Twenty five former Jetstar technicians have been employed by BAE Systems Australia to work on military aircraft.

Matthew Kelly
Updated December 9 2020 - 11:22am, first published 8:23am
The Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A/B Hornet and F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft off the east coast near RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales. Picture: Jay Cronan
The Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A/B Hornet and F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft off the east coast near RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales. Picture: Jay Cronan

Twenty five aviation technicians, including apprentices, who lost their jobs due to the impact of COVID-19 on the commercial aviation industry, have been employed by BAE Systems Australia to work on military aircraft.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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