Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP)

The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) is a professional association and industrial organisation for commercial pilots in Australia. Founded in 1938, the AFAP aims to represent and promote the interests of Australian professional flight crew and to champion aviation safety standards.

As an industrial organisation, we protect and improve employment conditions for our pilot members through assistance in negotiating enterprise agreements, representation in the event of a dispute with an employer, assistance in the event of an accident or incident, and expert advice on award and agreement matters.

Our democratic structure allows members to be directly involved in the decision-making processes of the Federation, as well as their own workplace negotiations. Members are encouraged to participate in the issues affecting their workplace. Within larger enterprises, pilots have established their own councils - including Cobham, Eastern, Helicopters, Jetstar, National, Rex, Sunstate, Tigerair and Virgin - using the AFAP resources for industrial assistance or guidance.

As a professional association, the AFAP provides a forum for commercial pilots to meet and discuss aviation related matters. The AFAP Women's Network and the New Wings program (for cadets and students) both offer further networking opportunities.

The AFAP Safety & Technical team contributes expertise towards the development of Australian and international aviation safety standards and regularly makes submissions to Government to ensure the interests of our members are recognised.

Member Services and benefits also include:
• 24/7 accident/incident assistance
• Accident and incident training
• Air Pilot magazine subscription
• Leading Edge mentor program
• Loss of Licence Protection (AAP Mutual Benefit Fund);
• Member Assistance Program (MAP)
• New Wings program for students/cadets
• Pilot representative training
• Pilot welfare program
• Women's Network