Originally Posted by
Metro man
US$10 000 = A$13 000, If that's in hand plus allowances and accommodation whilst in Korea, not a bad deal. Just make sure you set things up with your accountant before you leave, to avoid falling foul of the tax laws re residence. I heard some Australian pilots flying for Korean Air get to spend more time in Oz than QF long haul pilots.
Not just Korean. Now with the whole JI RDOs saga there are a whole list of airlines who can guarantee more time in Oz than JI (with basings o/s). Heard EVA were doing 8 days a month in Oz? Suddenly the 'they-just-wanna-come-home' argument is quashed...