IALPA (Irish Airline Pilots' Association)

10 years ago, this unpretentious building housed a company called Brookfield Aviation International. It wasn’t just any hiring firm. Brookfield played a key role in Ryanair’s controversial hiring scheme: Pilots weren’t hired directly by Ryanair – instead, they were routed through Brookfield, set up with small companies by accountants, and contracted back to Ryanair through layers of agreements. Confused? You’re not alone. These “fake self-employment” schemes stripped pilots of job security and crucial rights, leaving regulators grappling with questions about labor, taxes, and safety. Fast forward to today: the Ghent University team that first exposed this in 2015 is launching a new study – bigger and broader – to explore employment, wellbeing, and safety in aviation. Are you a pilot or aircrew member with Wizz, Buzz, Ryanair, or another European airline? Your voice is critical! Share this with colleagues, especially those not in unions, and help uncover the full picture. Link to survey in the comments! European Pilots | European Transport Workers' Federation | ENAA | Benjamin Katz Questions about the study: Lien Valcke & Yves Jorens from Ghent University & Anastasiia Prychta from ECA

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Have you ever wondered why we study pilots' working conditions? Just as data drives safety improvements in your profession, it helps us in Brussels advocate for better legislation! This survey not only explores working conditions but also focuses on mental health and work-life balance — because your well-being matters. The survey will remain open until December 6th and is completely anonymous.   Link for pilots: https://lnkd.in/e5qbrsaW Link for cabin crew: https://lnkd.in/eubvQMyb European Pilots European Transport Workers' Federation ENAA -European Network Airlines' Association Anastasiia Prychta Universiteit Gent Yves Jorens Lien Valcke

IALPA is delighted to sign the Irish Aviation Authority unruly passanger declaration. Unruly passengers impact on flight safety and no form of unruly behaviour can be tolerated onboard an aircraft. Pilots are highly trained to deal with these situations and operate a zero tolerance approach.

The IAA was delighted to host the second unruly passenger industry meeting of 2024 to discuss the issues and reflect on the busy summer season just past. Many thanks to Civil Aviation Authority and AESA - Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea for sharing their views on the subject. Finally, a big welcome to Fórsa trade union and IALPA (Irish Airline Pilots' Association) who will sign the declaration.   The group will not tolerate any behaviour that has the potential to disrupt the passenger experience, impact the safety of cabin crew and airport staff or create a safety risk to the aircraft and those on board the flight. This includes physical and sexual assault, threatening and abusive behaviour and generally disruptive acts.

The IFALPA Female Pilots’ Working Group Meeting in Singapore this week was one of the group’s most successful events yet, with 40 attendees from 19 countries! Thanks again to ALPA Singapore for hosting! #womeninaviation #IFALPAFemalePilots #aviationleadership

IALPA is proudly represented at the IFALPA Female Working Group conference by First Officer Sinead Forde and First Officer Maria Sweeney. Key issues for female pilots in aviation are being discussed including equality in pay, terms and conditions. Many female pilots in Ireland face significant pay reductions if they want to have a family as they cannot fly during pregnancy. This unfairness needs to be addressed. IALPA is working with airlines in Ireland to address this inequality. #WorkplaceEquality #FemalePilots #IrishAviation

CONGRATULATIONS to easyJet and easyJet holidays who've have set a benchmark by receiving the Menopause Friendly Accreditation. 👏 This certification is a testament to their commitment to inclusivity. A thorough assessment was conducted by our independent panel, examining their approach in five crucial areas: culture, policies and practices, training, engagement, and working environment. 🔍 Being the first airline to achieve this status, EasyJet demonstrates leadership in workplace diversity. Their commitment to creating a supportive environment stands as an example for others to follow. ✈️ https://lnkd.in/e3WUQqqV #Easyjet #AirlineIndustry #MenopauseFriendly #MenopauseAwareness #MenopauseAtWork #MenopauseInTheWorkplace #Inclusion #EmployeeEngagement

Today Captain Daniel Langan Vice President Finance of IALPA, along with Katie Morgan National Secretary of Fórsa trade union, Owen Reidy General Secretary of Irish Congress of Trade Unions and Gerry Gill from SIPTU met with Minister Lawless’s and Department of Transport Officials to discuss the detrimental effect of the Dublin Airport passenger cap on tourism, trade and Irish Jobs. IALPA is requesting that the the government urgently act to protect Dublin Airport as key infrastructure and remove the damaging passenger cap. daa #DublinAirport #Ireland #Pilots

Hear directly from the two FedEx Pilots who averted a catastrophe on Feb. 4, 2023, as they share their firsthand account of the critical role of having at least two pilots on the flight deck for every commercial airliner flight. #ALPAASF #SafetyStartsWith2 #ICYMI