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A day in the life of a North Sea helicopter pilot

21 October 2019

A BALPA member
Our nextGen group asked a North Sea pilot to give insight into a role that some younger wannabe pilots may not have considered
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Supporting you on your career journey

10 October 2019

Wendy Pursey
Head of Membership and Career Services
Find out about our 'Flight Crew Furures' event and the other ways BALPA helps members who are weighing up career options. 
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Helping Thomas Cook Pilots through tough times

03 October 2019

Claire Hood
BALPA National Officer
National Officer, Claire Hood looks at how BALPA is supporting Thomas Cook pilots in the wake of the company's collapse. 
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