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Old 29th Mar 2018, 22:40
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Heard a whisper that the AFAP may have find themselves able to represent Qantas pilots, although my sources tell me AIPA are 'vigourously' defending their sole representative rights. Interestingly Qantas also oppose the AFAP.

Is it a case of Qantas has AIPA's measure, or is it seen as providing a viable alternative with an unknown opponent that has Qantas and AIPA on the same side of the boat?

From our perspective the silence emanating from AIPA are not good optics.
The fact that it was widely known outside Qantas that Jetconnect was a real possibility to be rolled into mainline Qantas for nearly a year, it is scarily foretelling that AIPA were not ahead of this issue far earlier. The position should have been established far in advance of now. Further Network Aviation had an application into amend the AOC for A320 how long ago? (if AIPA didn't know, then the appointment of the Current CP was at least a head's and given his A320 experience at JQ) to have seen the warning signs is a sad indictment of priority.

Sitting at IFALPA conferences in Europe and silence are not good optics given Qantas (as lead advocates for 457 skill shortage visas) are now lobbying for five year visas.


The original 457 announcement by Oberführer Dutton was in the Christmas New Year break and NOW this announcement on the eve of Easter is a sure sign that Qantas pilots are again being played, their union leadership silent and sampling beer in Luxembourg is not a good omen. A dollar short and a lot late, playing catch up is not a good look.
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