Hey guys just my two cents worth,
I agree totally about the degredation of conditions/ pay and lack of respect from corporate fat cats who only care about this years bonus at the expense of a once great airline (we know who that was he should be locked away with the rest of the criminals!).
Having said that a Qantas Apprenticeship is a great opportunity for any young guy/gal. It is a good grounding and it doesnt mean you have to stay at Qantas or in the industry, but it teaches more than technical skills it also teaches you life skills. I know so many people that have finished their respective apprenticeships and gone on to great jobs, often nothing to do with Aviation.
I think doing the QF apprenticeship was the making of many people including myself.
Just my views dont shoot me all at once.