Senior Pilots at Virgin Australia Express Concerns Over Fatigue in Roster System
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 15:00
Senior Virgin Australia Pilots Raise Safety Concerns Over Fatigue in Roster System
Exclusive: Correspondence from pilots seen by Guardian Australia pleads for changes to the roster system to address fatigue
- Multiple senior pilots allege fatigue is widespread due to the roster system
- Roster software scheduling pilots for long hours and minimal rest periods
- Pilots express frustration over management's response to safety concerns
Guardian Australia has obtained correspondence from senior pilots pleading for action to address worker fatigue as Virgin Australia remains in a standoff over proposed leave changes.
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