I stand corrected by Fact Checker on more unskilled 457 visa holders than skilled visa holders.
But the point is if these 2 pilots got 457 visa because their spouse's qualifications and experience, these two pilots have the exact same right to any job any other Australian has. Be sure they will have spread the word back in SA.
What are the work entitlementsfor immediate (accompanying) family members?
Whilst subclass 457 primary visa holders areapproved to meet specific skill needs, their spouses and other working age dependentsmay work across industries in skilled or unskilled occupations during theirstay in Australia.
At the endof the most recent quarter, March 2016, there were 97,766 primary 457 visaholders and 79,624 secondary visa holders — a total of 177,390.