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Jetstar pilots have approved a new enterprise agreement that will raise wages by 12 per cent.
Pilots will receive a three per cent wage increase per year for the next four years after 56.48 per cent of those who voted supported the deal, which also includes rostering improvements and new part-time arrangements. It will cover around 1,250 pilots at the airline.
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“Today’s result is great news for our pilots and for Jetstar. Our pilots have backed an agreement that recognises their contribution with meaningful improvements in pay and lifestyle, all while supporting the long-term sustainability of our low fares business model,” a Jetstar spokesperson said.
“Our pilots are central to delivering safe, reliable, low fares flying for our customers, and we thank them for their engagement throughout this process.
“We also acknowledge the substantial work of AFAP, TWU and AIPA throughout the bargaining process, and thank their representatives for their engagement and commitment to reaching this outcome.
“This agreement sets us up well for the years ahead – giving us the platform to grow our network, invest in our people and fleet, and continue offering Australians low-fares travel options.”
The Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) has said the deal will deliver “good improvements to pay”, while Simon Lutton, executive director of the Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP), said it required “persistence, discipline and unity” from the pilots.
“Importantly, the agreement provides Jetstar pilots with long-term financial stability, greater certainty and a strong foundation for future enterprise agreements,” he told The Australian.
“It also provides pilots with an additional 12 days off a year, to be phased in over the life of the agreement, improves access to part-time work and embeds important protections.”
The Jetstar deal will be submitted to the Fair Work Commission for approval, and comes as Qantas long-haul pilots continue negotiations after a proposed enterprise agreement was voted down in April over concerns it did not adequately address cost of living.
“Despite the company pressure to vote yes, pilots have made it clear that this deal does not meet the standard they expect and deserve,” said Lutton at the time.
“The AFAP repeatedly told Qantas management that AFAP endorsement was critical to securing a successful vote. Qantas refused to listen and failed to address the concerns raised by pilots and their representatives, including a two-year wage freeze.
“The increases on offer are unlikely to match inflation over the life of the agreement, which means pilots would go backwards in real terms while continuing to face rising living costs. Pilots have stood together and made it clear they expect better.”
Qantas short-haul pilots approved a new enterprise agreement last year.
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