Whissper, you really need to go and visit some GA mobs around Australia. The real only way to secure a job these days is the old fashioned way of person to person. Forget about Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin, Cobham down in Adelaide are currently looking for an apprentice from what I have been told, however I have not heard great things from there either. Working in GA is a great fun and you will get a lot of out it and meet a lot of people. You also do need to travel and don't be afraid of moving. CASA should recognize the AA course as your Basics CAR31, however you do need to follow it up with CASA.