ALPA Canada
ALPA Canada is the segment of the Air Line Pilots Association that manages all things Canadian, representing the interests of thousands of professional pilots who operate a diverse range of aircraft in all sorts of conditions across Canada, as well as internationally.
ALPA Canada’s three officers include the president, vice president/IFALPA director, and vice president–administration and finance. These officers are responsible for carrying out the policies and directives of the ALPA Canada Board, acting on ALPA International positions with Canadian institutions, and developing specific positions on matters of national interest to Canadian pilots. Learn more about the officers who represent the Association’s Canadian members.
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Insurance for Canadian Members
ALPA offers its members in Canada multiple benefit plans for purchase, including basic life, group life, auto & home, critical illness, and more. These plans are administered by the ALPA Canada Insurance Trust, which is a committee of the Canada Board.
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Canadian Pilots Mean a Lot
Who protects lives in the skies over Canada? Our pilots are some of the best-trained in the industry, dedicated to always putting passenger safety first. Despite the unique challenges, the Canadian standard for passenger and cargo safety is unmatched.
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Flight-Time/Duty-Time Calculator
The FTDT Calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate your rest period, maximum duty time, and maximum flight time based on the new regulations. Simply input the necessary information and the calculator will automatically help you keep track of the number of hours you’ve been flying and on duty.
Latest News
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WestJet Encore Pilots Send Strong Message to Management by Voting Down Contract
WestJet Encore pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have rejected the Tentative Agreement presented to them last month. The pilots were underwhelmed by the WestJet Group’s attempts at using compensation to gloss over many of the core structural issues of the operation.... -
Pilots Respond to Air Canada’s Q1 Financial Results
The Air Canada pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have responded to Air Canada’s Q1 financial results. The airline reported an adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) of $453 million, an 8.7 percent margin.... -
WestJet Encore Pilots Vote to Authorize Strike
One week into the 21-day cooling off period, WestJet Encore pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), sent a clear message to WestJet management. Of the 89 percent of pilots who took part in a strike-authorization vote, 97 percent voted in favour of a strike, if required....
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PAL Aerospace Pilots File for Federal Conciliation
PAL Aerospace pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), yesterday filed a Notice of Dispute and Request for Conciliation Assistance with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service with regard to collective bargaining at their company.... -
Pilots Respond to Air Canada’s 2023 Annual Report Financial Highlights
Air Canada held their annual meeting of shareholders, following the release of their 2023 annual report, highlighting its achievements in 2023. F/O Charlene Hudy, chair of the Air Canada pilot group, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), issued a statement in response.... -
Air Transat Pilots Congratulate Flight Attendants
On the heels of Air Transat’s Q1 earnings call today, the Air Transat pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), congratulate the Air Transat flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, on successfully ratifying their collective agreement....
