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The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has announced a call for volunteers to mentor furloughed members. This announcement was made in a post on the social media platform X on April 9.
The association has established the Furloughed Pilots Support Program (FPSP) to assist its members who are experiencing furloughs, downgrades, or displacements. According to ALPA, this initiative includes webinars, planning checklists, and support resources tailored to different phases of the furlough process. The program emphasizes peer connection and mentorship as key strategies for maintaining morale and professional development during career disruptions.
According to ALPA, more than 8,000 pilots were furloughed across U.S. airlines during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting the association to expand its support services. The FPSP includes tools to help these pilots navigate unemployment insurance, financial planning, and potential requalification. ALPA continues to monitor workforce shifts and provides data-driven responses to pilot employment trends.
