Welcome Aboard! This page introduces the Federation of Air New Zealand Pilots, an organisation with a respected record in representing the needs of Pilots and Flight Simulator Instructors employed by Air New Zealand and its subsidiary airlines. Air New Zealand Pilots need a strong, professional and respected voice to speak on their behalf. As a specialised Air New Zealand union the Federation is able to do this. Our
record of successfully negotiating employment conditions is positive
evidence of our role on behalf of our members. This page outlines the Federation's policies and work on behalf of members. Inquiries are most welcome. HISTORY The Air New Zealand Pilots’ Society was formed in 1990 after a large group of pilots left NZALPA when there was significant disagreement over the introduction of the B747-400. In 1996, a further group (Air New Zealand Aircrew Group) broke away from NZALPA. In 1999, the two groups merged and formed the Federation of Air New Zealand Pilots. The Federation is a registered Union that represents solely Air New Zealand pilots and Flight Simulator Instructors. Through its focus on Air New Zealand, FANZP is able to keep its overheads and fees to a minimum. These are presently $120 pa for those on a salary over $100,000 and $80pa for those on a salary less than $100,000. This salary figure is prior to the payment of incentive pay. GST is included in these figures. Also - (For a quick estimate at what can be gained, either through a savings programme or quicker payment of mortgage, when comparing Federation fees to NZALPA fees go to www.sorted.co.nz) Legal Representation. The Federation uses Simpson Grierson as their legal counsel. Simpson Grierson is a large New Zealand law firm that is affiliated with other major legal practises throughout the world. Should legal support be needed outside New Zealand these International associates would be used.. Representation. FANZP represents pilots at Air New Zealand, Air Nelson and Mt Cook plus the Flight Simulator Instructors at Air New Zealand. (It also represents Freedom pilots until the Freedom operation ceases.) Industrial Philosophy. The Federation has always had a non-adversarial attitude to the Industrial landscape. It sees an attitude of co-operation and joint solving of problems for a win/win situation as better serving its members than taking disagreements to the courts for a resolution. That being said, the Air New Zealand Pilots’ Society did take court action against Air New Zealand on one occasion which it won. Federation aims The
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Frequently Asked Questions. Q It would appear that the Federation is a group of old pilots. A While the original pilots that broke away from NZALPA are now certainly older, other younger pilots have joined and are continuing to join. In addition to the members employed by Mt Cook and Air Nelson, Federation pilots operate across all Air New Zealand jet fleets. Q What involvement do you have outside the Industrial arena? A The Federation participates in the Rostering and Scheduling committee and the Crew Alertness Study Group and chairs this group. Q You don’t achieve anything and just take what NZALPA negotiates. A The Pilots’ Society and Federation have negotiated many benefits which now are applicable to both groups. Notable amongst these are incentive pay and the RQ day that is rostered after leave. The Pilots’ Society was instrumental in bringing in the computer rostering and bidding system. It is interesting that NZALPA has a clause in its CEA that states that it will pick up anything that any other group negotiates. Q How come your fees are so low? A The Federation keeps its fees low through two avenues. Firstly it has a significant amount of money on deposit which is in place in the event of an emergency. Some of the interest on this money goes toward running the organization. Secondly we have low overheads. While we have the support of an excellent legal team, the Federation does not pay any retainers or set fees to Simpson Grierson. Only when we do need legal support do we pay for the services of the best legal minds in the country. Also the Fedreation does not have the overheads associated with employing staff or ownership of commercial buildings. Q Do you have the same benefits as NZALPA? A Our benefits are similiar to NZALPA's but are in a different format to their Mutual Benefit Fund. The following insurances are available through FANZP.
Cover for death or disability – more details in the contract For further information, contact: The Federation of Air New Zealand Pilots Association. Email: secretary@airnzpilots.org.nz Membership application form (acrobat reader reqd)
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