At least BALPA are standing up for pension rights. For themselves! From their website (last application date already passed though)
Vacancies at BALPA • Thursday, October 6, 2005
Current Vacancies
BALPA is the professional association for commercial airline pilots in the UK. Our membership is expanding and developing—and so are we. We aim to be a centre of excellence, providing high quality, value for money services to our members.
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Principal Negotiator
BALPA is the Professional Association for commercial airline pilots in the UK. We have 8100 members, and this figure is growing monthly. We pride ourselves on giving our members the best advice and representation in the business, and we need an experienced industrial relations specialist to help us achieve this.
You will be part of a team of specialist negotiators whose job is to assist pilot representatives from specific airlines on industrial relations matters. You will advise and assist members on individual and collective issues such as pay and grievance, represent and negotiate on their behalf, and assist BALPA in the development of their business plans. You will need to build excellent relations with our members and airline management to achieve these aims.
You will need a good standard of education and ideally a minimum of five year's experience in a similar role. Demonstrable skills in handling complex negotiations and building and maintaining membership levels will also be essential.
We offer a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 p.a. a final salary pension scheme and company car benefit.
Download the full job description and person specification or email [email protected] quoting 'PN position' in the subject header.
The closing date for applications is 23 September 2005