Offshore helicopter flights are expected to be delayed at Aberdeen International Airport in the coming weeks as staff strike over ongoing pay disputes

Unite has called for its members to take up industrial action after a ballot was held over pay disagreements

As a result of the vote, over 30 airport employees including 20 security officers, operations officers and airport firefighters are expected to take part in strike action

Due to firefighters and security staff taking part in the strike action, it is expected this will impact all offshore transport affecting Bristow, Bond and CHC flights

The strike is expect to impact heliport operations and disrupt offshore flight times causing significant delays to take offs and landings at the Dyce heliport base.

The times planned for strike action by Unite members are expected to take place from this Monday are from 4am to 4am on Tuesday, from 4am on Monday, June 22 to 4am on Tuesday, June 23, from 4am on Monday, June 29 and 4am on Tuesday, June 30 and from 4am on Monday, July 6 to 4am on Tuesday, July 7.

The move could see workers refuse to work overtime from 4am on Monday.

Unite members are also being called upon to stop working for two hours at the start of their shifts.

Oil and Gas People have contacted all local helicopter operators within the industry for further information about flight schedules as well as Unite and Aberdeen Airport

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