I can think of at least half a dozen experienced Jet Pilots (off the top of my head) here in Oz with many thousands of hours Jet command time who cannot even get an interview with Jet*. How can Jet* claim the need to employ off shore when there are suitable applicants in their own back yard willing to accept the current T & C's.
Our fore-fathers fought vigorously to protect the T's & C's and the rights of the local Oz work force and so should we.The business of employing cheap overseas labour at the expense of local workers undermines every basic principle of Australian idealology and is a direct threat to the life style of all Australians. We must not let this happen.
If in fact OS Pilots are being employed under the 457 Visa then we must lobby the Government and demand that the AFAP, IAPA and the TWU take immediate action. Anybody who has a job application with any company that employs under 457, and who meets the requirements of that job description but is not given the job or even the chance of an interview must stand up and be counted.
We must speak up and speak LOUDLY if we are going to have any chance of putting a stop to this abhorrent un-Australian business practise.