I guess there's at least 2 interpretations to this Base manager's email.
1/ That of intimidation in an effort to strongarm the rank and file into toeing the company line.
2/ The desire to protect his, and if you are to believe the inferrance, the Perth base itself.
Personally, I feel he is leaning towards point 2.
Whatever their personal reasons may be, I can't help but wonder where Jetstar pilots think they are heading? I know it's tough moving base, and we all know the realities of airline flying can differ wildly from what people generally think. I have let opportunities pass, mainly because I was unwilling to uproot my family, and I have no regrets. But when a pilot advocates a pattern of work that has drawn complaint due to it's fatigueing nature, and by his own admission is hatefull and tiring, all because the alternatives are viewed as worse, then what the hell have we come to?
Onya Jetstar!
Onya Boys!