think they would waste their time just for three months. If you are right for the job and you you keep your nose clean, are single and like sharing the bathroom with another co-pilot maybe in Karatha, then you will be with them for the long term. They Give you all kinds of training in the first 3 months which costs a lot and they have to answer to shareholders.
Dont panic, dont listen to rumors they are just picky and have lots of people wanting to work for them.
Oh and i didnt get the job!