So remoak are you going to apply then? (Go on remoak..be honest!)
Sure... why not. Beats the crap out of my present gig commuting to Europe and let's face it, NZ aviation is a closed shop. Those of us who had the gall to go beyond these hallowed shores in search of work, soon found out how hard it is to come back. not only that, but it doesn't matter how much experience you might have, it's off you go to that Saab or Dash 8 in the right seat to "serve your time". Yes, I think you will find a lot of eminently qualified people will be flocking back from Europe... because we all know that lifestyle is worth megabucks - more than the salary differential between our euro salaries and what's on offer here.
Straight onto a nice shiny new jet, at or near the top of the seniority list... I'd take it.
Mind you, I'm too old and ugly to stand much chance of getting the gig, so it's all moot really!