Jetstar pilot charged with murdering missing camper couple SUES the airline for ‘unfair dismissal’

A former Jetstar pilot charged with murdering two elderly campers in Victoria will sue his employer over claims he was unfairly dismissed. 

Greg Lynn, 55, has remained behind bars since he was arrested in November 2021 and charged with the murders of Russell Hill and Carol Clay. 

Jetstar moved to sack the pilot almost immediately and advised through a letter dated January 7 his employment would be terminated. 

‘Your present circumstances clearly prevent you from performing your role of narrow body captain,’ the letter stated. 

Transport Workers Union (TWU) secretary John Berger has accused Jetstar of being ‘harsh, unjust and unreasonable’ in their decision. 

Greg Lynn, 55, has remained behind bars since he was arrested in November 2021 and charged with the murders of elderly campers Russell Hill (right) and Carol Clay (left)

In a response dated January 20, the union boss said the sacking of the accused double-murderer was not proportionate to his circumstances.  

‘The union asserts that procedural fairness was not observed as the decision to terminate Captain Lynn’s employment is disproportionate to the circumstances in which he finds himself,’ the letter read.  

‘Captain Lynn has not been found guilty of any misconduct, he has advised Jetstar that he is on remand and therefore cannot attend at work.

‘Captain Lynn has not been convicted of any crime.’

Jetstar has responded to the claims and denied Lynn had been treated unfairly. 

A spokeswoman said it was clear the former pilot is on remand pending trial and therefore not able to perform his duties for a significant period of time. 

‘Jetstar rejects the TWU’s claims that the response is disproportionate and lacks procedural fairness, and will oppose the unfair dismissal claim by the TWU.’ 

A TWU spokeswoman told The Australian all union members were entitled to representation in industrial disputes. 

‘The TWU is not involved in this criminal justice matter,’ she stated. 

‘Consistent with regular practice, the union has provided support to this member for a Fair Work conciliation.’

More to come.