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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · 23d

The AFAP participated in the UNSW Global Challenges Showcase on 2 October. This initiative was in addition to our ongoing partnership with the UNSW School of Aviation where we offer a #scholarship to 2nd &d 3rd year students working towards achieving a commercial pilot licence. #pilottraining

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Sep 1

AFAP offers a 50% subsidy so 12 members can access our career development program at a reduced rate.
✈️ Full & financial member for 12 months
🚁 Committed to development of non-technical competencies
How would you would benefit from the #ResilientPilot subsidy funding? Email to [email protected]

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Aug 27

The AFAP has asked Qantas to explore inclusive facial hair policy options and communication strategies, such as beard-length limits, grooming guidelines, and alternative mask fit-testing methods, rather than imposing one-size-fits-all bans on #beards at #JetstarAustralia, #QantasLink & #Qantas.

Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · Aug 26

Qantas pilots are fighting back against the airline group’s ban on facial hair in the flight deck, saying beards do not impair pilot safety. #aviation #aerospace
https://bit.ly/3JAPX3Q

Pilots take on Qantas in beard ban battle

Both mainline Qantas pilots and Jetstar pilots are required to be clean-shaven on duty, with Qantas recently looking to extend this mandate to regional arm QantasLink; pilots, however, have criticised the move, which cites a study conducted for Qanta...

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Aug 19

Happy World Photography Day to all the #aircraft spotters out there - including David Rose from the RFDS SA Adelaide base who provided this fantastic shot for AIR PILOT 2025 Issue 1. Access and read our publications at: lnkd.in/giyu7dp
#avgeek #aviation #WorldPhotographyDay #RFDS

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Aug 13

The High Court of Australia has upheld a ruling recognising ... standby duty counts as “work” and must therefore be included in calculations of #pilots’ average weekly work hours. This is a “watershed moment for Australian #aviation”, with no further avenues left for the company to appeal. 👇🏽

Pilot standby duty is work, High Court affirms

In a brief judgment, Australia’s highest court rejected an appeal by Corporate Air Charter Pty Ltd of a ruling by the Full Federal Court that standby duty counts as “work”, and must therefore be inclu...

australianaviation.com.au

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Jul 30

The AFAP Executive Committee's July meeting is underway at the Brisbane office today. Pilot council committee chairs/representatives are presenting their pilot council reports.
#Rex #NJS #Eastern #Sunstate #NetworkAviation #Jetstar #Virgin #Qantas #GeneralAviation #RFDS #Helicopters

Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Jul 25

Congratulations to the student pilots receiving the AFAP & MBF prizes awarded at the Uni of NSW Wings Night for graduating students of the Bachelor of #Aviation & Grad Diploma in #Flying:
- Dux Volans (3rd year) Riley Lunz
- Best Safety & Teamwork (2nd Year) Karl Smith & Edward Shi (joint winners)

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Jul 15

"A third of workers under 30 are experiencing workplace exploitation." The AFAP helps #pilots to understand - and if necessary, recover - their entitlements. If you have a query about your conditions under the Air Pilots Award - or want us to look over your contract: [email protected]

Young workers falling victim to 'toxic work culture' and exploitation in huge numbers

Jarod Graham says he is owed nearly $10,000 in unpaid superannuation from his former boss. He's not the only one.

www.abc.net.au

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Jul 11

AIR PILOT I 2025 Issue 1 is now available for you to access or download for your weekend reading from AFAP Publications: afap.org.au/news-events/publications

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Jun 17

The AFAP's 850 members at #Virgin Australia support plans to increase the airline fleet size & expand flight networks ahead of re-listing on the #ASX next week.

#Pilots support the wet-lease as a temporary measure for VA to demonstrate the business case for operating its own WB #aircraft in future.

Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · Jun 16

The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) has given the thumbs-up to Virgin Australia’s upcoming IPO and its wet-lease deal with Qatar Airways. #aviation #aerospace
https://bit.ly/4jOipMh

Virgin pilots’ union will support IPO as Qatar flights take off

The union, whose approximately 850 Virgin Australia members make up the majority of the airline’s pilot workforce, said it supports Virgin’s plan to expand its fleet and route network and will work with management to prepare for next week’s ASX relis...

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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · Jun 16

The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) has given the thumbs-up to Virgin Australia’s upcoming IPO and its wet-lease deal with Qatar Airways. #aviation #aerospace
https://bit.ly/4jOipMh

Virgin pilots’ union will support IPO as Qatar flights take off

The union, whose approximately 850 Virgin Australia members make up the majority of the airline’s pilot workforce, said it supports Virgin’s plan to expand its fleet and route network and will work with management to prepare for next week’s ASX relis...

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Jun 13

Our thoughts are with those affected by the fatal accident of Air India #Flight171. We support the Air Line #Pilots Association of India & call for an investigation guided by #ICAO Annex 13.

afap.org.au/media-releases / alpaindia.org/
#AirIndia171 #AviationSafety #Dreamliner #AirIndia #IFALPA

Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Jun 10

#Onthisday 1928, over 300,000 Sydneysiders watched the ‘Southern Cross’ land at Mascot Aerodrome, now @sydneyairport.bsky.social , after the first trans-Pacific flight.
crewed by (Lto R: Harry Lyon (navigator) Charles Ulm (co-pilot) Charles Kingsford Smith (pilot) & John Warner (radio operator).

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Jun 6

Boeing has reached an agreement to avoid prosecution for two fatal #B737MAX jet crashes. Of the $1.1b settlement, $455m will go toward strengthening tits #compliance, #safety & #quality programs. #Boeing also admitted to conspiracy to obstruct the FAA's aircraft evaluations. #AviationSafety

737 Max: US-Boeing deal over crashes 'repugnant' - lawyer for victims' families

The plane maker has agreed to pay $1.1bn to avoid prosecution over two fatal crashes that killed 346 people.

www.bbc.com

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Jun 5

More than 100 Qantas freighter pilots are threatening to strike which could disrupt the delivery of goods bought online, baggage and medical supplies.

“Qantas has not changed its industrial relations approach at all,” Mr Lutton said. His #union represents about 80 of the #pilots concerned.

www.theaustralian.com.au

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Jun 5

" ... despite recent rhetoric to the contrary, @qantas-official.bsky.social has not changed its #industrialrelations approach at all ... EFA pilots are sending the company a clear and unequivocal message that its offer is simply nowhere near good enough and they are prepared to fight for more.”

Qantas freight pilots on the verge of strikes after ‘insult’ pay offer

After six months of negotiation, both the Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) and Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) have filed Protected Action Ballots at Express Freighters Australia, pushing com...

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · May 30

📢 Shout-out to members - Membership Survey closing soon! Results are already showing some interesting trends and giving great ideas. Thanks to the AFAP members who have already provided feedback!

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · May 14

@icao.int has found Russia violated the Chicago Convention, that mandates countries refrain from using weapons against civil aircraft in flight. Malaysia Airlines #FlightMH17 was shot down on 17 July 2014, using a Buk missile supplied by #Russia.
#CivilAviation #MH17 #Ukraine @ausgov.bsky.social

UN aviation council finds Russia responsible for downing of Malaysia Airlines flight

A UN body has found that Russia was responsible for the 17 July 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine that killed all 298 people on board.

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · May 2

It was great to catch up in Perth last night with AFAP Pilot Council representatives and members - and a few other hashtag#pilots. If you couldn't make it, be sure to join us online on 29 May for the next Leading Edge group mentoring workshop.

For more info or to RSVP: [email protected]

Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Apr 24

All domestic flying should be conducted under Australian employment law—with fair conditions for Australian crews and a focus on long-term industry sustainability. Let’s keep Aussie skies fair.
#NoToCabotage #AFAP #SupportLocalPilots #AustralianJobs #AviationMatters
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...?

The Coalition has a plan to lower Darwin airfares, but can it work?

The Coalition has promised to allow overseas airlines to fly domestic routes between Darwin and the east coast if it wins government. But would that reduce prices?

www.abc.net.au

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Mar 20

Civil Aviation Safety Authority PMO Dr Kate Manderson is presenting on CASA's approach to medical decisions on mental health and other medical conditions at #AvalonAirshow 2025 next week.
Wed 26 March - Conference Centre Room 1, 14:00PM - All welcome - Tickets: 👇 airshow.com.au/event-detail...

Connecting Mental Health and Wellbeing with Aviation Safety, Performance and Medical Standards | Avalon Australian International Airshow

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Feb 12

The US Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) has reversed #notam terminology from the Dec 2021 'Notice to Air Missions' (FAA Order 7930.2) to the previous 'Notice to Airmen'. In 2021, the term was changed to be gender-neutral & to account for the growing number of #drone operations. #aviation

US reverts to ‘Airmen’ for NOTAM, FAA adopts Gulf of America

The United States has reverted to using “Airmen” for the NOTAM acronym after former President Joe Biden changed the wording to “Air Missions” in 2021.

www.aerotime.aero

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Feb 10

Aus #safety pioneer Dr Rob Lee AO coined the term #swisscheese to describe how the barriers in Reason’s theory had metaphorical holes that opened, closed & moved ... ‘Australia was first jurisdiction in world to use the Reason model in an aviation accident investigation.'
#aviation #aviationsafety

The absent-minded professor who made a safer world

James Reason, the originator of the Swiss cheese theory of accident causation died on 5 February.

www.flightsafetyaustralia.com

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Feb 10

SmartGates has been crippled by technical failures, even as the contract with one provider, IDEMIA, surged from $22m to $113m over 5 years. The system's roll-out has been coupled with a reduction in staffed desks, delays during peak arrival times & technical outages at #airports. #melbourne #sydney

‘Bali is more seamless’: The passport processing headache greeting Australian travellers

Long queues are forming at Australia’s airports thanks to a digital processing system that is riddled with faults.

www.theage.com.au

Australian Federation of Air Pilots @afap.bsky.social · Jan 22

Read more at: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/a...

The Flying Maestro: A Top Conductor Moonlights as an Air France Pilot

Daniel Harding scaled the heights of classical music. Then he set out to conquer the skies.

www.nytimes.com