We offer unique expertise to advance the piloting profession and the airline industry.
We use our expertise and our commitment to the piloting profession to move the airline industry forward.
As our industry evolves, we’ll continue to work with aviation safety advocates, regulators, manufacturers, and airlines to adjust to these new conditions and maintain the highest standards of safety.
We ensure that aviation remains safe through the work of our Air Safety Organization and other initiatives.
Passenger airline fatalities down 99.8% since implementing the 2010 pilot training law supported by ALPA.
There was an incredible amount of turnover in the airline industry during the recent pandemic, and a large percentage of the current aviation workforce is new. This lack of experience is a serious concern.
We partner with government and other organizations to protect our airspace and public infrastructure.
In 2022, the FAA issued 8,805 commercial airline pilot certificates, exceeding analyst forecasts.
We work hard every day to advance aviation safety and security, elevate the airline piloting profession, and improve the lives of our members. Learn more about our key issues and how you can help.
Our Advocacy Work
Safety and security have remained our highest priorities for nearly 100 years. We’re committed to providing pilots with the knowledge, tools, and attitudes needed to remain safe in the skies.
Through a comprehensive program of events and training sessions, we equip our experts with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate any situation with confidence and expertise. Our Air Safety Organization experts are pilots who are trained leaders in their fields.
Every day, more than 5 million people travel by air, reaching their destinations safely and securely, because of professional airline pilots. Now is the perfect time to become one of them.
Attracting the best and the brightest to join the ranks of today’s professional airline pilots has been one of our priority initiatives for decades, especially those who never thought a career in aviation was possible. Explore our resources for aspiring aviators and find out how you can get started on a career in the skies.
ALPA's Air Safety Organization (ASO) has shaped the industry for decades and continues to advocate for pilots, passengers, and shippers worldwide. Learn more about how we work with the industry stakeholders and government regulators to strengthen the future of air travel.
