Jetstar reinstates fired whistleblower pilot

The whistleblower pilot fired by Jetstar last month for expressing his concerns about the carrier’s  safety standards, has been reinstated by the Qantas low cost subsidiary.

The development is  part of a confidential settlement reached in advance of legal action in Fair Work Australia appealing his dismissal.

Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) President Barry Jackson welcomed the decision by Jetstar Australia management, describing it as a “victory for common sense.”

AIPA managed a public appeal that raised over $40,000 from pilots and the general community for Joe in the month he was without work.  Over 650 pilots also signed a petition calling for Joe’s reinstatement.

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