Maldivian pilots call off strike
The state-owned airline removed its director of flight operations as demanded by local staff.
04 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Pilots with the national carrier Maldivian called off a strike planned for Monday after talks with the transport minister and management of the state-owned Island Aviation Services.
At the meeting late on Sunday night, Transport Minister Aishath Nahula and Island Aviation managing director Mohamed Rizvee pledged to address the concerns of local pilots and crew.
The local staff demanded the removal of director of flight operations Mohamed Ameen from his post. But in lieu of dismissal, the company assigned his mandate of overseeing pilots and crew to other senior staff.
IAS management previously failed to investigate several complaints against Ameen, a pilot told the Maldives Independent on the condition of anonymity.
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