Being a member of BALPA gives you greater access to relevant information that can help you on your journey to becoming a pilot.

Alan Wardle, Director of Public Affairs at ABTA and A Fair Tax on Flying Steering Committee member, looks at the issue of rising Air Passenger Duty and its damage to aviation.  

There are three accepted routes to obtaining a licence that will enable you to fly for an airline. They are commonly known as Integrated, Modular, or Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL). Each route has its pros and cons.

Our members in the helicopter sector, be that pilots or aircrewmen, are a vital part of BALPA, whom we are proud to represent. Here are just a few accounts from members we’ve supported in recent times. 

BALPA Careers Executive Nicole Calliste explains a bit more about our Crew Connected service, how it can help you, and how you can use it to help others.