Hey guys, you dont need to re-invent the wheel. You already have NAAPE which is still active. All you need to do is set up the ARIK chapter and have it recognized.
i don't think this will be a good direction for two reasons. First, we have little need to organize the engineers, who are largely contract employees with Iberia and Lufthansa.
Secondly, it looks as if there are cracks in the armor at NAAPE:
" Nigeria was formerly a member of IFALPA under the National Association of Aircraft Pilots & Engineers (NAAPE); however, they have lapsed in paying their subscriptions and keeping in contact with us and sadly they were suspended at Conference this year."
Another option would be to contract with ALPA in the USA. I think the answer with the most control and autonomy is AAPA. How's that name poll going?
Short term needs:
1. Name needed
2. Get those strike funds going
3. Activists to come forward
4. Benefactors needed
5. Website organized based on above