Hi, from the other side of the world
Since migrating from Chile in 1971 and being involved in flying in Australia since then and until 1989, I have NEVER EVER experienced what is happening here. Australia, due to the good flying weather and good standard of living HAS NEVER experienced what is happening at the moment, A SHORTAGE OF PILOTS. There was always MORE pilots, than JOBS. In the last year the Regionals (Saab 340, Dash 8) have lost up to 60% of their pilots to airlines. Genearal aviation and flying schools pilots are going straight to Airlines without having to go to Regionals. Regionals are cancelling flights due to lack of pilots. Regional are starting their own flying schools, but GUESS what, they do not have enough flying instructors. Australia is accepting pilots under the special working visas, wich in time turn into permanent residence.
Have a look at
www.afap.org.au click on jobs,click on lastest jobs. Never ever seen in Australia before. What I am trying to say, if you DO NOT stick together NOW for BETTER conditions, you will NEVER have a better oportunity.