What is the relationship between Alan Joyce and Qantas in the context of the input sentence. Choose an answer from: product/material produced; manufacturer; distributed by; industry; position held; original broadcaster; owned by; founded by; distribution format; headquarters location; stock exchange; currency; parent organization; chief executive officer; director/manager; owner of; operator; member of; employer; chairperson; platform; subsidiary; legal form; publisher; developer; brand; business division; location of formation; creator.

However, Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has said the carrier would need to sign an agreement with long-haul pilots that allowed the aircraft to operate economically as one of three preconditions before the planes could be ordered.

Answer: employer