Welcome to Pakisan Airline Pilots' Association [PALPA]

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.