Murray has been accused of harassing female junior pilots. repeated inappropriate and unacceptable behavior” towards female junior pilots.
Aidan Murray, 58, was fired Tuesday night after a two-week investigation into alleged violations of the airline's anti-harassment policy.
This followed an anonymous report two and a half weeks ago alleging that Mr. Murray was harassing four female junior pilots. There are no allegations of sexual contact, according to sources close to the airline.
Mr. Murray allegedly told the women in messages that they had “awesome body” and “awesome ass.” He asked the women to provide photographs of their bodies, with the promise that they would not be handed over, the sources said.
The Ryanair investigation resulted in eight female employees, aged 21 to 32, testifying and testifying. about Mr. Murray's misconduct.
It is believed that Mr. Murray initially contacted the women directly via text message with offers of support in their careers. Subsequently, he began to change the lists – as he could do in his role as chief pilot – so that he regularly flew flights along with some women.
As chief pilot, Mr. Murray was required to fly a minimum number of services on maintaining his pilot's license, usually about once a month.
Senior pilots are usually responsible for the training and safety of the flight crew. Primarily a managerial role, this individual is also usually responsible for enforcing relevant laws and regulations.
Ryanair's investigation is believed to have shown that on about two-thirds of its flights, it rotated three female junior pilots to fly alongside them.
Mr. Murray was appointed Chief Pilot in mid-2020. Allegations of misconduct are believed to have occurred within the past 12 to 18 months. Ryanair is believed to have researched whether this behavior was more common among senior pilots. The eight women who provided evidence said that no other pilot behaved like Mr. Murray.
Ryanair provided advice to people affected by the allegations. It is believed that one of the four people mentioned in the anonymous complaint left the airline, one asked for a base change, and two others asked for lineup changes.
Mr. Murray has been interviewed three times as part of the Ryanair investigation. He was suspended last Thursday and fired on Tuesday. He has the right to appeal by early next week.
Darrell Hughes, director of human resources for Ryanair, told employees via email on Wednesday: entry into force. Employment of Ryanair DAC chief pilot (appointed in 2020).
“This decision follows an investigation in recent days that has uncovered repeated instances of inappropriate and unacceptable behavior towards a number of female junior pilots in violation of our anti-harassment policy.
“We are determined to ensure, so that all our employees can come to work in a safe and secure environment.”
Mr. Murray was one of the keynote speakers at the 2021 International Aviation Safety Summit. According to his biography, he has “over 30 years experience in the aviation industry, is a Boeing 737 instructor, has worked for Ryanair for over 26 years.”
The biography read: “Aidan has held several senior positions at Ryanair many flights. projects that have improved Ryanair's safety and efficiency, including: winter operations, e-flight bag, e-flight plans, post-pandemic return to normal operation, and most recently the introduction of Ryanair's 737-8200 [MAX].”
Mr. Murray could not be contacted for comment.
A Ryanair spokesperson said: “We do not comment on inquiries regarding individual employees.”
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