FlySafair pilots speak out: ‘We are exhausted, unheard and unvalued’

Almost two-thirds of FlySafair’s pilots are members of Solidarity who are preparing to strike soon due to serious dissatisfaction with salary negotiations and working conditions. In a recent poll, almost 84% of Solidarity members rejected FlySafair’s current proposal – clearly reflecting the deep disappointment and frustration of the pilots.

The pilots feel exhausted, ignored and unappreciated. According to Helgard Cronjé, deputy general secretary at Solidarity, there is a growing sense of neglect and burnout among members, as well as a crumbling relationship between crew and management.

“Working conditions have deteriorated, with flight schedules leading to serious exhaustion for our members. Pilots have warned that the current situation is not sustainable,” says Cronjé.

Solidarity’s demands are not unreasonable and call for fairness, respect and transparency to restore trust in FlySafair’s management.

“The breach of trust between crew and management has reached a critical point where the future of many pilots at FlySafair is uncertain,” Cronjé continues.

FlySafair’s cold, clinical approach – one that seems to be obsessed with percentages, costs and profits – is precisely what led to this breach of trust. The question must be asked: What is FlySafair without its pilots?

Click here for the FlySafair member poll.