Waren9,
Totally agree that the FO side of things is a disgrace, this is certainly VERY high on our priority list for negotiations with the company. I am not certain that the cadet scheme will continue in the current form. I can't see what advantage it now gives the company. Australian based with a bond and aussie dollars doesn't really justify the cost of extra sims / training etc. This is a good thing overall. The feeling among Jetstar NZ pilots is one of frustration, we are looking to try and gain an improvement in the contract not just for current employees but also for all other pilots in the country.
We are just trying to get the company to realise that the current recruitment problems could be overcome overnight by putting a 'solid' collective contract on the table.
A healthy Jetstar NZ that provides a reasonable option to pilots in New Zealand who for whatever reason can't / don't want to work for Air New Zealand can only be a good thing.