You got senior captains working what 15 out of 60 days, doing 600 hours a year, and SOs doing less, you could get rid of 400 pilots and still have enough crew to legally fill the roster.
SMH
That is because QF gave all the work to jetstar. It's not what we choose to do. And yes this does exist, but it's not normal unless you are junior long haul.
We joined an airline like you did, hoping for opportunities, but they have all dried up...
FFS
