BMI puts 600 jobs at risk?

[K.Whyjelly]

Originally Posted by fade to grey

I understand the issue here, but would bmi really spend twenty odd grand on each pilot's TR for a max of one year extension

From the latest Q & A
Q Has there been any mention of the impact the 757 lease has on our operation / redundancies – Is it still flying for us? If so how does this effect the situation?

A. The 757 contract will be renewed for a further year. Airbus narrow body aircraft do not have the range necessary to operate some essential services non-stop. Agreement has been reached with Astraeus for 14 bmi pilots to fly their aircraft so mitigating the effect on pilot jobs in bmi.


Q How are we going to select which pilots go on the 757?

A. This will be a secondment so we will seek volunteers after discussions with BALPA.

Q The pilots who applied to go on the 757 last time, do they need to re-apply.

A. There will be no requirement for a further interview with Astraeus, but they will need to register their interest with J H or B B.