Your AFAP negotiating team met with Jetstar representatives on Wednesday this week.
As previously foreshadowed, Jetstar presented a comprehensive revised package at this meeting. This evening, Jetstar released the full details of that package directly to the pilot group, as outlined in the update from the Chief Pilot.
While there has been meaningful movement from Jetstar in relation to its total cost envelope, including proposed salary tables and other salary-related items, there remains a significant gap between Jetstar’s remuneration envelope and the AFAP’s minimum position previously tabled, which is based on our benchmarking objectives.
Although a day and a half of bargaining meetings were scheduled, following the presentation of Jetstar’s revised package and a number of follow-up questions, the AFAP elected to utilise the remaining scheduled time to review the proposal in detail and to formulate a considered response and position.
Prior to this meeting, the AFAP reached out to AIPA and the TWU to propose convening a joint union caucus, recognising the importance of coordination at this stage of bargaining. Both unions welcomed this approach.
On Thursday afternoon, the AFAP bargaining team met with AIPA and TWU negotiators to discuss Jetstar’s proposal and to seek alignment on the process moving forward. These discussions were constructive and positive, and we are optimistic that consensus can be reached on a joint union position and response to be put to Jetstar at the next scheduled meetings. Further discussions with AIPA and TWU representatives will take place next week to finalise this response.
Where to from here?
The next EA meetings are scheduled for the week commencing 9 February. We are hopeful that these will be held as joint bargaining meetings with AIPA and the TWU, and that a united response can be presented to Jetstar. Presenting a united position is critical at this stage of the negotiations.
Following this, Jetstar will be provided with a reasonable opportunity to respond to the unions’ counter-proposal before any determination is made regarding next steps.
If it becomes evident that there is no further movement from Jetstar to meaningfully narrow the gap between the parties, the AFAP will then consider what escalation steps, if any, may be appropriate.
Your negotiating team remains prepared to pursue all available avenues and is firmly committed to achieving the best overall outcome for Jetstar pilots.
Members are encouraged to share feedback on Jetstar’s revised proposal by emailing
jetstar@afap.org.au or by contacting the Jetstar bargaining team directly at
TechCrewEBA@jetstar.com.
We will continue to keep members informed as negotiations progress.
AFAP Telegram Chat Forum
A reminder to members who have not yet joined the AFAP Telegram Chat Forum, launched by the JPF earlier this year, you can do so via the link below:
Telegram: Join Group Chat
This forum is open to AFAP members only, and participants are required to join and post using their real name (no pseudonyms). This rule has already proven effective in fostering constructive discussions and creating a respectful environment for meaningful conversation about the 2025 EA negotiations.
JPF committee members actively monitor the forum, respond to questions, and provide updates. Our goal is to maintain an open and supportive space where all contributions are valued and members can stay informed throughout the negotiation process.
We encourage new participant to familiarise themselves with the
AFAP JPF Telegram Rule Set.
If you have any questions, your pilot representatives and AFAP industrial officers Deanna Cain, Pat Larkins or Andrew Molnar are available to assist via
jetstar@afap.org.au or call (03) 9928 5737.
Regards,
AFAP Jetstar Negotiating Team
Chris Gibson, Dominic Corcoran, Daniel Blakemore, Ben Bollen, Jake Gainger and Paul Hogan