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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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. .... -
ALPA Welcomes the Passage of Legislation to Address Deficiencies in the Canada Labour Code
The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) commended the passage of Bill C-58, an ALPA-backed bill closing a loophole in the Canada Labour Code and Canada Industrial Relations Board regulations through which airline managements have prevented their pilots from exercising their right to lawfully strike..... -
Air Canada Pilots File for Federal Conciliation in Contract Negotiations with Air Canada
Air Canada pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), filed a notice of dispute and request for conciliation assistance with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service regarding collective bargaining with Air Canada. The union and management have been in negotiation discussions since June 2023....
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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..... -
PAL Aerospace Pilots Reach a Tentative Agreement
PAL Aerospace pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have reached a tentative agreement with management on a new employment contract.... -
WestJet Encore Pilot Leaders Reach New Tentative Agreement
Capt. Carin Kenny, chair of the WestJet Encore Master Executive Council, issued the following statement after WestJet Encore pilot leaders, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), voted to approve a full tentative agreement with management. This agreement ends the possibility of a June 1 strike....
