The only problem with what I'm doing now is that I drive keyboard 90% of the time these days.
Its not very exciting but it pays well and you don't get the "Operational stress" that LAMES have trying to fix broken planes with minimal spares, downtime, manpower etc.
Bolty with your experience you should be able to pick up either contract or full time work in the Defence industry around the $75 -$90k mark for Mon-Fri work. (I know 1 guy is on $57 p/hour and he's not particularly special)It depends on how good a deal you can negotiate for yourself. Plenty of QF people have found work at Garden Is.
PM me next time your in town and we'll catch up for a beer