Pete,
“Borg, what do you expect, you are dealing with guys that have never known or had any better, every step up is something they never had, they never had a seniority system, never had good pay, always had to pay for their type rating and so if they can undercut and get the work, they aren't losing out in any way shape or form.”
The pilots I know of and have worked with in the past that are now employed by Jetstar have worked for airlines such as Cathay, Ansett, Malaysian, Vietnam Airlines, Silkair, Dragonair, EVA and of course, Qantas. Some have been flying the A320 for over 15 years as training captains and even check captains. Most have worked with very strict seniority rules; most have enjoyed excellent income – indeed more than many QF pilots. Not one of the pilots I refer to has ever paid a cent for type training, although I am aware that this does occur.
It is a very slippery slope you are attempting to climb my friend, making experience comparisons between Qantas (a cadet airline) and Jetstar.