IPA Pilots Association & Union | Aviation Pilots Member Benefits

Full 1 - £27 per month	Full 2 - £37 per month	Associate - £78.00 annually	Retired - £30 annually	Student - Free
Union Membership	IPA recognised by your employer.	Membership of a professional association.	Membership of a professional association.	Membership of a professional association.
Representation at grievance, discipline, capability and other employment matters (inc. CAA).	Union membership.	Comprehensive range of additional products (insurance/financial).	Available to pilots who no longer fly commercially.	Up to three years free membership (evidence of training required).
Legal advice from in-house team (up to £30,000).	Representation at grievance, discipline, capability and other employment matters (inc CAA).	Discounted subscription to Flight International.	Comprehensive range of additional products (insurance/financial).	Competitively priced Supplementary Legal Insurance.
24/7 emergency contact. Telephone no. +44 1444 441149	Legal advice from in-house team (up to £30,000).	Access to Independent Pilots Financial Services (IPFS).	Discounted subscription to Flight International.	Contract checking service (inc Bond Agreements) for first job. Subsequently available if Full 1 or 2 member.
Contract checking service (inc Bond Agreements).	24/7 emergency contact.	Skypointer magazine.	Access to Independent Pilots Financial Services (IPFS).	Discounted subscription to Flight International.
Skypointer magazine.	Contract checking service (inc Bond Agreements).	Access to latest job opportunities.	Skypointer magazine.	Comprehensive range of additional products (insurance/financial).
Competitively priced Supplementary Legal Insurance.	Skypointer magazine.	Access to members pages of IPA website.	Access to latest job opportunities.	Access to latest job opportunities.
Access to Independent Pilots Financial Services (IPFS).	Competitively priced Supplementary Legal Insurance.		Access to members pages of IPA website.	Access to members pages of IPA website.
Claim back 50% of subs.	Access to Independent Pilots Financial Services (IPFS).			Skypointer magazine.
Comprehensive range of additional products (insurance/financial).	Claim back 50% of subs.
Access to latest job opportunities.	Comprehensive range of additional products (insurance/financial).
Discounted subscription to Flight International.	Access to latest job opportunities.
Access to members pages of IPA website.	Discounted subscription to Flight International.
	Access to members pages of IPA website.

Please note:

Members are responsible for ensuring that we are made aware of any employment dispute/issue as soon as it arises as many claims have strict time limits. Failing to contact us may result in the IPA not being able to represent you.

There are many benefits to joining the Independent Pilots Association. Here are just a few.

Union & Legal Representation

IPA full members are legally entitled to representation from their chosen union regardless of whether it is the recognised union of their employer. We have an impressive record of successfully representing members where employment disputes arise. Full 1 and 2 members are entitled to representation on discipline, grievance and capability matters. Cover extends to include representation at Employment Tribunals, employment related court cases and representation in dealings with the CAA on licensing and medical matters.

PLUS!

Membership of a Professional Association and Pilot Union run by pilots, for pilots whose primary focus is protecting its members, their working environment and flight safety.
Representational activity of a Trade Union for Full members.
Discounted subscription to Flight International.
Legal Advice from a Practising Solicitor (up to a value of £30,000. Terms and conditions apply)
Access to Supplementary Legal Insurance.
Access to the Independent Pilots Financial Services for all aspects of personal financial planning.
Advice and assistance finding employment.
Full access to the the members area, job dashboard on IPA website.
Subscription to Skypointer magazine.
24/7 emergency contact number for advice.

Member Services & Benefits

Additional products available to members through Air Crew Benefits and the IPFS.

Independent Pilots Financial Services

The Independent Pilots Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and offers independent financial advice and a range of financial services tailored to meet the specific needs of Independent Pilots Association pilot union members.

Aviation Jobs

In addition, we can assist with researching names and contacts for your employment search. Aviation and Pilot Job Vacancies can be found on our website and social media.

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