I’m not a Jetstar pilot nor do I have a copy of the log of claims but would it be fair to say that the Jetstar pilots have agreed to a 3% pay increase but are seeking changes in conditions, primarily rostering issues?
An easing of rostering conditions to improve fatigue outcomes and manage overall lifestyle would usually result in less hours flown. Wouldn’t that then mean the Pilots, who are paid by the hour, are actually seeking an effective pay cut after the company-wide agreed 3% is applied?
Simplistic and possibly naive I know, but that is a fairly significant counter argument to the claim that the pilots are seeking a 15% pay rise.
It’s amusing too, that Jetstar pilots are offered a flat 3%, no negotiation will be tolerated whilst at Qantas you can also have the same 3% but we need to talk about a reduction in conditions across the board to ensure a couple of ultra long haul sectors are viable.