6 months notice for redundancey. Maybe Qanats have hung in as long as they see viable. By giving notice now, from a business point of view, they are saying if things don't turn around after the busy holiday season, they will lay some pilots off. Kind of makes sense. As far as guys going to Jetstar, don't see how viable that would be either.
Reason is, they would have to be endorsed(if not already), inducted trained and checked to line. All of which could take a few months.
What happens, in 12 months time, when Qantas say, "we need you back". I'm sure there are plenty of guys who would run back in a heart beat without a second though of the cost or consequences of leaving Jetstar short staffed. These same guys that jump on here and whinge that Jetstar is so far beneath them.
I gaurantee if they are given positions at Jetstar, there will be a minimum R.O.S required.
My motivation, yes I currently have an application with Jetstar.
Last edited by metrosmoker; 31st Jul 2009 at 01:33.