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I was one of those kids bour movement and now dedicate much who doodled airplanes in school, of my time to my union, the Air Line Pi- built model airplanes on dark win- lots Association, International, it is clear- ter evenings in Winnipeg where er to me more than ever that we need to I grew up, and dreamt of soaring elevate the desirability and quality of all “There are so many above the clouds and of all the piloting jobs in this country to attract and wonderful places the magic of retain the highly trained and dedicated sectors and types of flying flight could one day take me. pilots our country is known for around that require well-trained After many years went by and after the world. thousands of hours flying low over the ALPA Canada has vast resources to and highly skilled aviators treetops of northern Manitoba, over the support bargaining for better contracts enormous stretches of barren tundra in the areas of compensation, schedule of all sorts.” in the Arctic, and across my airline’s and benefits, etc., and we will always network as a captain on WestJet’s Boe- strive to do so. Partly through that work, ing 737s, I still love the work. As ALPA we also believe we have an important Canada president, I have also gained a role to play to improve our current and new appreciation of the aviation indus- future pilots’ careers so that flying jobs On behalf of the Air Line Pilots As- try and the men and women who have that were once considered stepping sociation, Int’l, I welcome you to this chosen this profession, both now and stones will become more desirable in exciting issue and invite you to consider long before me. their own right. all the ways that a career in aviation The profession is broad; there are so It’s also important that pilots know the could work for you. many sectors and types of flying that role that unions, and ALPA in particular, In unity, require well-trained and highly skilled play in the professional piloting sector aviators of all sorts. My career so far of our industry. ALPA has incredible ex- Capt. Tim Perry has made me ask what makes a flying pertise and experience, both within pilot ALPA Canada President job good and what we can do to make it leaders and the professional staff, that better. There’s no such thing as perfect, are solely dedicated to the advancement “On behalf of ALPA Canada and the 5,400 and there are aspects that are simply of pilots’ interests, our careers and the en- pilots we represent across Canada, wel- personal preference (e.g. Where do you tire piloting profession. The work of our come to the 2019 edition of the Aviation want to live? Do you prefer fixed-wing union has historically led to (and contin- Career and Recruitment Guide. Aviation is or rotary-wing flying?), but what the ues to lead to) some of the best contracts an exciting and important industry; it is best jobs all have in common are good in the industry. Unionized pilots enjoy my hope that you will enjoy a career in avi- pay, balanced schedules, competitive higher-paying jobs with better schedules ation and find the important information benefits, and stable and predictable ca- in fairer workplaces—and ALPA is the and resources here in this guide to help you reer progression. leading pilot union in the world. along the way.” BECOME A PROFESSIONAL PILOT WITH ALKAN AIR L EA RN H ER E CONTACT US TODAY - FL Y AN [email protected] P. 867 333 9793 YWH FLIGHTACADEMY ERE Visit FlightAcademy.AlkanAir.com 4 CAREER GUIDE | 2019 BIENVENUE d’ALPA Canada, j’ai aussi cette voie. Cette démarche soutenue acquis une nouvelle per- nous amène également à comprendre spective de l’industrie aéro- qu’un rôle important nous incombe nautique et une meilleure dans l’amélioration des possibilités compréhension des hommes de carrières de nos membres actuels et des femmes qui ont, tout aussi bien que des futurs pilotes. En ce récemment ou bien long- sens, il faut s’assurer que les emplois temps avant moi, choisi ce en aviation ne soient pas que de sim- métier. ples tremplins vers d’autres fonctions, Notre profession est riche mais deviennent désirables pour ce en diversité : il y a tellement qu’ils sont. de secteurs d’activité ou de Il est primordial que les pilotes types de vols nécessitant prennent conscience du rôle joué par des équipages bien entraînés les syndicats et plus particulièrement dans tous les domaines par l’ALPA, dans l’émancipation de la imaginables. Mon chemine- fonction professionnelle de pilote au ment personnel dans cette sein de notre industrie. L’ALPA pos- carrière jusqu’à ce jour m’a sède une expertise et une expérience incité à me demander ce qui hautement crédibles, dont peuvent té- peut constituer un beau bou- moigner les intéressés, quand il s’agit lot en aviation, et de quelle de faire progresser les intérêts des pi- façon on peut l’améliorer. lotes, de nos carrières ou de la profes- Rien n’est parfait, et le che- sion dans son ensemble. Historique- min vers la réussite passe ment, les efforts de notre syndicat se parfois par les préférenc- sont soldés par la ratification des meil- es individuelles (e.g. Où leurs contrats collectifs de l’industrie, voulez-vous demeurer ? Dé- et cette réalité persiste plus que jamais sirez-vous piloter un avion de nos jours. Les pilotes syndiqués sont ou un hélicoptère ?), mais ce mieux payés et profitent de meilleures que les meilleurs métiers ont conditions de travail — et l’ALPA est en commun se situe essenti- considérée comme le plus important Je suis tombé amoureux avec ellement au chapitre des bons salaires, syndicat de pilotes au monde. l’aviation dès mon plus jeune âge. des horaires équilibrés, des avantages Au nom de la l’Association inter- J’étais l’un de ces gamins qui sociaux concurrentiels et de la possibili- nationale des pilotes de ligne, je vous dessinait constamment des avi- té d’une progression stable et prévisible invite à parcourir ces pages riches en ons à l’école. Et pour occuper les du plan de carrière. enseignements et à examiner les nom- longues soirées d’hiver à Win- En m’engageant activement dans breuses possibilités qui s’offrent à nipeg où j’ai grandi, j’assemblais le mouvement syndical au point où vous d’entreprendre une carrière dans des modèles réduits.