Membership
Representing more than 2500 Qantas Group pilots, the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) is the leading voice of Australian airline pilots. Our primary purpose is to support members with any issues that arise in their employment, safeguarding both your career and the We are here to protect your career and the profession you are passionate about.
AIPA is run by pilots for pilots. It is supported by a team of dedicated professionals who work to advance our members’ interests.
*subject to annual review
AIPA Membership
AIPA members receive a range of benefits including:
- 24/7 Scheduling Advice
- Industrial & Legal Assistance
- 24/7 Accident & Incident Assistance within Australia & Abroad
- 24/7 hour Pilot Welfare Assistance
- Safety & Technical Assistance
- AIPA communications including Altitude magazine, Insights newsletter, AIPA Stick With It podcast and regular and timely email updates
- Member only access to AIPA's website
- Free access to the AIPA app
- Access to AIPA Member Deals
Important Information for all SOTs (Qantas)
Second Officers Under Training are currently exempt from paying membership fees. Subscription deductions will commence only when you are checked to line. This offer is subject to annual review by the Committee of Management
AIPA Associate Membership
AIPA Associate members receive a range of benefits which include:
- 24/7 Scheduling Advice
- Industrial & Legal Assistance
- 24/7 Accident & Incident Assistance within Australia & abroad
- 24/7 hour Pilot Welfare Assistance
- Safety & Technical Assistance
- AIPA communications including Altitude magazines, Insights newsletters and regular and timely email updates
- Member only access to AIPA's website
- Free access to the AIPA app
- Access to AIPA Member Deals
If you are currently on LWOP you have the option to take up AIPA Associate Membership for $20.00 per month, until you are back to work.
Important Information for all SOTs (Qantas)
Second Officers Under Training are currently exempt from paying membership fees. Subscription deductions will commence only when you are checked to line. This offer is subject to annual review by the Committee of Management
AIPA Cadet Membership
AIPA offers free membership for pilot cadets participating in an eligible Qantas Group cadet scheme until employed by a Qantas Group airline.
Please click HERE to apply for QF Cadet Membership.
- AIPA communications including Insights newsletters, Altitude magazine, AIPA podcast and regular member emails
- Access to publications provided by IFALPA
- Member only access to AIPA’s website
- Free access to the AIPA app
- In very limited circumstances, and at AIPA’s sole discretion, industrial and/or legal assistance may be provided. The level of assistance will be determined on a case-by-case basis in consultation with AIPA’s President
- Limited accident and incident assistance in Australia and overseas, as determined by AIPA’s President