In good times they may well be flying about 800 hours per year. But I think Qantas wants to get the level of flexibility that Tiger has. ie If we have to reduce capacity due to a market downturn then ALL our costs come down and we maintain our margins. Like power by the hour engine hire.
From a pilots point of view this does not allow for a decent reliable living. I am still in GA, albeit at the top end, and I would have to take a cut of 47K to go there. Its not like your going to get a command any time soon either. That and the fact they can send you wherever whenever makes it a no go. Not even close. Looks to me like they are looking to tranform their labour dynamic completely over the next 20 years or so.
Pilots will be looked upon as desperate individuals with no pride and low value skills.
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