No, they decided JQ would grow and replace Qantas, a high yield business with fantastic branding low debt load. Instead they directed all their energy to re-invent the wheel, deny career opportunities, duplicate cost centres throughout the business, two engineering systems, maintenance systems, ticketing systems, management structures, administrative functions and on and on..However 'creating competitive wage tension' spreading FEAR, UNCERTAINTY and DOUBT. Giving HR/IR a prominent role.
Very true, and the two things holding it all together for Jetstar is
1. The employees.
They all want to be involved and do their best to help Jetstar succeed.
2. Compliance by pilots and engineers.
Without this compliance, Jetstar would be in "deep doo-doo".
Both groups are highly trained and professional and understand the systems under which they work. Both operate with "in accordance with..." mindsets.
Neither groups were helped with the appointment of inept managers and executives, particularly Hrdlicka.