Charter & Fractional
NJASAP Files Suit against NetJets
NJASAP is suing NetJets, alleging the fractional ownership provider is violating laws by prohibiting pilots from referring customers to a union portal.
NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots picket during midterm negotiations (Photo: NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots)
NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots filed a lawsuit against the fractional ownership provider as it ratchets up its negotiations seeking higher pay. (Photo: NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots)

In the midst of midterm contract negotiations with NetJets, the NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP) has filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio alleging that the fractional ownership provider violated federal law by attempting to suppress union-related speech.

According to the NJASAP, which represents more than 3,000 pilots, NetJets “threatened to discipline pilots for referring customers to the union’s website.” The website provides information from NJASAP on how NetJets is losing its “competitive edge” with salaries that fall below those of commercial and regional airlines. The website also details pilot shortage information.