AWA's favour the strong. Airlines have the upper hand at the moment so they will try and screw over all and sundry.
However they will find it "coming straight back at them" if there is suddenly more labour pressure.
If Tiger were smart here they could nail Jetstar big time by offering good T & C.
If that happens Jetstar could find themselves with a shortage of crews and noone willing to sign. Or alternatively sign up for 6 months then leave for somewhere else.
These AWA's could either be a master stroke, screwing down T & C or the beginning of the end if there is suddenly more pressure on pilot labour.
If Jetstar are trying to discourage young people from becoming pilots they sure are going the right way about it
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