"When someone comes along, via the back door, and whispers to the boss he'll do the same for about 1/2, well heck, he IS taking my job."
How many Qantas pilots have been retrenched as a result of Jetstar?
"Each of us has had to tread that same career path without expecting special treatment from those ahead of us."
Exactly what special treatment are pilots employed by Jetstar hoping to receive?
"Have a look at the going rate for a contract pilot o/s - much more than JQ scabbery is currently bargaining for.Also what are CX + KA guys getting ? - both airlines doing well."
The "going rate" overseas will always be higher than Australia in markets such as Asia where locally trained pilots are in short supply. A more accurate yardstick would be to compare salary levels with pilots gaining airline employment in Canada and the US. Their aviation industry is strikingly similar to Australia ¡V especially with regard to the number of experienced pilots available in GA and commuter airlines.
"The slipping patterns you describe are due to the schedule - not to do with our award"
But mostly, when compared to SQ, CX, TG, MH, GF and EK, to name a few, the slipping patterns are a result of totally outdated award provisions.
Last edited by oicur12; 24th Oct 2005 at 14:16.