Originally Posted by
hito
11 years on I just wanted to see what everyones opinion is regarding best union for Jetstar Pilots. I've seen a few posts saying loss of licence insurance is better with AIPA and membership fees are lower. But a lot of people saying AFAP is better for JQ with AIPA better for Qantas pilots.
AFAP is the majority union in Jetstar with over 80% of the membership.
AFAP have fought and won multiple Fair Work disputes for Jetstar members.
AFAP have fought and won a number of number of federal court cases for Jetstar members.
AFAP have a far superior loss of licence scheme.
AFAP negotiated the iPad agreement (more cash), WDO payment even of flight cancelled, WDA buffers the same as WDOs etc
AFAP Jetstar committee is controlled by exclusively by Jetstar pilots.