Uniting pilots with BALPAs Tea for Two event By Nancy Jackson, BALPA Communications and External Relations Manager B ALPA held a global event for World Pilots Day on 26th April. With international attendees and a very British theme, the successful event was held in support of Safety Starts with 2, the campaign opposing Reduced Crew Operations (RCO). Every member of BALPA is not only part of a UK-wide pilot community, but also a global one, too, through our links with the European Cockpit Association and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations. BALPA wanted to celebrate that on World Pilots Day, with a quintessentially British event. What was Tea for Two? Our General Secretary, Amy Leversidge, and Executive President, Captain Paul Copland, hosted the Tea for Two event at BALPA House, to highlight a growing issue for pilots and aviation safety RCO. Pilots from across the globe gathered to share experiences and information about the issues important to them. It was remarkable to realise that they face similar challenges, no matter where they are based. Safety Starts with 2 Some were aware of the threat of RCO and the global Safety Starts A gamble with safety That is why BALPA is joining pilots around the globe to engage in a worldwide campaign that states #SafetyStartsWith2. The aim is to ensure the current standards, which have helped make aviation the safest form of transportation, are not eroded by a commercially driven move towards RCO. Thank you to all who attended, and to those who could not, we wish you a happy belated World Pilots Day. R E D U C E D C R E W O P E R AT I O N S n Tea for Two with 2 campaign. For others, it was a new issue about which they were eager to learn. The day, however, was mainly a celebration of the piloting profession, and a chance to highlight BALPAs place at the heart of the community and to solidify our message that the safety of every airline flight always starts with at least two well-trained, qualified and rested pilots on the flight deck. Divorcing or separating? Caroline Bourn was always able to explain legal terms in clear laymans terms, she was transparent about pricing and costs, and always very helpful. Mahie Abey has always been available, pragmatic, and understanding, but also direct and firm when he needed to be to help me make the right decisions. We specialise in helping those working in the airline industry We offer a 10% reduction on all fees for members of BALPA FREE initial consultation in person, over the phone, or by Skype www.dawson-hart.co.uk | family@dawson-hart.co.uk | 01825 762281 9 THE LOG Sum 24 pp08-09 Tea for two.indd 9 13/06/2024 12:54