How many pilots are out of work in Australia?
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How many pilots are out of work in Australia?
I know it's a sensitive subject but I am trying to get some numbers on how many people are still flying at Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin, Qlink etc?
Just a guess, but roughly 10% retired/redundant, maybe 15-20% flying but minimal hours & 75% not flying.
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VA Group started the the year with 1850 pilots, now around 750 employed on 737 and 150 on F100/A320 at VARA. Only around 50 took VR from the 737, the rest were redundant from TT/VANZ in April or ATR/A330/777 in October.
The 737 pilots are in varying states of stand down/ part time flying. VARA mostly flying.
The 737 pilots are in varying states of stand down/ part time flying. VARA mostly flying.
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Thanks for the replies. I should have just said "not flying at the moment regardless of employment status". I heard only 30% of Qlink and Jetstar people flying atm.
I will be writing a paper for Uni about CoVID and aviation effects. Just needed some idea of how deep the cuts are.
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I will be writing a paper for Uni about CoVID and aviation effects. Just needed some idea of how deep the cuts are.
Thanks
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Thanks for the replies. I should have just said "not flying at the moment regardless of employment status". I heard only 30% of Qlink and Jetstar people flying atm.
I will be writing a paper for Uni about CoVID and aviation effects. Just needed some idea of how deep the cuts are.
Thanks
I will be writing a paper for Uni about CoVID and aviation effects. Just needed some idea of how deep the cuts are.
Thanks
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Sometimes the haven of those who are fishing for info....
Making a quick phone call to the union would take five mins and get you some more-accurate, ‘rough’ numbers. Quoting them as the reference would also add credibility to your work.
All the best. Feel free to post here. I’m sure many would be interested.
As you wish. Having written papers, I’d be weary about quoting ‘PPRUNE’ as your source of data. This is a ‘rumour site.
Sometimes the haven of those who are fishing for info....
Making a quick phone call to the union would take five mins and get you some more-accurate, ‘rough’ numbers. Quoting them as the reference would also add credibility to your work.
All the best. Feel free to post here. I’m sure many would be interested.
Sometimes the haven of those who are fishing for info....
Making a quick phone call to the union would take five mins and get you some more-accurate, ‘rough’ numbers. Quoting them as the reference would also add credibility to your work.
All the best. Feel free to post here. I’m sure many would be interested.
Thanks for the replies. I should have just said "not flying at the moment regardless of employment status". I heard only 30% of Qlink and Jetstar people flying atm.
I will be writing a paper for Uni about CoVID and aviation effects. Just needed some idea of how deep the cuts are.
Thanks
I will be writing a paper for Uni about CoVID and aviation effects. Just needed some idea of how deep the cuts are.
Thanks
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And yet you’re here asking on an anonymous forum instead of from the actual source? University has changed since my day!! :-)
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Some Jetstar bases have been flat out some a bit quiet, Qlink Dash generally OK but I’d say at around 60-70% capacity, shared flying. Cobham generally fairly busy it’s around 80% capacity atm. Network in WA full flying, still can’t get enough schmucks to agree to their craphouse award. Qantas Shorthaul atm 35% increasing to 50% by December, so most doing some flying shared. QF international, forget it A330 maybe 1 roster per year everything else comatosed.
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Some on here don't seem to get what I am saying. I can say "unconfirmed sources suggest" or "anecdotal evidence points to".
I have to say this about Australia because the info I need isn't available from sources I can reference. So unless I leave Australia out completely, I have to say something.
BALPA and ALPA have published data about pilots lay offs. I can quote this.
I have to say this about Australia because the info I need isn't available from sources I can reference. So unless I leave Australia out completely, I have to say something.
BALPA and ALPA have published data about pilots lay offs. I can quote this.
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On the bitre website the Domestic Activity Report for August shows that compared to the prior August, ASKs were down 83%. Sounds consistent with the anecdotal evidence I've heard.