European Pilots

The Social Rating 2.0 results are finally here! The  Social Rating of Airlines by European Pilots is designed to provide transparency on working conditions for pilots, helping them make informed career decisions. It’s also a gauge for passengers who understand that getting from A to Z is not just about the cost of their ticket, it’s about people. Airlines are ranked into five categories: Social Excellence, Social Partner, Social Snail, Social Misfit, and Social Junk. These categories reflect pilots’ feedback on key factors such as work-life balance, employment terms, and labor agreements. The 2024 edition is based on responses from over 6,000 pilots across Europe, collected in May. To check the full results, click the link below! https://lnkd.in/eWeYZNp2 We’re curious: which airline’s score has surprised you? Let us know in the comments section

16% of European pilots were self-employed in 2014. Most of them (84%) were working for low-cost airlines. What is this percentage now? Fill in the Ghent University survey. You can find the links for both pilots and cabin crew below. Link for pilots: https://lnkd.in/e5qbrsaW Link for cabin crew: https://lnkd.in/eubvQMyb #GhentSurvey2024 Universiteit Gent, Anastasiia Prychta European Transport Workers' Federation

From our mailbox: Hello, I am a high school senior aspiring to be a commercial pilot. However, with the potential for fully autonomous planes in the future, I'm uncertain about investing in this career. Any advice? ✈️

#Ryanair scored 42% in the latest EU Airlines Social Rating, moving from Social Misfit to Social Snail category. While its overall score improved compared to 2021, the airline is still seen as a ‘stepping stone’ for pilots. Can Ryanair improve its score? In this video, Sarah Kamer, ECA Senior Transnational Airlines & Industrial Affairs Manager, talks with Patrick A., ECA Professional Affairs Director, about the infamous low-cost airline, Ryanair. To watch PART 1 of this series, click here https://lnkd.in/eppggmTS Want to see how other airlines in the Ryanair group (#MaltaAir, #Buzz, #Lauda) performed? Check the link below! https://lnkd.in/e9uWuEuJ

What do European pilots and Members of the EU Parliament (MEP) have in common?    MEPs and pilots both hold vital roles—whether as legislators or frontline professionals—in ensuring aviation safety throughout Europe! What better way to welcome newly elected MEPs to #Brussels than by giving them a first-hand flight experience with commercial airline pilots? Capt. Tanja Harter, Capt. Patrick A., and Capt. Gianluca Carpino took MEPs on a thrilling flight simulator journey into the world of aviation.   This unique event offered MEPs hands-on flight experience, revealing the beauty and challenges of flying, while engaging them in the aviation sector they will soon shape through policies and new pieces of regulation. We're excited to work together with MEPs to enhance aviation safety and foster a socially sustainable aviation industry in Europe.   Don't miss the photos of MEPs in action, alongside ECA’s Board members! A big thank you to all participants for making it an unforgettable experience!

Pilots appreciate automation — but not if it prioritises profit over people. Our #OneMeansNone campaign made headlines this summer, highlighting the risks of single pilot operations. Here’s a snapshot of the media coverage! https://lnkd.in/ePGHHHxj

Improving employment for all pilots is the main goal of our industrial working group experts. They meet twice a year to discuss ongoing negotiations, industry trends and challenges, and ways to enhance pilots' working terms and conditions across Europe. Here are the highlights from October's meeting.

Talpa olarak, Seattle-Istanbul seferi sırasında görevini icra ederken hayatını kaybeden Kaptan İlçehin Pehlivan’ın vefatını derin bir üzüntüyle öğrenmiş bulunmaktayız. Kaptan Pehlivan’ın ailesine, yakınlarına ve meslektaşlarına en içten başsağlığı dileklerimizi sunar, bu zor günlerde yanlarında olduğumuzu belirtmek isteriz. As Talpa, we have learned with deep sorrow about the passing of Captain İlçehin Pehlivan, who lost his life while carrying out his duties during the Seattle-Istanbul flight. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Captain Pehlivan's family, loved ones, and colleagues, and we wish to express that we stand by them during these difficult times. IFALPA European Pilots Air Line Pilots Association International Civil Aviation Organization Turkish Airlines

The Social Rating 2.0 results are finally here! The  Social Rating of Airlines by European Pilots is designed to provide transparency on working conditions for pilots, helping them make informed career decisions. It’s also a gauge for passengers who understand that getting from A to Z is not just about the cost of their ticket, it’s about people. Airlines are ranked into five categories: Social Excellence, Social Partner, Social Snail, Social Misfit, and Social Junk. These categories reflect pilots’ feedback on key factors such as work-life balance, employment terms, and labor agreements. The 2024 edition is based on responses from over 6,000 pilots across Europe, collected in May. Explore the survey results and dive into 50 airline dashboards packed with testimonials, rankings, and detailed survey insights! https://lnkd.in/eqXEPQPn