Where is the alternative crewing options that can be used to negotiate any new scenario that arises when Qantas decides to outsource more flying?
That's right, no where.
Forget the group list. It has some merit but the fact is the company doesn't want a bar of it and whilst some continue to hold onto 'the dream', more and more flying walks out the door. What is the size of jetstars fleet now?
Amoungst the current pilot group, there are many who have worked in other major airlines else where, seeing many variations of contracts.... good, bad and ugly. Why aren't these conditions used as examples to debate their merit amoungst all qf pilots and consider various options to create alternatives to the current award?
I suppose the biggest problem lies in the fact that the company couldn't give a flying ^&*% about any junior pilots future career and just continues on the bottom line drive.
As for redundant pilots, I'm sure the 100+ over 60s will consider their positions to look after the junior bretheren,...not.