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It doesn’t say they will all come from mainline. I think there will be a VR. A “good” VR, may not happen though. Many guys will reach 65 while this is ongoing and will have to retire without any SH spots. Time will tell, but until Sept and the end of Jobkeeper nobody will do anything. It will be different when the tap turns off. I don’t think they fear being held to ransom as being paid nothing is the alternative. If people say no, they will just shrug and let time pass.
bird in the hand and all that
"Can a stand down be indefinite?"
*words but not an actual answer*
*words but not an actual answer*
There is “significant uncertainty” as to when flying levels will support the return of the A380.
Joyce said he regretted the staff losses but the “crisis has left us no choice” and that he’s committed to providing those affected with as much support as he can.
“That includes preserving as many jobs as possible through stand-downs, offering voluntary rather than compulsory redundancies where possible, and providing large severance payouts for long-serving employees in particular,” he said.
“That includes preserving as many jobs as possible through stand-downs, offering voluntary rather than compulsory redundancies where possible, and providing large severance payouts for long-serving employees in particular,” he said.
The words from management have been quite clear, as long as they are planning on your airplane coming back into service at some point then yes you can be stood down until that time.
Maybe JQ 787 as well?
But it’s also 220 positions surplus. Not wholesale redundancies, they could be dealt with via LWOP, via reduced rosters, part time rosters, month on month off etc. Combine that to the expected upcoming retirements and I think we’ll be a long way from any CR
But it’s also 220 positions surplus. Not wholesale redundancies, they could be dealt with via LWOP, via reduced rosters, part time rosters, month on month off etc. Combine that to the expected upcoming retirements and I think we’ll be a long way from any CR
VR will be for pilots over 60 based on time remaining till 65. What that figure is I have no idea but I do know that the American Airlines scheme appealed to them . They were getting 50 hours a month pay till 65.
The words from management have been quite clear, as long as they are planning on your airplane coming back into service at some point then yes you can be stood down until that time.
Maybe JQ 787 as well?
But it’s also 220 positions surplus. Not wholesale redundancies, they could be dealt with via LWOP, via reduced rosters, part time rosters, month on month off etc. Combine that to the expected upcoming retirements and I think we’ll be a long way from any CR
Maybe JQ 787 as well?
But it’s also 220 positions surplus. Not wholesale redundancies, they could be dealt with via LWOP, via reduced rosters, part time rosters, month on month off etc. Combine that to the expected upcoming retirements and I think we’ll be a long way from any CR
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Flight attendants seem to have been spared relatively speaking. Not much point getting rid of cheap QCCA but I would’ve thought with huge international reductions more would go. Maybe MAM all go to zero and some international are sent to domestic.
How many ground crew are there currently employed? Can’t tell if 1500 is a major percentage or not. Swissport will be cheering assuming they still exist in the future. Jetstar might get punished for going on strike.
More engineers gone, plenty might go voluntarily, many have 40+ years of service.
The office critters hit hard again another 1500 gone. All IT contractors gone...lucky the company doesn’t rely too heavily on functional IT systems...
How many ground crew are there currently employed? Can’t tell if 1500 is a major percentage or not. Swissport will be cheering assuming they still exist in the future. Jetstar might get punished for going on strike.
More engineers gone, plenty might go voluntarily, many have 40+ years of service.
The office critters hit hard again another 1500 gone. All IT contractors gone...lucky the company doesn’t rely too heavily on functional IT systems...
Jetstar Asia are having redundancies as well.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...5+11%3A00%3A17
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...5+11%3A00%3A17
SINGAPORE - Budget carrier Jetstar Asia is cutting a quarter of its mainly Singapore-based workforce in July as part of "difficult but necessary decisions".The cuts of up to 180 people across all parts of its business affect 26 per cent of Jetstar Asia's workforce, even as most of its remaining employees will stay furloughed until the end of the year.
The announcement comes on Thursday (June 25) as the Qantas Group, which includes Jetstar, detailed its post-Covid-19 recovery plan. The three-year plan will involve measures including reducing the group's pre-crisis workforce by at least 6,000 people across all job roles, from baggage handlers to corporate non-flying workers.
The early retirement of some planes and possible return of leased aircraft also means some 220 pilots will have to be let go.
Jetstar Asia chief executive officer Bara Pasupathi said the "single biggest shock to the aviation industry" caused by the pandemic has forced tough decisions so the airline can "remain agile while staying true to our low-cost DNA".
Five Airbus A320 aircraft from Jetstar Asia's fleet will be retired, reducing the budget carrier's total fleet to 13 aircraft.
"There is no doubt that the travel market will look very different moving forward, so it is imperative that we change and adapt," he said in a statement.
"Singapore and Changi Airport remain a strategic footprint for Jetstar Asia and the Qantas Group and we look forward to growing passenger numbers further through innovation and enhancing the customer experience in the future."
He thanked the Singapore Government which "acted swiftly and decisively" to support the aviation sector through its budget measures, which have helped mitigate the situation.
The aviation industry and tourism sector are eligible for the highest tier of support provided by the Government's Jobs Support Scheme announced in April, qualifying for 75 per cent wage support throughout the nine months that the scheme is in effect.
Qantas Group said it still expects to break even for the financial year ending in September despite the significant reduction in revenue due to the coronavirus. It has needed to take "swift action to reduce its cash burn as travel demand evaporated".
The announcement comes on Thursday (June 25) as the Qantas Group, which includes Jetstar, detailed its post-Covid-19 recovery plan. The three-year plan will involve measures including reducing the group's pre-crisis workforce by at least 6,000 people across all job roles, from baggage handlers to corporate non-flying workers.
The early retirement of some planes and possible return of leased aircraft also means some 220 pilots will have to be let go.
Jetstar Asia chief executive officer Bara Pasupathi said the "single biggest shock to the aviation industry" caused by the pandemic has forced tough decisions so the airline can "remain agile while staying true to our low-cost DNA".
Five Airbus A320 aircraft from Jetstar Asia's fleet will be retired, reducing the budget carrier's total fleet to 13 aircraft.
"There is no doubt that the travel market will look very different moving forward, so it is imperative that we change and adapt," he said in a statement.
"Singapore and Changi Airport remain a strategic footprint for Jetstar Asia and the Qantas Group and we look forward to growing passenger numbers further through innovation and enhancing the customer experience in the future."
He thanked the Singapore Government which "acted swiftly and decisively" to support the aviation sector through its budget measures, which have helped mitigate the situation.
The aviation industry and tourism sector are eligible for the highest tier of support provided by the Government's Jobs Support Scheme announced in April, qualifying for 75 per cent wage support throughout the nine months that the scheme is in effect.
Qantas Group said it still expects to break even for the financial year ending in September despite the significant reduction in revenue due to the coronavirus. It has needed to take "swift action to reduce its cash burn as travel demand evaporated".
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I reckon I’d speak for the guys that do actually care over the road,but to any and all of our brothers and sisters in arms that may be affected by this,genuine thoughts and sympathies from a humble,currently-stood -down- but-hopeful line driver at VA.
Cheers...and hold fast.
Cheers...and hold fast.
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I reckon I’d speak for the guys that do actually care over the road,but to any and all of our brothers and sisters in arms that may be affected by this,genuine thoughts and sympathies from a humble,currently-stood -down- but-hopeful line driver at VA.
Cheers...and hold fast.
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I guess it depends where they currently are, not all of them are in Australia. Parking space and engineer support are also more likely in the USA. They're also a bit closer then to Mojave's boneyard...
If there are no government restrictions imposed, the stand downs cease. Then they are dealing with a business issue - if there aren’t enough customers. If they decide they are overstocked with staff, then they need to follow the relevant EAs with respect to redundancies etc.
Irrespective of what is implied, you can’t be kept stood down forever - I wish people would realise this. It’s not up to the company to decide when it applies - otherwise no one would ever be made redundant - they’d just be stood down indefinitely.. that’s not how IR law works.
Maybe they can start from the top. For such a small airline does quantas really need 5 CEOs?
https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-...eadership.html
https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-...eadership.html
Its all very confusing when they don't actually stipulate individual entities.
I think for QantasLink (Dash) they will be OK - As for the Q300 I believe their time is limited...The 380 equivalent. Theres a spot for them (somewhere) but the 787 (Q400) does whats needed for the indefinite future.
Enjoy your seat however, doubt there will be any positive movement for quit sometime.