The basis of the problem that we face is inadequate management from past and present Government's at both Federal and State levels.
The shortage we face not only in pilots but other skills as well shows a serious lack of forward planning.
An insurance assessor on Thursday told me that within 5 years there will not be enough Panel and Smash repairs to do the work that is required in Australia.There is also a huge shortage of diesel mechanics not to mention Doctors,nurses etc.
Bringing people in on a 457 visa to work may be a short term solution to our problem but it is not the long term answer.
If we continue this way within 20 years Australia will not be able to produce anything more sophisticated than a toasted sandwich from the corner shop.
We will be a nation of consumers