Whilst a lot of what is said in the BALPA statement above is encouraging for those about to be 'shown the door' his comment ....
but it is not an uncommon experience for many civilian pilots who have invested £130,000 of their own money to get a commercial licence and then find they face life as a casual employee or being "let go" without warning
is a bit of a reality check (wake up call?) on what colour the grass is on the other side as well!