Originally Posted by
Buttscratcher
I think the folks saying 'no' are pilots that have been there, done that, and since returning to Oz, figure that it's better not to put it all at risk
The 'yes' people believe the hype, and trust that no one will bone them.
Sure, it is an adventure, but right now, how did that work out for everybody?
The Expats are always the first to be let go, and what kind of union protection are provided for you?
Look, sure, do it, but remember you are basically on your own.
So far it's worked out pretty well for everyone, unless you do something to personally get yourself fired, or had the unfortunate experience of working for a now non-existent airline.
Skywest tried unsuccessfully to get rid of all of their E3s. They don't even have a proper union.
Any Aussie paying dues to an actual union are pretty safe from being furloughed out of seniority order IMO. I don't think it's ever happened. We are afforded exactly the same rights as locals, which is also a requirement of the E3 and notably different from any other overseas job, where they can pull the contracts at any moment.