Tiger Singapore pilots earn around S$130 000 F/O and S$200 000 CPT (AU$ 113 000/166 000) before very low income tax. Similar pay to Jetstar Asia.
Factor in the cost of an international move, expensive: rent, alcohol, cars, electricity. Private school, medical insurance, trips home etc all reduce the differential.
Expat life not for everyone. Married with two teenagers in the Australian school and an unhappy wife, probably better off back in Oz financially as well as personally. Single in Singapore on a high income = heaven
Not too bad a deal if they give a free endorsement in return for a bond. Get off the SAAB/DASH 8/BRAS, much better pay, good experience and quick upgrade. Move onto CX in 5 years time