Flight Ops at present are going over the figures. In the early 90s there was a similar downturn in aviation, the only thing that happened was:
1. About 30 or so pilots went to other airlines on temp. contracts for a couple of years.
2. Some pilots changed fleets. (747 to 767)
3. Very little promotion.
4. Most outstanding leave taken.
5. No recruitment for three years.
6. No pilots jobs shed.
Qantas is in a far....far better position than it was in those days. If things continue to be difficult in the airline world then something similar may happen, but I doubt it.
Last edited by Sopwith Pup; 14th Apr 2003 at 10:55.