The web site shows a FOs salary at the moment for a new joiner as Aed 19660. With exchange rate at Aed2.92= Aud1 (been around there for months now) that equates to $Aud6732. A wee bit under the $8000 as quoted. After May the pay goes to Aed 20840 which is $Aud 7136, hmmm, thats still below the 8 grand.
At least Bypass didn't have to pay for his type rating this time.
Don