A More Connected Union: A New App for ALPA Members
By ALPA Staff
October 12, 2026
From Jumpseat Flight Finder to flight-duty tools and safety resources, the ALPA App puts the union’s essential resources closer to you, the pilots who rely on them.
You need reliable information and access to the right resources wherever your career takes you. Now, the ALPA mobile app makes it easier to stay connected, access member tools, and find important information all from one personalized home screen.
Whether searching for jumpseat options, calculating flight and duty time, contacting your representatives, or accessing safety resources, you can find more of what you need in one place.
Connecting You to Your Union
At the heart of the redesigned app is a more personalized experience. Access information tailored to your MEC and LEC including contract information, member communications, contacts, and other resources relevant to your pilot group.
Built-in search helps you locate documents, contacts, and tools across the app, while the ability to favorite your frequently used resources makes returning to essential information faster and easier.
The app also provides access to ALPA’s Data Action Report (DART), which connects pilots with pilot group leaders and subject-matter experts. DART strengthens communication between line pilots and the union by giving you a convenient way to ask get your questions answered.
Safety Resources Within Reach
ALPA’s commitment to aviation safety extends beyond the negotiating table and the work of its safety experts. It also means helping you access relevant tools, information, and support when you need them.
The redesigned app brings several important resources together in one place, including:
Flight Time/Duty Time Calculator and Guide: Integrated into the official ALPA App, this tool helps you track flight and duty time and assess potential compliance with applicable U.S. Part 117 and Canadian flight and duty time regulations. An augmented rest calculator option is also available.
Worldwide Accident/Serious Incident Hotline: The “Orange Card” provides access to the union’s hotline for pilots involved in an accident or serious incident.
Safety bulletins and reporting resources: Access safety information and DART to raise questions or connect with the appropriate union representatives and experts.
Pilot Peer Support: Find resources to help you navigate the personal and professional challenges of your career.
Practical Tools Wherever You Fly
Beyond safety and union communications, the app offers practical features designed around the realities of an airline pilot’s schedule.
The Jumpseat Flight Finder allows you to search passenger and most cargo flights, explore connections across airlines, filter results, check flight status, and save frequent or recent searches. Previously saved information is also available in airplane mode, and direct links provide access to jumpseat information. Plus, it is free to use and contains no third-party advertisements.
Additional features include breaking news updates, CMAP information, volunteer resources, calls to action, ALPA-PAC information, and a digital membership card.
Keeping ALPA Within Reach
The ALPA App is another benefit of being an ALPA pilot, putting valuable resources, practical tools and important safety information right at your fingertips. From staying connected with your pilot group to accessing duty-time tools and safety resources, the redesigned app makes it easier to take advantage of the support and services ALPA provides throughout your career.
Download or update the official ALPA App and log in with your ALPA credentials to explore the latest features!
