Bristow Ireland Limited, which is taking over the contract to provide search and rescue services for the Irish Coast Guard has reached an agreement with the Fórsa trade union and its Irish Airline Pilots’ Association branch (IALPA).
In August 2023, Bristow Ireland Limited signed a contract with the Department of Transport for the provision of rotary and fixed-wing aviation services for the Irish Coast Guard.
Fórsa represents technical crew including winch operators such as Sligo-based Rescue 118 while IALPA represents flight crews including pilots.
The agreement between Bristow and the union covers agreed terms and conditions of employment, as well as a comprehensive disputes resolution procedure between the parties.
The employees involved will transition to Bristow up to June 2025, in line with the intended transition plane and schedule.
