Following the collapse of Bonza Airlines announced earlier today, rival carrier Qantas has suggested that there might be jobs for the crews of the stricken carrier.

“We extend our thoughts to our aviation industry colleagues and their families – from pilots and cabin crew to flight planners and operations controllers – who will all feel the impact of today’s news,” Qantas said in a statement.

READ: Australian LCC Bonza files for administration

“If Bonza employees would like to discuss recruitment opportunities within Jetstar and Qantas, particularly in specialised fields which are unique to aviation, we’ve set up a dedicated page on the Jetstar careers website” it added.

Qantas, like most carriers, has struggled to recruit enough staff since demand returned after the pandemic.

If staff do defect to the opposition, it will be a further blow to the LCCs plan to restore operations. Multiple media outlets have reported that the fleet of B737 MAX-8 have been repossessed today (30 April) by AIP, the aircraft lessor. However, ABN hasn’t been able to verify this yet.

Bonza, founded by ex-Virgin Blue boss Tim Jordan started operations in January 2023.