That is interesting Willie
The last Jetstar EA must have shown the JQ pilots that they are unlikely to be paid as much as comparable pilots in Australia. From the outside it looked like a reasonable deal, but there is nothing left to bargain with (crew meals) to increase the salary without a huge amount if goodwill from the company.
It's now obvious that Jetstar pilots will not fly Qantas' aircraft, as many expected. It also appears that Jetstar probably won't get many (if any) more. Which puts anybody who is not close to a left seat now, in a fairly unattractive career position. And if they wanted a wide body position to ease the burden of JQ Shorthaul, the next aircraft to be delivered, the A320neo, will be able to do some of what the 787 does now, which must put the 787 fleet number under consideration. QF rumours aside.
Crazy industry. Don't blame them at all.
Last edited by Fatguyinalittlecoat; 6th Mar 2016 at 06:25.