Welcome to ALPA Academy
Whether you’re new to being a union member, newly hired at your dream airline, or just ready to learn more about the role you play in your union, check out ALPA 301 and other courses in the digital library at ALPA Academy.
ALPA 301: Get to Know Your Union
All ALPA 301 courses are available in English and French.
ALPA Overview
If you love history and the Flying the Line Podcast, take a look at the ALPA Overview Course. It highlights the Association’s 95-year history through to today’s aviation industry and how the union has influenced it.
ALPA Structure
Dive into the Association’s structure and how you and your pilot group fit in.
ALPA Contracts
Learn more about contract negotiations and its various phases. Whether you’re in negotiations or in the implementation phase, it’s a good overview of all things contract—one of ALPA’s most-asked-about areas!
ALPA Code of Ethics
Find out what it takes to consider yourself an airline pilot by exploring the ALPA Code of Ethics, the doctrine that guides all pilots’ behaviors, values, and responsibilities.
Maintaining Your Contract
Answering more pilot questions about contract enforcement, this module covers the grievance process and includes a high-level video on both the Railway Labor Act and the Canadian Labour Code.
ALPA Resources
Take a look at ALPA’s toolbox and the extensive resources the union provides to protect and advance the careers of Association members.
Education Paths to Volunteering
In addition to the ALPA 301 program, the academy features other courses designed to train ALPA pilots in various areas. Here are three paths to explore.
Interested in government affairs?
The Government Affairs program covers the basics for your path to volunteering as a district or constituency advocate to educate lawmakers in the United States or Canada about issues that impact pilots most.
Interested in leadership roles?
Learn more about the tools and responsibilities that come with the secretary-treasurer position at ALPA, and how the union supports you in this new role once you’re elected.
Want to help counter human trafficking?
You can combat human trafficking by paying attention to a few key signs and reporting suspected activity on your flights. Learn how you can protect the basic right of freedom and bring those who exploit human lives to justice.
Did You Know?
According to ALPA’s DART data, most pilot questions involve contracts and scheduling. The Association has worked with pilot group Scheduling Committees to create courses for 50,000 ALPA pilots using NAVBLUE and 19,000-plus United pilots so they can better understand and use preferential bidding systems.
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