Guys, if you are thinking of leaving the desert and coming home, ozjet may be a better option. They have just had their AOC approved, and Stoddart appears to have deep pockets.
The deal is not great, but stacks up well compared to Jetstar International. A flat 120K for a captain to fly 737-200 domestically, with no up front endorsement payment (3 year bond). And a DTA payment of $75 per overnight. Home a decent amount, so some semblance of family life.
J* will require you to pay for your endorsement, and then offer 160K with no allowances. On your overnights you will burn a huge amount of after tax cash out of your own pocket. If as indicated they start flying to Japan, Europe and the States, imagine how much it will cost you. And if Joyce has his way you will be overseas more often than not. There will be no family life. I would avoid this like the plague.
All things considered, the gap between the two is not that great. Ozjet are desparate for pilots, so it may be worthwhile to head there and wait until Joyce offers a reasonable package before jumping ship.
http://www.ozjet.com.au/employment/pilot1.aspx and click on employment terms and conditions for the package.
Food for thought...