Hawaiian Airlines is set to cut 57 Hawaii-based non-union jobs by the end of the year as a result of its merger with Alaska Airlines. The job cuts, which include employees at corporate headquarters, air cargo hangar, and passenger terminal, are expected to continue over the next six to 12 months as the companies integrate operations. This move comes as Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian Airlines and the two airlines work towards becoming one entity.
Hawaiian Airlines, one of Hawaii’s largest private employers, is expected to shed more non-union jobs as the integration process continues. The layoffs are part of a phased process to combine operations, following the FAA’s guidelines for airline mergers. Despite the job cuts, the majority of Hawaiian’s non-contract employees have been offered positions with the combined company to support operations across the islands and facilitate the integration of both airlines.
The layoffs in Hawaii are in addition to 16 job cuts on the mainland, with some employees either turning down offers or not receiving them. While the company hopes to retain most workers for at least a year or longer, the process of merging operations will likely result in more job cuts as the airlines streamline their workforce. The layoffs are a part of the complex process of integrating two airlines, each with thousands of workers and unique corporate cultures.
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