Sikorsky Pilots at PHI
I retract my remarks earlier about Sikorsky-employed pilots flying for PHI during the strike. It has been reliably reported to me now that two pilots from Sikorsky's Stratford, Connecticut facility are indeed flying for PHI during the strike. These are apparently not the pilots who flew with PHI pilots during the inauguration of the S92 into service, and about whom I wrote favorably.
In addition, I am reliably told that at least one pilot employed by Flight Safety International is flying for PHI during this strike, as well.
So there you have it, folks. Two industry-leading companies joining PHI in their attempt to put down a legal work action from their pilots.
Like my earlier remarks, these are subject to correction as corroborating evidence comes in. Nevertheless, it was my hope to quell an unpleasant rumor when I made the earlier favorable-to-Sikorsky post, and I do not make these charges lightly.
Stephen D. Ragin
President OPEIU/PHPA Local 108