Originally Posted by
Troo believer
Easy. Don’t bid to fly it. Stay on the 380. No one is holding a gun to YOUR head or go and fly the 73 for a few years to get a reality adjustment then tell us what’s so bad with the proposal. It’s what pilots do in their down time that’s probably more detrimental to their health than the effects of long haul flying. Lay off the booze, get fit and stop perusing Pprune to name a few points. It’s a real pity that something positive just like Per LHR is being hijacked by the Chicken Littles once again to suit their own agenda. Qantas need a new fleet? Well this is one way we’re going to get one!
It's not the contract, the fleet or anything else it is simple science.
What you are being sold is not science.
If Qantas decide that they will conduct a longitudinal study of sufficient duration with wide sampling, then perhaps your colleagues will have choices that, backed by science will provide them with a well compensated workplace that isn't a danger to their health. As you know, Qantas like many airlines have a very valid sample of relevant health outcomes. What do ya reckon' the rates of illness for certain diseases are for cabin crew and pilots?
Ever wonder why Qantas (and other airlines) don't disclose that sort of science in support of tour of duty extensions?
Quite correct though, pilots are like bower birds.