The problem Tailwheel, from a LAME's point of view, is Juliar's "modern" Aviation Award allows a minimum rate of pay which is far, far below what the airlines are actually paying, as they have realised some time ago that no one would work for them. Unfortunately, this is where the bottom feeders like AMSA, IASA and JHAS come in.
DIAC, like most of Australia, recognise the Modern Awards are not a basis for employment of overseas skilled workers (or local employees). DIAC have established a
TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold) of $51,400 from 1 July 2012.
However, the TSMIT is only a base. The actual salary paid must be determined by market survey and the results submitted to DIAC with the Visa Nomination. The salary paid to an overseas worker must be equal to the salary paid to an Australian worker doing the same job. If there is no comparable Australian worker in the applicant company, the applicant company must submit wider industry market salary documentation.