Sorry to plug, but I have read your comments here and would say that knowledge is your best ally when considering what else is out there.
At
http://www.aviationjobsearch.com we currently get so many applications from pilots/first officers and flight crew, but although there are nearly 4 times as many engineering positions on the site - much less get applied for although to my mind many seem to be well paid and are also based worldwide.....so have a look and subscribe to the email job alert if you don't find what you are looking for straight away or even register your Cv online......free of course
http://www.aviationjobsearch.com