Metroboy
A more likely scenario is the administrators are called in to QF mainline and labour contracts will be renegotiated with the current work force. You know the deal, shutdown the airline for a few days and let the unions think about what pay rates they'd accept to get aircraft flying again.
Alternatively, the end game is "near" played out and AIPA and it's members agree to an EBA that's "negotiated" and saves the arrival of the administrators and a potential shutdown.
Some pilots will then walk from Mainline in disgust, those that choose to stay will be offered pay scales and efficiencies in a new agreement closer to or equivalent to JQ rates.
QF management job complete, Qantas trained, experienced crew at reduced pay rates and willing to accept the lower pay rate, rather then disappear overseas. No need for new Qantas Uniforms, they already have ones that fit.
Don't forget Metroboy, calling in the Administrators still means the pilots are paid a CR & those QF guys and girls are so expensive with the those CR's per the WD. Even though the CR's will be paid after the creditors.
AJ wants those mainline pilots, he just wants to pay them less.
One thing you need to figure into your M.O is QF pilots earnt those uniforms and given the opportunity of handing them back or accepting a lower rate to keep them. I'm guessing most will choose the latter. Meaning your JQ mates may have to wait a little longer to get their mits on a QF uniform. AJ saves the costs of revamping JQ into a premium airline and he's further reduced mainline costs.
Don't forget Metroboy. QF management are playing all the QF Groups pilots, not just Mainline.