Professional Organizations

As an aspiring aviation professional, it will be important to hold membership in aviation organizations throughout my career.   Professional organizations provide an arena for networking and transmission of input and ideas among fellow professionals and industry members.   While still having the desire to to become an airline pilot, it will be crucial to become a member of the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA).  Additionally, as a pilot and aviation enthusiast, membership in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is important.

Airline Pilot Association, International is dedicated to promoting and championing aviation safety throughout the aviation community.   ALPA also provides the critical function of representing the collective interests of all pilots in commercial aviation. Promoting the health and welfare of members before governmental agencies and advocating for the airline piloting profession by using all forms of media with the public at large are the remaining goals of ALPA.  As a potential future airline pilot, it will be nice to be a member of an organization that will promote my interests as an airline pilot.  Additionally, I will be able get involved in aspects of ALPA such as safety and contract negotiations that will further my professional career.  By belonging to this organization, I will receive the benefits of being represented by a strong pilot group and also be able to get involved professionally to advance my career.

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is an organization dedicated to protecting the freedom to fly.  AOPA does this by advocating on behalf of members, education of pilots and policy makers, supporting activities that ensure the health of general aviation, and fighting to keep general aviation accessible to all.  For me, it is important to be a member of AOPA due to my love of general aviation.  Additionally, every pilot must be a part of general aviation on their way to becoming an airline pilot.  This means that we must maintain a healthy general aviation industry to have a healthy airline industry.   I plan on being a part of general aviation my entire career and will benefit from belonging to this organization by utilizing all of the tools and benefits it has to offer.  Education is provided in many ways through magazines, videos and online portals.  A good pilot is always learning.  Most importantly, being a member helps AOPA effectively advocate for my interests as a member pilot therefore protecting the aviation industry.

Belonging to professional aviation organizations is a sign of someone that enjoys being immersed in their chosen career field and proves invaluable in numerous ways both professionally and personally.