I'm afraid you're wrong folks! Not all of us are caught up in this whole progression crap. There are many who, including myself, who like to have the balance of job satisfaction and lifestyle. Look at Skywest for example. The only reason they are hiring so much is due to company expansion. If you look at the list, most of these guys are long termers, and for those who aren't, fully intend to be. Why? Because they can have both a good job with reasonable income plus a great lifestyle.
As an ex Kendell Saab pilot, if they paid the right coin, I would very seriously consider returning. But to return as an FO or even the command pay they offer would be crazy.
The market has turned aviation managers of Australia, now its a matter of what have you got to offer, not what we're willing to bend over for
