Finally
I have been in this industry for 29yrs. For most of that time the "pilot shortage" was just around the corner. We never seemed to reach that corner....until now. I was just listening to the news and they had a representative from IFAPA on talking about the lack of new pilots and the consequences for world wide airline. Gents we now have the upper hand. Let NR&Co stomp their feet and jump up and down all they like. Eventually they will have to come to the table with real offers unless they want even more of their airplanes parked due to lack of crew.
We DON'T need any sort of industrial action, and we DON'T need to be talking to them about changes. Just do our jobs and let them stew in their own mess awhile. In fact it would be best for the AOA to stay home awhile. This company needs a lesson on "market forces" They need to show us the money, not just a few shinny trinkets! I here rumours a large number of our crew will be going to Virgin Australias new long haul, good. Good for them and good for us.