Ryanair pilots have been warned by management not to sign to a letter to the IAA expressing concern that the airline’s employment practices could jeopardise passenger safety – if they do, then they will be charged with gross misconduct and dismissal could follow. The letter was drawn up by the Ryanair Pilot Group (RPG), which represents captains and co-pilots working for the airline but is not recognised by the airline. The RPG is taking action amid concerns that the airline is making the majority of its pilots self-employed as pilots are currently signing contracts binding them to fly exclusively for Ryanair, but not as employees leaving pilots to pay for their own uniform, ID cards etc.
Ryanair pilots under warning
