Pakistan Air Line Pilots’ Association (PALPA)
is a professional body representing the permanently
employed pilots in the National Airline. It was formed
in 1954 and is the member of International Federation
of Air Line Pilots’ Association (IFALPA) and
ITF. PALPA is an important member of these world bodies
and our pilots have been significant members of these
renowned world bodies.
The membership of PALPA is around 430, and the contract
pilots numbering 92 are waiting on the wings to be
inducted in the Association.The membership is represented
by the elected Executive Committee comprising 12 members
from the serving pilots and two from the retired pilots.
The governing rules and regulations are stipulated
in the PALPA Constitution. The Association is housed
at ST-31, BLOCK-5, KEHKASHAN, CLIFTON, KARACHI.
The premises are owned by the Association and its
entire Management is done by the Executive Committee.
The premises have Club like facilities exclusively
for the members and their families. A limited number
of honorary members use the facilities as spelled
out in the PALPA Constitution.The source of income
is self generated through the monthly contribution
deducted at source.
The financial health of PALPA is sound and the accounts
are audited by the reputed Auditors twice a year.
The balance sheet and all transactions are transparent
and approved by the members in the Annual General
Body meeting.The staff of various categories work
in the office. The General Secretary supervises their
work and reports directly to the Executive Committee.
The staff has been provided the medical coverage/insurance
and have been included in the Employees Old Age Benefit
scheme.
