My understanding is a "training wage" will be paid for the six weeks before the start of the Victorian contract on July 1. Part of the training is to be conducted in Wagga. Im not sure if everyone is to make their own way there or not? In fact those of us who have submitted our resignation to the RFDS at Essendon are getting very nervous. Two weeks to the start of the training and no word from Pelair yet? Gee, thinking back to the interview they seemded so confident and assured.
It will be a shame come June 30. Its the legal way to reduce all the conditions achieved over 12 years. A great deal of experience will be lost but I am sure Pelair and the new crew of pilots will stand up just fine.