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14/05/2015
Bombardier To Axe 280 Jobs In Belfast
Aircraft manufacturer Bombardier has announced it is to axe 280 jobs in Belfast.
The firm made the announcement on its website on Thursday.
Éric Martel, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft, said: "Approximately 1,750 employees – up to 1,000 in the Montréal region, up to 480 in Toronto and up to 280 in Belfast – will be progressively impacted at various stages of the Global 5000 and Global 6000 production cycle. Reductions will begin in June 2015 and continue progressively through the first quarter of 2016. Bombardier will communicate with affected employees over the coming months and work to mitigate the impact as much as possible.
"We have seen an industry-wide softness in demand recently in certain international markets and are taking steps to adjust our production accordingly. We fully understand the impact this will have on our affected employees and their families and we will do everything possible to support them."
The firm made the announcement on its website on Thursday.
Éric Martel, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft, said: "Approximately 1,750 employees – up to 1,000 in the Montréal region, up to 480 in Toronto and up to 280 in Belfast – will be progressively impacted at various stages of the Global 5000 and Global 6000 production cycle. Reductions will begin in June 2015 and continue progressively through the first quarter of 2016. Bombardier will communicate with affected employees over the coming months and work to mitigate the impact as much as possible.
"We have seen an industry-wide softness in demand recently in certain international markets and are taking steps to adjust our production accordingly. We fully understand the impact this will have on our affected employees and their families and we will do everything possible to support them."
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