The abilities, qualification or professionalism of the pilots from SA taking up 457 Visa positions with QLink is not questioned.
Why many, many are leaving SA is a decision each and every individual has to make but of the over 60 or more pilots from SA I have had an association with, some taking 457 visa positions here or others going to work elsewhere, the overwhelming, individual majority decision for their leaving was they considered SA is no longer a place, certainly a safe place, for them to live. This also included some black men.
Living in SA or the politics, policies of SA are not the reason for this thread nor are employment of Australian pilots overseas.
The recruitment pack from QLink clarifies, justifies and confirms all which has been written here where the jobs of Australian pilots are under serious assault.
Airlines, operator management, with the exception of managerial remuneration, are not philanthropically inclined and whilst on the surface it may appear more expensive to hire pilots under 457 visa arrangements in depth analysis or long term objectives will show otherwise.
The apathy, indifference, inaction by those whose promotion, upgrading and jobs are at stake is a serious concern. Equally concerning is the diversionary, irrelevant discussion of working rules in other countries and about Australian pilots working there.
457 visas apply only in Australia, to Australian jobs; there is no dispute or argument the 457 Visa process is a legitimate procedure; it is well understood this contributes to ensure positive growth and progress within Australian industry however, when a system is abused, attempted to be rorted or circumvented by unscrupulous employers with Australian Citizens seriously disadvantaged in their Home country it is incumbent upon the relevant Federal Government Department or regulatory authority to comprehensively, forensically investigate such industry and take full, proper, positive, prompt action. Equally, those whose jobs are in danger should get of their asses taking some positive action.
Dining room table, bar oratory and PPrune discussion may all be highly entertaining but achieves little.
When your upgrade, job is not available it will be too late.