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 your career and the profession you are passionate about.
AIPA Membership
Benefits include:
- 24/7 Scheduling Advice
- 24/7 Accident & Incident Assistance within Australia & Abroad
- 24/7 hour Pilot Welfare Assistance
- Industrial & Legal Assistance
- Safety & Technical Assistance
- AIPA communications: Altitude | Insights | Podcast and Email Updates
- Member only access to AIPA's website
- Access to AIPA Member Deals
Important Information for Qantas SOTs: 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
Benefits include:
- 24/7 Scheduling Advice
- 24/7 Accident & Incident Assistance within Australia & Abroad
- 24/7 hour Pilot Welfare Assistance
- Industrial & Legal Assistance
- Safety & Technical Assistance
- AIPA communications: Altitude | Insights | Podcast and Email Updates
- Member only access to AIPA's website
- 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 return to work.
AIPA Cadet
Benefits include:
- AIPA communications: Altitude | Insights | Podcast and Email Updates
- 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
- Member only access to AIPA’s website
AIPA offers free membership for pilot cadets participating in an eligible Qantas Group cadet scheme until employed by a Qantas Group airline.