ALPA's Furloughed Pilots Support Program
Your union is here to help. From a downgrade or displacement to a furlough or shutdown and everything in between, ALPA’s Furloughed Pilots Support Program (FPSP) provides options, resources, and valuable contacts to help you through a critical period in your career. The FPSP was most recently activated during the pandemic, supplying you with the knowledge and information you needed to make sound decisions for you and your family as you navigated challenges during an unprecedented time in our industry. Resources remain available and are updated as needed by the ALPA Membership Committee.
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Prepare for All Scenarios with These Checklists
Even if you haven’t received a furlough notice, we have extensive guidance and assistance to help minimize uncertainty and frustration. While your situation may take unique turns, find the document most relevant to your current situation to help you prepare...Active Pilots: English | Français
Furloughed Pilots (Canada): English | Français
Airline Shutdown Pilots: English | Français
Guidance for MECs: English | Français
Explore Alternate Employment
Supporting ALPA members is our priority. We've compiled available jobs and events for professional pilots of varying levels of experience. This list will be updated as new information is provided.
File for Unemployment Insurance
The U.S. Department of Labor's unemployment insurance programs provide unemployment benefits to eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own and meet certain other eligibility requirements. Programs vary by state. Learn more >>
Canada offers Employment Insurance (EI) that provides regular benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (e.g., due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass layoffs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job. Learn more >>
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Contact Us
Capt. John Tabet (SPA), FPSP Coordinator