Ryanair pilot ‘fired after work injury’

A FORMER Ryanair pilot has claimed he was fired without notice by the airline after suffering what was a career-threatening injury while training on a flight simulator.

The Employment Appeals Tribunal in Dublin yesterday heard a claim of unfair dismissal by pilot Brian Cosgrave against Ryanair.

Mr Cosgrave, a Ryanair pilot since 2001, went on sick leave in June 2006 after suffering a back injury, although Ryanair disputes his assertion that it occurred while training on a flight simulator. He was given sick pay by the airline until December 2006.