On another similar matter and comments on what the press are told. It was interesting to note after the Avalon towing incident with OJK in December. On the evening news that night, Qantas stated that the employees were all stood down. At that stage they weren't stood down.
They were stood down at a later stage to suit the media comment. Natural justice at work - the Qantas way.
LAMEs will be hearing more regarding the Avalon towing investigation and the application of the Just policy. We will be responding to the unfair demotion of a Senior LAME who appears to have been made the scapegoat. Our response will be timed and designed to achieve his reinstatement and to ensure that no ALAEA member is ever treated in this manner again.
We will be monitoring developments regarding the alleged false LAME closely. The ALAEA has also contacted CASA regarding another person who has possibly been certifying for work that he is not qualified for.