IW or not, it would be kind of nice to see some awareness in AIPA that they are part of the whole aviation industry and connect with other working pilots in other companies.
I have had a number of conversations with friends that fly the 737-800, the 767, the A330, the 747-400 that are watching with concern about what is happening at Jetstar, Virgin, NJS and the QLink regionals
Sure, AIPA's main issue is representing their members situation to their employer.
But how is AIPA going to deal with the fact that more and more QF passengers will board "QF" service that is contracted out?
So long as we compete amongst ourselves for the privilege to fly those pax, all our conditions will continue to slide.
Is it so hard to have a formal communication between AIPA and the AFAP and other pilot unions?
Coz fellas, you domestic FO's that might eye off a Hobart basing in a Jetstar 320, remember that even if you score a direct entry command, you will still be on less money than your right seat in the mainline -800, not even counting the 34k endorsement.