40 year pilot and advocate for the profession at all levels. All views my own.
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Martin Chalk retweeted
IFALPA is closely monitoring the developments related to the accident of Voepass Linhas Aéreas Flight 2Z-2283. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the 58 passengers and four crew members onboard the aircraft. ifalpa.org/media/4104/24prl0…
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Pleased to see Labour’s manifesto commits to implement its new deal for workers in full, with legislation in the first 100 days.
The job now is to secure a change of government, deliver those commitments, and use the new deal to build a strong union voice in workplaces across 🇬🇧
Martin Chalk retweeted
The Champions League final result is no surprise. Only the great teams have beaten Real Madrid in a European final.
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Join us in celebrating #WorldPilotsDay! 🌍
Today, we honor the incredible contributions of pilots worldwide, and continue to affirm that #SafetyStartsWith2.
Say NO to RCO. Saftey, Strength, Unity.✈️
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IFALPA delegation at @ICAO #GlobalAviationGenderSummit in Madrid. tinyurl.com/2p8bmzsj Honoured to have Cpt Priya Doobaree on high level panel w 'senior dignitaries & change makers' #womeninaviation #femalepilots #womenpilots
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Following the collapse of 3 UK flight schools in 2023, BALPA has launched a campaign to ensure proper financial regulation of flight schools
Read more here: balpa.org/campaign/protect-t…
#aviation #pilots #airlines #flighttraining #government #pilot #pilottraining
#atpl #modular #mpl
Martin Chalk retweeted
Happy Father's Day to all those who juggle family life with a life flying. To mark the day, pilot and dad Simon Williams has given us a look in to a day in his life. Read our blog here: balpa.org/2023/06/18/a-day-i…
#pilotlife #pilotparent #Fathersday2023 #lifeofapilot
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ILO joins the long list of organisations slamming the government's attempt to restrict the right to strike theguardian.com/uk-news/2023…
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Jack Monroe - 'We don't have a cost of living crisis, we have a cost of Conservatives crisis'
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Flightcrew unions seek to squash talk of ‘reduced-pilot’ operations flightglobal.com/safety/flig…
Martin Chalk retweeted
#SafetyStartsWith2 qualified pilots on the flight deck of every airliner. Removing pilots is a gamble with safety that risks the lives of passengers, crew, and those who live in the communities we fly over every day. safetystartswith2.com
Martin Chalk retweeted
"Jet2 continues to repeat history by being obstinate in its approach to industrial relations, whilst our members call for improvements to the way their working hours are rostered for duty." -Terry Brandon, BALPA National Officer. Read our press release: balpa.org/2023/05/05/balpa-e…
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Captain Tanja Harter, IFALPA Human Performance Committee Chair, speaks on the Global Pilots' Symposium panel on Reduced Crew Operations, Single-Pilot Operations & long list of safety hazards & threats forseen by pilots. #IFALPA2023 #safetystartswith2 safetystartswith2.com
Martin Chalk retweeted
The Global Pilots' Symposium begins today in Montreal with a panel on new-and-improved Mutual Assistance concepts at IFALPA. Pilots helping pilots with a focus on quick, active responses, both in person and on social media, enhancing global pilot unity! #IFALPA2023 #pilotunity
Martin Chalk retweeted
Starting now: Dangers of Reduced-Crew Operations Press Conference alpa.org/news-and-events/web…
Martin Chalk retweeted
"That’s because on the flight deck, we divide responsibilities among the team. These include operating the aircraft, monitoring flight operations, managing automation, and mitigating risks that present themselves in a complex and dynamic work environment." -@ALPAPresident #SafetyStartsWIth2
Martin Chalk retweeted
"Let me be crystal clear: removing pilots from the flight deck will increase risk to the public and will place the world’s safest mode of transportation in jeopardy." -@ALPAPresident #SafetyStartsWith2
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"Some in the airline industry want to put profit before safety. However, as airline pilots, we will not allow them to risk or roll back the excellent safety record we’ve fought for decades to build—and on which passengers and shippers depend." -@ALPAPresident #SafetyStartsWith2
Martin Chalk retweeted
"Together we have launched a campaign to protect the flying public and counter an aggressive corporate-led lobbying campaign targeting regulators around the world." -@ALPAPresident
Martin Chalk retweeted
75 years ago, BALPA was a founding member of IFALPA, set up to be a voice for advancing aviation safety of behalf of all airline pilots.
Over 100,000 pilots in over 100 member associations globally are currently in IFALPA membership.
#pilots #aviation #airlines #flightsafety
On 7 April 1948, 13 founding Member Associations met in London to give a voice to pilots on the international stage - IFALPA was established, and has never faltered in our dedication to pilots- 75 YEARS AS THE GLOBAL VOICE OF PILOTS! #IFALPADAY #pilots #pilotlife
