If it goes down again no one at J* is under any illusions as to what will happen next.
Here's my best guess Chimbu
There is a shortage of qualified FO's available for immediate upgrade within J*'s own ranks to fill the planned expansion.
The current terms and conditions of employment are substandard.
These facts combined ensure -
J* management need this EBA to get up yesterday to attract direct entry captains
Julia Gillard will be unlikely to approve the use of 457 visas.
If we act together
The Qantas Group will be forced to negotiate out of commercial necessity with QANTAS Group Pilots