Barely several hours of the news of sack of pilots by Airpeace airline, Bristow Helicopters on Tuesday announce the sack of over 100 pilots and Engineers which includes expatriates and Nigerians.
Bristow noted that the move is aimed at saving the company in this time of pandemic “One of the measures includes the right sizing of the business to ensure that the company has optimal level of personnel to continue the safe delivery of its services to its clients , whilst allowing the appropriate capacity for future growth. Accordingly, and with much regret the company has taken the very difficult decision to release over 100 pilots and Engineers (both national and expatriates) over the next couple of weeks ”
The company say they have also engaged the leadership of National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers NAAPE to negotiate a fair and equitable redundancy compensation for the affected individuals.
The redundancy package will be paid to them as soon as an agreement has been reached with NAAPE.
In compliance with the terms of employment, the affected individuals will be paid 3months salary, excluding applicable deductions following their exist from the company.
The airline disclosed that the decision is as a result of the effect of covid 19 pandemic.
Bristow says the spread of covid 19 has impacted severely all sectors in the aviation industry including their market which primarily serves the Nigeria oil and gas. Adding that the ongoing downturn in global oil and gas market has continued to influence and determine the demand for their services..
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