How were you made Redundant?
Employed as Turbo Prop Captain with large company operating a mix of civil Jets and Turbo Props on Military/Government contracts at 3 bases.
New MD appointed to streamline/reduce workforce. Started with Managers, now working on Aircrew.
Employed at small outstation with 6 Pilots, one the Chief Pilot.
One FO resigns, not to be replaced. One Captain post at "risk".
So its me or the other guy. Me nearly 16 years with the company, him 2 years and Captain for about 9 months.
Me chosen... Reason.. Complied with the selection criteria...
No verbal warnings, No written Warnings, Good PDRs (Annual Reports). Not allowed to see completed selection form.
Went to see a Solicitor. Said I had a good case for Unfair Dismissal through Redundancy (Dont they always!).
Anyway with no guarantee of sucess and at £300 per hour, or £5 PER MINUTE, decided to take the money and run.
Real reason for selection...Was on £9000 or so more than the other guy due to previous jet service and time with the company.
With 5 years to retirement pension plans in tatters...
Professionally done... You bet.