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If I was a JETSTAR PILOT I would be looking at my situation in the broadest possible sense...
I would be attempting to remain cognisant and acutely aware of the possibility of hidden agendas. Therefore, I would source information from as many RELIABLE sources as I could. AIPA and QF Mainline Pilots could be a source of information....albeit to provide a different perspective to the JPC and other JETSTAR Pilots...I would then sit down with my closest mates / family (not just Aviation related either) over a few beers and talk it out. They may also provide a different perspective...
WHY - Because my
single VOTE will effect my working conditions, lifestyle and general level of happiness as long as I remain a JETSTAR Pilot...
Further, this VOTE will effect the Terms and Conditions under which
many other pilots will be employed in the future. They too, like me - will have worked very hard to initially get a job with JETSTAR...they will have paid for all their training prior to joining - to then be told they will need to fork out AGAIN - for another endorsement....to then realise their salary will not even allow them to do that adequately....
I would consider very carefully whether the Terms and Conditions proposed in this 'Agreement' will attract the
calibre of pilot I would wish to be my part of my crew when things are not going so well (ie: critical emergency over foreign country in poor weather).....Moreover, will JETSTAR be a happy, motivating and fun place to work given the conditions proposed...will my mates (especially the junior guys) have enough money to enjoy a slip now and then?
I just urge
all JETSTAR Pilots - Please consider this issue
very carefully. Be open minded enough to listen to what others have to say. Finally, unlike management - try to avoid making your final decision with only yourself and your back pocket in mind!
Good Luck.