In summary, the Australian Federation of Air Pilots primary responsibility is to directly represent in industrial matters all pilots making a living out of flying in Australia
Really? Ask most Virgin Blue pilots if they feel you are doing that, or whether you are more aligned with
VB management.
The important fact is it is you as a professional pilot that makes the Federation not the other way around.
Interesting to hear you say that! The AFAP appears to be so full of their own self-importance and we, the pilots who pay your wages feel as if we are being taken for granted. You will probably begin to realise this as the number of pilots renewing their membership declines.
So next time you want to criticise us please consider how active you have been on a committee, as a negotiator, representative at regulator forums or plainly as a member and work out if you can supply the solution or are in fact part of the problem?
We are indeed part of the solution, that solution being the formation of VIPA, and you can rest assured that with over 50% of Virgin pilots represented already, this is certainly more than just a couple of disgruntled blokes talking in the crew room.
About time
YOU started being part of the solution!