There is no down turn..Just ask all the recruitment agencies and the pilot job websites.Everyday there is some sort of new job posted on these sites.
My question is do these jobs really exist or are they just being added to try to keep there site as the number 1 for pilot recruitment??
Im currently flying the 737 and was hoping to get to a different part of the world for something different but unfortunately the down turn is real and from being emailed consistently on work abroad its down to maybe one every two weeks..A real shame really as things were looking up for all pilots around the world with all types of experience,now its going to be back to dog eat dog and who will do it cheaper..
Dont do it people and undercut your fellow pilots as it takes far too long to try and get back the T and C's when times are good.And they will return to be back in our favour..