Rumour has it that QF have employed AN 767 pilots on a contract basis. Maybe Keg or one of the other QF guys can enlighten us on this rumour. I am told these contract pilots wear the QF uniform, but are restricted to operations within Australia. Does this say something for future recruitment within QF that you must be type rated before employment?
If this is the case, I wonder how currently employed full-time pilots feel about contractors moving into command roles. Also, the future where full-time employees are rostered for work alongside contractors. Are the AIPA and/or other pilot unions/groups concerned about this move? And, for that matter what have the 89ers (KaptinM) got to say about it?
Also, heard that NJS have employed AN (BAE-146 endorsed tech crews) as Capt’s and FO’s and some KD pilots (not CRJ rated) as BAE-146 FO’s.