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Oman Air restructuring in progress, Omanisation up

Saturday, 19 April 2025 21:34

Muscat – Oman Air has completed a key phase of its strategic workforce restructuring, part of a broader transformation plan aimed at strengthening its financial performance and long-term viability. Over the past 18 months, the airline worked closely with stakeholders to align its workforce with industry standards and strategic priorities. As part of the plan, […]

Muscat – Oman Air has completed a key phase of its strategic workforce restructuring, part of a broader transformation plan aimed at strengthening its financial performance and long-term viability.

Over the past 18 months, the airline worked closely with stakeholders to align its workforce with industry standards and strategic priorities. As part of the plan, Oman Air offered affected employees several options, including end-of-service benefits, internal redeployment opportunities and recruitment assistance within the broader aviation sector.

The company allocated RO15mn to support impacted employees, underlining its commitment to balancing financial restructuring with employee welfare.

Con Korfiatis, CEO of Oman Air

As a result of the restructuring, Oman Air reduced its expatriate workforce by 487 positions and increased its Omanisation rate to 79.4% in 2024, up from 74.8% the previous year. The move, the airline said, reflects its efforts to empower and invest in Omani talent across its operations.

Of the 415 employees made redundant, 74 were reassigned within Oman Air, while 87 were offered roles within the wider aviation sector. Another 293 opted for a voluntary resignation package, with compensation covering 12 to 24 months.

Oman Air continues to coordinate with Ministry of Labour and General Federation of Oman Workers to assist those who have not taken any of the available options.

Con Korfiatis, CEO of Oman Air, said he was proud of the company’s success in redeploying a significant number of affected employees. “We remain committed to building an airline that contributes to the development of Oman’s aviation sector and creates lasting value for the country and its people,” he said. 

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