this aint anything new
jetstar having been hiring dec's (ex blue shirt mates) for years under the guise of lack of experience within the ranks. and when they get experience (the fo's that is) they up the command req's to bring in more blue shirt mates!!
and don't think for a minute that the afap will do anything, they are a disgrace to the industry.
unfortunately, airline managers will continue to bend us all over until we all stand up and make ourselves heard, LIKE THE QF ENGINEERS.....until then make sure you bring your own lube!!!!!!!