IPA Government Affairs Mission Statement

- To promote global aviation safety and security and encourage continued economic growth for the aviation industry.

“Great achievements and accomplishments involve the cooperation of many minds.” Those words written by Alexander Graham Bell describe the birth of telecommunications, but since 9/11, those words seem to represent a blueprint for restoring safety and security to air travel. The aviation community faces an enormous challenge in restoring a safe and secure aviation environment. It will take the best minds from Government, Industry and Labor working together to achieve success.

The Independent Pilots Association (IPA) Government Affairs Committee exists not only to represent the interests of the 2800 pilots who fly for United Parcel Service, but to secure the safety of the traveling public. Our work involves providing expert knowledge to Government officials to promote aviation safety and security. We are also a member of The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA). CAPA is a group representing five different pilot associations whose purpose is to address safety and regulatory issues affecting professional airline pilots.

If you have questions or comments about efforts underway by the IPA Government Affairs Committee, please feel free to contact Lee Collins at lcollins@ipapilot.org

 

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