qantas avionics ame here -
You have 2 options to get a licence.
1. Do all your casa basics before June 26-ish, 2015 + aircraft type SOE + Aircraft type course = license on type.
Or
2. Diploma + Aircraft type SOE + Type Course = licence.
I'm based in brisbane. There are jobs around here and there, whether you get it, who knows. Military guys ARE respected at qantas, you guys are considered the pinnacle of training here in aus, so don't believe that guy.