Poland’s SprintAir Faces Scrutiny in Norway Over Pilot Contracts
SprintAir, a Polish regional carrier, is under investigation by Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority (Luftfartstilsynet) for violations of local labor and health regulations. The probe follows a formal complaint filed in October 2024 by the Norwegian Pilots’ Association (Norsk Flygerforbund), citing concerns about SprintAir’s pilot employment practices while operating domestic airmail services for logistics firm Posten Bring AS.
According to findings released by the aviation authority and the pilots’ union, SprintAir engaged pilots through a complicated employment structure. Some pilots were classified as independent contractors, while others were linked to a shell company based in Oslo. This arrangement created ambiguity over whether the pilots held permanent or temporary employment status.
In addition to employment concerns, the Civil Aviation Authority determined that SprintAir failed to meet required health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards.
To address the violations, the regulator has ordered SprintAir to implement several corrective measures by August 29, 2025. These include clearly designating all Norway-based pilots as permanent employees under local labor law, establishing a compliant HSE management system, electing internal safety representatives, and systematically documenting workplace conditions and sick leave tracking.
The Norwegian Pilots’ Association welcomed the decision, emphasizing the importance of fair labor practices and safe working environments in aviation. SprintAir has not publicly commented on the matter.
SprintAir, based at Warsaw Chopin Airport, operates a fleet of regional aircraft for cargo and charter services across Europe. The outcome of this case could impact its long-term operations in Norway and other Nordic markets.
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