I dont know if it is still the case but there is a defence contract in Nowra NSW operating learjets in strike/target towing rolls with Navy,Army and Airforce. 300 knots at 50 feet and all sorts of fun stuff like that.When they do travel they can take there family on the aircraft with them for a defence funded holiday.And from memory the pay was on par with Defence although this may have changed.
So for those military people that want stability but also want to maintain an interesting flying carreer in a coastal area. It seems like a good option. But my understanding is over the last few years they have also struggled to attract starters.