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Capt. Tanja Harter, ECA President, for Politico Europe:"We do welcome the focus on looking into the introduction of safe...
23/01/2025

Capt. Tanja Harter, ECA President, for Politico Europe:

"We do welcome the focus on looking into the introduction of safety enhancements, including advanced flight deck technologies, but we remain adamant that this must be done in view of always retaining two pilots on the flight deck. Whether this is a genuine course correction by EASA, or just a nod to public concerns, the jury’s still out."

Airlines want to cut the number of pilots to save money, while unions are opposed. The EU Aviation Safety Agency is in the middle.

Tanja Harter has been elected as the first female president of ECA, marking a historic milestone for the organisation!Wi...
06/12/2024

Tanja Harter has been elected as the first female president of ECA, marking a historic milestone for the organisation!

With more than 25 years of experience as a professional pilot, Captain Harter currently flies the A320 family for Lufthansa and is a seasoned CRM instructor and licensed business coach. She has served on the ECA Executive Board since 2018, contributing significantly to pilot training and safety initiatives, including authoring key documents like the Pilot Training Compass and Future Airline Pilot Profession.

Captain Tanja Harter has been elected as the first female president of the European Cockpit Association (ECA), marking a historic milestone for the organisation that represents over 40,000 professional pilots across 33 European countries.

Among all Ryanair Group airlines, none has reached a 60% satisfaction rate among pilots.Are you a pilot at one of these ...
03/12/2024

Among all Ryanair Group airlines, none has reached a 60% satisfaction rate among pilots.

Are you a pilot at one of these airlines? What do you think could improve your work experience?

Check out the full Social Rating results—link in our bio.

Excellent exchange of views with EP President Roberta Metsola, yesterday, focussing on the pilots’ perspective on key ch...
12/11/2024

Excellent exchange of views with EP President Roberta Metsola, yesterday, focussing on the pilots’ perspective on key challenges where the European Parliament can positively shape our sector’s future.

The Airline Pilots Association Malta (ALPA Malta) – together with the European Cockpit Association (ECA) – met with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.

During the fruitful discussion with President Metsola, the pilots' representatives stressed the need to continuously focus on and prioritize safety in aviation, as well as the need to modernise the functioning of the EU Aviation market to meet today's industry challenges in a fair and responsible way. In light of the recent European Parliament hearing of the EU Commissioner-Designate for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Mr. Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the pilots' representatives welcomed his emphasis on safety, as well as his commitment to propose a revision of the EU Air Services Regulation and to conduct an evaluation of working conditions in transport within his first 100 days in office.

These airlines are at the bottom of the rankings, facing severe criticism. The one in 50th position was even called out ...
07/11/2024

These airlines are at the bottom of the rankings, facing severe criticism. The one in 50th position was even called out for poor planning stability and low wages, with pilots highlighting its use of non-EU staffing agencies to bypass regulations. 😦

Before you swipe left, take a guess! Which three airlines do European pilots rank as the worst to work for in 2024?

To see the full results, click the link in our bio.

16% of European pilots were self-employed in 2014. Most of them (84%) were working for low-cost airlines.What is this pe...
06/11/2024

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 in our bio.

On October 16th, we had the pleasure of hosting MEP Johan Danielsson for a unique flight simulator experience, showcasin...
31/10/2024

On October 16th, we had the pleasure of hosting MEP Johan Danielsson for a unique flight simulator experience, showcasing the parallels between pilots and MEPs in ensuring safety—be it in the skies or through strong policies.

Under the expert guidance of our Board Directors—Capt. Tanja Harter, Capt. Patrick Arpino, and Capt. Gianluca Carpino—MEP Danielsson took the controls, diving into the complexities of a pilot's role.

This wasn't just about flying; it was an opportunity to discuss the demands and intricacies of the pilot profession. With dedicated MEPs like Johan Danielsson, these collaborations are essential for a bright future in Europe's aviation industry.🛫

16% of European pilots were self-employed in 2014. Most of them (84%) were working for low-cost airlines. What is this p...
29/10/2024

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

The link for pilots and cabin crew are in our bio.

They say these airlines tend to treat their employees like family. The pilots are proud, engaged and tend to remain for ...
22/10/2024

They say these airlines tend to treat their employees like family. The pilots are proud, engaged and tend to remain for the long run.

Before you swipe left, take a guess! Which three airlines do European pilots rank as the best to work for?

The Social Rating 2.0 results are finally here!📈✈️The Social Rating of Airlines by European Pilots is designed to provid...
03/10/2024

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 in our bio.

We’re curious: which airline’s score has surprised you? Let us know in the comments section

26/09/2024
“Let me be very clear,” emphasized ECA President Otjan de Bruijn. “At ECA, we’re fighting hard because we view this as a...
13/09/2024

“Let me be very clear,” emphasized ECA President Otjan de Bruijn. “At ECA, we’re fighting hard because we view this as a significant and dangerous gamble with safety. It is our top priority.”

US ALPA President Jason Ambrosi and ECA President Otjan de Bruijn took the stage at the ALPA Air Safety Forum to discuss the threat that reduced-crew operations pose to safety and how the global pilot community is uniting to combat it.

Explore our new website to understand why the human touch of two pilots is irreplaceable in the cockpit.

www.onemeansnone.eu
Link in our bio.

Last week, Lufthansa announced that after 1.5 years of intense negotiations, its subsidiary Discover Airlines would ente...
26/08/2024

Last week, Lufthansa announced that after 1.5 years of intense negotiations, its subsidiary Discover Airlines would enter into collective bargaining with the trade union ver.di—a union that has no support among the pilots.

Today, Discover Airlines pilots made their voices heard. In a decisive vote, pilots decided to take industrial action, standing firm against management’s attempt to bypass their chosen representation.

The pilots, represented by Vereinigung Cockpit, are united in their stance: they will not allow management to finalize collective labor agreements with a union that doesn’t represent them.

They are determined to choose who represents them and to decide the demands that are raised on their behalf. Attempts to divide the pilots will not succeed. From Tuesday to Friday, all Discover Airlines flights departing from Germany will be grounded as the pilots go on strike. This action is a clear stand against management’s tactics, and a fight for fair representation and agreements that truly reflect the needs of the pilots.

The goal of this strike is simple: to secure a fair collective pay agreement and a comprehensive labor agreement for the pilots of Discover Airlines—negotiated by the union they trust, Vereinigung Cockpit.

30/07/2024
Imagine you’re on a flight, and suddenly the captain announces they need to step away for a bathroom break. Seems harmle...
19/07/2024

Imagine you’re on a flight, and suddenly the captain announces they need to step away for a bathroom break. Seems harmless, right? But what if that captain is the only pilot at the controls of the plane? This is the provocative question posed by our new advertising campaign aimed at highlighting the risks of Single Pilot Flights.

Our ads, strategically placed in airport restrooms, are designed to get passengers thinking—and talking—about the potential dangers of having only one pilot in the cockpit.

👉Learn more on onemeansnone.eu

Imagine you’re about to board your vacation flight, and just before takeoff, you discover there’s only one pilot on boar...
12/07/2024

Imagine you’re about to board your vacation flight, and just before takeoff, you discover there’s only one pilot on board... Would you still fly?

Swipe left to for the full SNPL Survey results! ✈️🔍

Today, we concluded the European Pilots Conference! We engaged in vital discussions on pilot shortages, mental health, R...
20/06/2024

Today, we concluded the European Pilots Conference!

We engaged in vital discussions on pilot shortages, mental health, RCO, spoofing and jamming, and other critical topics affecting our community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for these two days of essential conversations in the aviation industry. It’s wonderful to know we have such a supportive community and team!

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