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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Air Canada Pilot Union Leaders Approve Tentative Agreement for Member Ratification
The Air Canada Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), representing more than 5,400 Air Canada pilots, voted to approve a Tentative Agreement (TA) on modified terms for their Collective Agreement.... -
ITF extends their Support to Air Canada Pilots
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and its Civil Aviation section, extend their unwavering support and solidarity to the members of the Air Canada Pilots within ALPA (Air Line Pilots Association) Canada during this critical period of contract negotiations. Read letter (PDF)... -
Air Canada Pilots Hold Informational Picket Nationwide as Conciliation Ends
More than 2,000 Air Canada pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), stood together across the country in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg to mark the end of their federal conciliation period....
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From Atop Parliament Hill
ALPA Canada has made significant progress in advancing the Association’s pilot agenda on Parliament Hill amid a political landscape that has become increasingly antagonistic as parliamentarians begin shifting into election mode in advance of a federal general election slated for October 2025.... -
PAL Aerospace Pilots Ratify First-Ever Collective Agreement after Nearly Four Years of Negotiations
PAL Aerospace pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have ratified their first-ever collective agreement with PAL Aerospace management. Of the 84 percent of eligible PAL Aerospace pilots who cast ballots, 72 percent voted in favour of the agreement. .... -
WestJet Encore Pilots Ratify Collective Agreement with Improvements to Pay and Working Conditions
WestJet Encore pilots have ratified a new five-year contract with pay increases that set a new standard for regional pilots and more flexible schedules to allow for a better work/life balance.....
Resources
RAPCAN is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to maintain and continue the close friendships and associations of its members. They assist members and their spouses in times of need, to promote their general welfare and to assist the transition of active pilots into retirement.
