Hi Petri
Very sorry to hear about you and your colleagues at UA in Syd. Most distressing I'm sure.
JQ are constantly recruiting. 25 new crew in SYD are being sourced right now, with a possible 25 more later on following more aircraft deliveries.
40?! TOO OLD?! Don't be silly - we have crew from all walks of life! Please apply - you have nothing to lose, and you get to work with some great people.
Recruitment for Intl won't be for a couple of months at least yet. Jury is still out with regard to how many outsiders will be recruited, but either way, movement will occur in both Domestic and Intl ranks. Same for ground staff.
Check out the Jetstar website for more info. Our EBA is available from wagenet.gov.au.
Good luck and keep us posted!