Even those who aren’t being retrenched now may be forced to take a pay cut. Why does the Boeing 777X not need MCAS similar to that of the 737 MAX. Toggle share menu. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes. He was a flight captain when he was laid off. krismiler. D Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 killed some 50 million people bt no shutting down of economy by countries thn. Suicide doesn't solve problems. 5th Jun 2020, 12:02. Cabin crew, pilots, and engineers affected According to a report by Malay Mail on 4th June 2020, 111 cabin crew members, 172 pilots, and 50 engineers are expected to face job losses from a downsizing operation scheme from AirAsia Group Bhd. He was supposed to be celebrating his birthday on August 12 where he will turn 36-years-old. BT is now on Telegram! Malaysia’s live-wire for the latest news, trends, and entertainment is finally here. The Asean super app for booking flights, hotels, activities, food, unlimited deals and so much more! He also could not meet commitments. It reported that those expected to be laid off include 111 cabin crew members out of 1,900 existing ones, 172 pilots, and 50 engineers. Sanjiv, along with around 100 pilots were laid off by the airline back in March, after the global outbreak of coronavirus pandemic. The airline says the notices are being distributed in advance of a March 31st memorandum of agreement (MOA) expiration, in order to be contractually compliant. Low-cost carrier AirAsia Group Bhd has been forced to cut cost by laying off over 300 of its staff and personnel. This incident left the staffs and musicians shocked, confused, and heartbroken over Sanjiv’s fall from the 12th floor of his apartment. The lay-off, which was said to have been announced by CEO Riad Asmat during an internal briefing session this afternoon, is expected to involve 111 of 1,900 cabin crew members, 172 pilots and 50 engineers. KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Bhd may lay off more that 300 employees to pare down its operations amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, reported Astro Awani. He also offered the services of AirAsia pilots and cabin crew for the vaccination campaign, noting their first aid training and the fact that they haven’t been able to fly as much as before. He was a flight captain when he was laid off. All Rights Reserved. This comment has been removed by the author. We are your calendar, your grapevine, your comic relief, your post-event coverage, and your celebrity stalker. TEMPO.CO, Jakarta- AirAsia Group Bhd announced that it will be forced to layoff hundreds of its workers as the company deems this the only way to survive the COVID-19 pandemic that has hit hard on the commercial aviation sector along with other industries.. In other news, it is also understood that long-haul carrier AirAsia X will be reducing its aircrafts for international flights by 50% (from 32 to 15 or 16). MUMBAI: AirAsia India has slashed salary of its pilots by an average 40 per cent for May and June, an airline source said. This confirmed a Bernama report on Sept 28 that AirAsia might be planning a new round of layoffs involving hundreds of its personnel for the continued survival in an industry severely affected by the Covid-19 crisis. Although, the commissioner said the late captain was depressed, a senior AirAsia staff said Sanjiv seemed okay when he was in the office last week to get a reference letter. On their Facebook page, the band wrote: According to the Band Operation Director Mohamed Ariff, Sanjiv had started his music career in A.P.U in their band leader music school called Music Mart when he was 17-years-old. Check out airasia.com and get only the best deals today! Does it justify to shut down d country's economy just because of a small no. Airline operations. According the airlines record, he joined the AirAsia Academy back in 2007 and moved on as a flight officer in 2012 before becoming a captain with the low-cost carrier. Other subsidiaries under the group have not been spared as well. AirAsia Malaysia's layoffs would be completed by the end of this month, while affected AirAsia X staff will be leaving end of October. Last year Boeing Co. estimated that airlines would need to add 800,000 pilots … WestJet Airlines Ltd. is set to issue layoff notices to 415 pilots, underlining the dim outlook for air travel heading into the summer. Budget carrier AirAsia Philippines is laying off hundreds of workers by the end of this month as the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing the airline industry to shift to survival mode. This follows a company-wide evaluation that was conducted since January among 20,000 of AirAsia's employees. However, the publication did not identify where else the cut was being made. ©2021 Vijandren Ramadass. For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. D M'sian govt shouldn't extend d RMCO, which wl create more unemployment, mental health problems, loss of business and more bankruptcies. Check out airasia.com and get only the best deals today! For many, flying is not just a job, but a passion. We don't know what was the underlying issue in his case, hope people treat their jobs lightly and not an equal to their lives. “They can surely provide valuable help to the frontliners and this is what being unconventional is about,” he said. Did we also mention that we are also your gateway to the world?Contact us: newsdesk@hype.my. According the airlines record, he joined the AirAsia Academy back in 2007 and moved on as a flight officer in 2012 before becoming a captain with the low-cost carrier. KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Bhd may lay off more than 300 employees to pare down its operations following the difficult situation faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic, reported Astro Awani. A former AirAsia pilot committed suicide when he jumped from his condominium unit in Puchong, near Serdang, Malaysia, on Monday this week. Emirates reportedly lays off thousands of pilots and crew in mass job cuts Thousands of Emirates employees may be laid off, including around 600 pilots and 7,000 cabin crew (AFP) By Transport. Low-cost carrier AirAsia Group Bhd has been forced to cut cost by laying off over 300 of its staff and personnel. The layoff is expected to continue through to the end of July. According to Astro Awani, the company will be retrenching 111 cabin crew members out of 1,900 existing ones, 172 pilots, and 50 engineers. REUTERS. The retrenchment scheme is expected to reach all affected staffs via e-mail within 24 hours, with details of their compensation. The 35-year old pilot had also been a part of a local fusion band called Aseana Percussion Unit (A.P.U). According to Astro Awani, the company will be retrenching 111 cabin crew members out of 1,900 existing ones, 172 pilots, and 50 engineers. AirAsia Is Offering RM50 e-Vouchers To Cuti-Cuti Malaysia, AirAsia Japan Files For Bankruptcy; Refund Process To Start In April 2021, Influencer Cathryn Li Storms Out Of Live Interview After Losing Her Cool. ‘Don’t know if I’ll ever fly again’: Pilots, aircrew in Malaysia turn entrepreneurs to tide over COVID-19. The staff were evaluated based on their salary scale and performance. Condolence to his family members. AirAsia Bhd Is expected to retrench over 250 staff And personellamid its effort to downsize operations, Astro Awang reported, quoting anonymous sources .Those expected to be laid off include 111 Cabin Crew members, 172 Pilots and 50 Engineers. airasia.com, our one-stop travel, e-commerce and fintech platform, offers more than 15 lines of products online and by a super-app -- from travel to lifestyle to finance, there is something on airasia.com for everyone. Thai AirAsia to furlough 75% of workforce Thai AirAsia will keep only one-fourth of the staff and ask the rest to take a leave-without-pay offer for four months, starting February, as the re-emerging coronavirus outbreak has dealt a heavy blow to the aviation sector. To kick off the partnership, AirAsia's Teleport and McDonald's executives initiated the send off with around 10 members of the AirAsia delivery team, some of whom are AirAsia cabin crew, pilots and ground staff at McDonald's McKinley West, who will start delivering orders of customers within Metro Manila starting in Paranaque and Pasay City. Tata Group and AirAsia Ltd JV AirAsia India has imposed salary cuts for its pilots by an average 40% as the aviation business continues to face heat from coronavirus pandemic. Nikkei Asian Review said the layoffs will include 60 per cent of AirAsia’s cabin crew and pilots for both AirAsia and its medium-haul AirAsia X. And now AirAsia is said to be laying off 250 workers, among which are cabin crews, pilots, and engineers. Minimum Qualification Requirements (Direct Entry): Captain: Pilots with Command experience and a valid Malaysian ATPL: Minimum of 5000 total hours of which includes: 1) 1000 hours in Command (P1) are on Airline Operations MPJ equipped with EFIS/FMS and at least 500 hours (P1) must Be on A320/A330/A340 OR 2) 1500 hours (P1) in Airline Operations MPJ equipped with EFIS/FMS OR … AirAsia Group Bhd posted a net loss of RM992.89 million in the second quarter that ended June 30, against a net profit of RM17.34 million in the same quarter last year. AirAsia India has slashed salary of its pilots by an average 40 per cent for May and June, an airline source said. Leaders of countries should reflect and have d courage to do what's right for their country n people. Canadian Press reports that Air Canada has issued temporary layoff notices to 600 pilots as the COVID-19 crisis continues worldwide. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many countries announced lockdowns and border restrictions, the low-cost airline group’s revenue plunged by 96 per cent to RM118.96 million from RM2.92 billion previously. KUALA LUMPUR: Low-cost airline companies, AirAsia Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd, have confirmed the retrenchment of 10 per cent of their 24,000 employees last week. So no unprecedented economic collapses like what's happening nw. The lay offs were announced by AirAsia's chief executive officer Riad Asmat on June 4, and they're expected to involve 111 cabin crew members, 172 pilots, and 50 engineers. May his soul rest in peace. Low-cost carrier AirAsia Group Bhd has been forced to cut cost by laying off over 300 of its staff and personnel. MANILA- AirAsia Philippines said Friday it was letting go of 12 percent of its workforce or over 200 employees, becoming the first airline to announce layoffs following losses because of the coronavirus pandemic, which led to a prolonged travel halt around the world. Thousands of pilots are facing pink slips in a matter of weeks unless the airline industry receives more financial aid from the government. However, the quantum of reduction in pay for other categories and senior management remains at the April level, the source said. Sanjiv, along with around 100 pilots were laid off by the airline back in March, after the global outbreak of coronavirus pandemic. According to the Serdang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Ismadi Borhan, the Ex-AirAsia pilot as well as musician was depressed after he lost his job, which was his source of income. Jump to top Search. Sanjiv’s remains were cremated at the DBKL Crematorium in Cheras this afternoon. Besides adjusting organisational restructuring and downsizing operations, AirAsia Berhad has found itself against a brick wall. Many who were working in travel and tourism have resigned to find better stability in other industries. Borhan said: The low-cost carriers staff and musicians are mourning the loss of retrenched pilot and multi-instrumentalist, Sanjiv Daevin. The publication reported that AirAsia’s chief executive officer Riad Asmat made the bleak announcement earlier this afternoon (Thursday, 4th June). We use cookies to give you a better experience on AirAsia.com. of people having a viral infection? So very sad to read at d demise of the young man,not only a former pilotbt also a talented musician. This is terribly sad a great pity he could not reach out to someone for support :(, I think musical can depress his stress...not quarantine OMG. World's Most Lavish Qatari Boeing 747-8 Private Jet On Sale (Features, Aircraft Tour), A Former AirAsia Pilot Commited Suicide After Losing His Job, Airbus A350 & A330 Can Now Be Converted For Pure Cargo Operations In 2 Days, Tow Truck Crashes Into A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737, Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX Suffers Inflight Engine Shutdown, Forced to Divert - Aero World. KUALA LUMPUR: Low-cost airline companies, AirAsia Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd, have confirmed the retrenchment of 10 per cent of their 24,000 employees last week. Sanjiv also taught piano, bass and violin at his Music Mart school in Petaling Jaya before he joined the AirAsia Academy. May God bless everyone. Flying $450 million airliners was once a dream job, and there was no shortage of opportunity. It is understood the retrenchment was announced by AirAsia’s chief executive officer Riad Asmat in a briefing to company staff earlier this afternoon. Layoff notices have been sent to an undisclosed number of WestJet pilots. 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