OK, here we go : I apologise in advance for over simplification - I am only a Pilot!
Many people commenting on a bad pay/condition contract on offer,
some commenting on lack of unity - there is another way!
In 1992 the integration of A/Q pilots was bloodless due to the "Y" seniority list plus future aircraft allocations by % of "type of flying"
I propose that AIPA and Jetstar pilots [and why not Eastern and NJ while we are at it!] get together in the spirit of the "Y" and create a "TREE" list!
Jetstar and mainline maintain seniority on current types and combine on future types [B787] on a % of mainline/jetstar flying. [ie : if 25% of 787s go Jetstar then 25% of slots go to J* pilots]
All current pay and conditions confirmed, future aircraft p/c @ Qantas longhaul award. [no diff in pay for pilots on an aircraft type]
Future Jetstar domestic rates by negotiation between management and pilots with the full backing of mainline.
Companies told "sorry, this is just the way it is - if you want to bring in OS labour then your looking at >3000!!!!"
It worked in 92, why not now?
