CHC Scotia - Pilot Redundancies?
Have just heard a rumour that CHC Scotia have recently made most pilots over 55 years of age redundant. Is this true?
It was also rumoured that these redundant pilots were immediately asked to continue working for them on a contract basis. Not only this, but by doing so were offered a lot more money. This therefore negates this being a cost saving exercise.
If true, what is the supposed logic behind this?
If this was due to the fact that they were loosing their main North Sea contract due to the return of the Bond brothers, one could understand it; but that is not likely to be for another year. However, pilots from their Southern North Sea bases have also been made redundant and these bases and helicopter types are not affected by the return of the Bond brothers – unless you know different!
There certainly seems to be uncertain times ahead and will really show the resolve of management.
Can anyone confirm these rumours?