Originally Posted by
Captain Fun
So how long until jetconnect crew are doing more than just the tasman?
Capt Fun,
The AIPA should be looking at the Jetstar model. Both the Australian and the New Zealand operations are run on the same AOC, but with 2 seperate EBAs, as the QF mainline and Jetconnect operation will run. JQ New Zealand tech crew cannot operate domestically in Australia. Australian Pilots can operate on the Tasman and domestically in New Zealand. Some New Zealand Pilots flew in Australia as part of their command upgrade training a little while ago, however they had to be temporarily employed on the JQ Aus EBA. I believe that this caused more trouble than it was worth for the company and that the training captains are now sent to NZ instead.
If the Jetstar unions can protect Aus domestic flying, surely the AIPA can protect QANTAS’.