"Outcomes of the review include plans to consolidate our domestic and short-haul international pilot workforce and the proposed closure of Tigerair Australia's Melbourne pilot base," a Virgin Australian spokesman told AAP.
"Tigerair Australia pilots are continuing to be paid as normal while we consult with union representatives on this proposal."
The carrier, the second biggest after Qantas, wants a rescue package from the federal government of up to $1.4 billion.
Virgin Australia told the share market it is seeking the funds from what it anticipates would be support for the wider industry.
It could involve the government becoming a part-owner.
Qantas has told the government it expects a $4.2b loan if Virgin Australia is bailed out, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg declined to comment on any specifics, saying: "We support strongly the aviation industry.
"I've been in close contact with leaders of the business community including [Virgin boss] Paul Scurrah and [Qantas chief] Alan Joyce," he told ABC radio.
"But we have already illustrated our commitment to having a viable, sustainable aviation sector, with more than $700 million in fees being waived."
Frydenberg said the transport of freight and people was important to the economy.
Virgin recently cut its workforce by 80 per cent and its capacity by 90 per cent.
Global credit ratings agency Fitch on Monday put Virgin Australia on rating watch negative, citing a drop in demand in the aviation market from the coronavirus.
