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The AFAP's 63rd Annual Convention is underway in person again this year. Federal Officer Reports & Working Papers delivered. Next up are NZ Air Line Pilots' Association Technical Director Capt Hugh Faris & Civil Air Aust President Tom McRobert. #YourAFAP NZALPA Civil Air Australia

United Airlines FO Paul Ryder who serves as National Resources Coordinator at Air Line Pilots Association presenting on 'Strengthening Representation' at the AFAP's 63rd Annual Convention stressed the importance of focussed & coordinated #advocacy when taking pilot outreach efforts to Government

Captain Hadrian Zerbe inspires young Seb (who dreams of being a pilot and already shows an impressive knowledge of the flight deck controls) #Mentoring #DreamBig #studentpilot #jetstar #pilot youtube.com/watch?v=NLFu8d…

AFAP President Capt Louise Pole is also Convenor of the AFAP Women’s Network ... While gender discrimination and disparity amongst airline workers “wouldn't be resolved overnight”, she said it could be reversed with time if immediate action is taken. theaustralian.com.au/the-oz/news/if…

New Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson, set to replace Alan Joyce, is “looking forward to meeting the unions …  and developing a constructive relationship with them for the benefit of our people but also for the benefit of our organisation." #pilots #union #aviation #womeninaviation

The Fair Work Commission has approved a 5.75% increase in award rates and an 8.6% rise in the national min wage, emphasising the decision would have a limited effect on the broader economy and would not spur a wage-price spiral. #AirPilotAward #union fwc.gov.au/hearings-decis…

Often the best first point of contact for a pilot with welfare concerns is another pilot. The AFAP's welfare reps are in online training today with psychologists that deliver the AFAP Member Assistance Program. Visit afap.org.au to find an AFAP Welfare rep & links.

Australia’s biggest pilots’ union has claimed #airtraffic control staffing issues are making skies less safe for pilots and passengers. AFAP members have encountered chronic & systemic staffing problems at @Airservices dating back to before the pandemic. australianaviation.com.au/2023/07/exclus…

Aus airspace management is critically deficient due to #airtrafficcontrol staff shortage ... the increasing reliance on contingency measures (eg TIBA) raises significant risks & concerns about Airservices’ ability to provide adequate air traffic control. theaustralian.com.au/business/aviat…

The AFAP Women’s Network met at the Brisbane office for an in-depth discussion on the state of the #aviation industry, including anticipated short to mid-term opportunities and challenges on the horizon for the domestic and international sectors. #womenpilots #womeninaviation

Another IFALPA #FatigueManagement Course - facilitated by AFAP Safety & Tech Officer Lachlan Gray with Brian Noyes, Antti Tuori & Mark Glover from other IFALPA member associations - at Singapore Aviation Academy. #aviationsafety SingaporeCAAS 👨🏾‍✈️ Singapore Airlines 👩🏽‍✈️Air Line Pilots Association

Aus #airlines need to pay #pilots more to keep them, and enhance the profession’s appeal to young people. AFAP said that in the past year, 1000+ pilots had been issued with visas to work in the US ... theaustralian.com.au/business/aviat…

Flying in non-controlled airspace? In a free CASA webinar, AFAP's National Pilot Council Chair Captain Philip Remilton – also Royal Flying Doctor Service Snr Base Pilot – describes his flight prep, decision-making during flight & how he approaches risk. youtube.com/watch?v=SrNkx3…...

“As part of its aggressive lobbying efforts, Qantas bleats about saving Aus #jobs yet does its best to send jobs to foreign workers offshore ... Aus #pilots, especially those newly certified, are heading offshore where wages are substantially higher." #qantaslink #jetstar

AFAP president Louise Pole said sexism remained an issue in the aviation industry but it had diminished significantly. “as a result of more #womenpilots being employed by #airlines , and also society’s intolerance of #sexism in the workplace". theaustralian.com.au/business/aviat…

AsA CEO Jason Harfield's "intervention comes after Qantas said staff shortages at Airservices had a “significant impact” on its reliability, and following air traffic control union Civiair and AFAP arguing the organisation has a staffing issue." #airtrafficcontrol #pilots

Join us at Moorabbin Airport Sun 27 Aug for info on your industrial rights, salary rates & working conditions (incl. rostering). NPC Chair Philip Remilton invites #pilots, flight instructors & cadets/students to attend. Refreshments served so please RSVP to [email protected].

The Matildas are #union members & have used #collectivebargaining to improve their conditions and advance the #sport in Aus. “The Matildas are very fortunate to be protected by a collective bargaining agreement” – Kate Gill #YourAFAP #Enterprisebargaining #UnionStrong #UnionProud

Join industrial, legal & safety/technical staff for info & networking at YMMB (Sun 1400) Refreshments served – RSVP to [email protected] All fixed wing & rotary pilots, instructors & aviation students welcome. #moorabbinairport #flightinstructor #pilotlife #aviationsafety