Compared to last year, the situation at Jetairfly has improved and things are running quite smoothly for the moment. Below is a summary of what has happened lately and of what has yet to come.

Operations

Because of the delayed ECAIR operation, we now have more pilots, which helps stabilise the rosters. Efforts have also been made to improve the scheduling department. The first ECAIR aircraft has finally arrived in Brussels and operations will start soon, creating a challenging opportunity for many interested pilots.

For the moment, the Embraer sector is the most challenging one with some heavy flight combinations. For those concerned, don’t forget to file a fatigue report, when needed.

Stability and reward system

The Line Managers’ stability and reward system is in effect since April, now almost 3 months. To evaluate this system and rectify the pitfalls, we will need at least a year. In the mean time, should you encounter any problem, don’t hesitate to inform us.

Financial results

Last year’s financial results were released and of course they are outstanding!

One aviation project

Regarding the One Aviation project we will receive new information on the 16th and 17th of June.  It seems the strategy will change into a more regional approach by the airlines. However, synergies will still be created in many departments such as engineering. We’ll obviously keep you posted. The planned mixed company flying between Arkefly and Jetairfly created some difficulties that could not be resolved in time and the project has been postponed (if not cancelled…).

TPG

Beginning of June the TPG held its quarterly meeting in London. A more formal structure of this body has been created to improve its effectiveness. Trans National Agreements will involve all national representatives. A chairman and vice-chairman will improve communication with our European group management and between national member representatives.

Pilot representation

At Jetairfly we still have a problem regarding pilot representation. Representativeness is essential when it comes to airlines concluding agreements to share production: they need a spokesman representing all pilots. All the other airlines of the group are represented by their respective professional pilot association. Most of them have about 90% of their pilots affiliated to these unions. BeCA is accepted by the TPG and has been in contact with the TPG for years. However, we don’t even have 50% of our pilots being a member of BeCA. By Belgian law BeCA is not a legal union, but it is our professional association, created by pilots and working for pilots. After the Sabena and Sobelair bankruptcies, BeCA carried out a restructuration and redefined its priorities. It succeeded and it is now the professional association of every Belgian pilot.

Sometimes I see people being afraid of showing interest in BeCA, this is something I don’t understand.  BeCa is not synonym of strike. It is an association with lots of technical expertise on aviation topics and defending the pilots. This is always done in the most constructive and professional way. Very soon, we will start a recruitment campaign and I hope to improve our representation at Jetairfly. For this, I will need you to convince your colleagues! I hope I can count on all of you for your support!

Many thanks and kindly yours.