Pilots round on Jetstar over new contracts - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Pilots round on Jetstar over new contracts
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Jetstar has defended the contracts, saying the contracts are still being finalised.
Jetstar pilots say they are considering launching action with Fair Work Australia as discontent grows about new employment contracts being offered by the airline.
The Australian and International Pilots Association says Jetstar wants to cut wages and conditions for pilots flying planes between Singapore and Melbourne.
Pilots are meeting in Sydney on Monday to consider what action they can take to oppose the plans.
The association's Richard Woodward says the pilots may consider legal action or making a public statement against the company.
"We will brief the pilots on what we think their capabilities are, and what the options are on Monday," he said.
"We have a range of things on the plate, but of course we're not going to publicly telegraph our options in advance."
Jetstar has defended the contracts, and spokesman Simon Westaway says the contracts are still being finalised for the pilots that will be based in Singapore.
"We need to compete with those airlines in the Asia Pacific region [and] they have different arrangements," he said.
"What I can say and assure our pilots is that they will enjoy very good conditions, very good arrangements, and importantly have that flexibility to grow with our organisation.