Really? Jobs aren't under threat? Less than two years ago Qantas pilots were told to make $8 million worth of savings or pilots would be made redundant. Many pilots worked reduced hours to save the jobs and ensure no colleague would be made redundant. Shortly thereafter Geoff Dixon (who wasn't CEO at the time) was 'gifted' $10 million due to changing tax rules in the previous financial year.
If there is no threat to pilots jobs, why are Captains and First Officers being told that demotions are 'on the table' later this year when assigned leave runs out?
If there is no threat to pilot jobs, why won't Qantas give a written undertaking that Qantas pilots will fly the 787 when it arrives?
Already Qantas pilots have seen Tasman flying given to a company called Jetconnect who fly Qantas aeroplanes on routes formerly flown by Qantas pilots, using crew wearing Qantas uniforms who are NOT Qantas pilots. Already Qantas pilots have seen many routes formally operated by Qantas aircraft and crew 'gifted' to Jetstar.
Qantas pilots jobs are at risk. They'll be replaced by the cheapest possible option. Anyone with two arms, two legs and a pilot license will be who they are after.