Yes,we're all being made redundant. We heard on 8 Nov that consultation had started on 6 Nov. Everyone on the fleet except 4 management pilots and 4 management cabin crew (more than 100 people) are more than 99% likely to become redundant on 6 Dec.
And just in case anyone is thinking of joining bmi regional in the future, be aware that the "last in first out" rule does not apply in this company. We were all recruited as permenent staff of the company temporarily posted on the 146 for the Lufty contract. All of us who want to expected to be transferred to the Embraer fleet at the end of the contract. But a clause in the "Memorandum of Agreement" says that the company can choose the "pool" from which any redundancies are to be made. Which means seniority counts as nothing. In one case a cabin crew has worked for the group for 8 years (transferred to 146 18 months ago) will now lose her job. Loyalty pays???
As for the Man-Bru route, I believe the company intends to invite those in the redundant workforce who may be interested to apply on a short term (one week? one month?) contract basis. Based in Manchester.
We're not likely to be offered any job share/unpaid leave alternatives as had been offered to the Embraer crews. Consultation continues but I fear for the worst. A very long winter holiday is looming, but at least none of us will have to work this X'mas.
