In this first installment, Andy and Pagey take us through the airborne phase of the QF520 incident. From the moment things went sideways to the decisions made at altitude, this is a raw and real look at crisis management in the skies. Fly safe and stick with it.

In the second part of this special episode, we explore what happens after the aircraft is on the ground. Andy and Pagey walk us through the post-incident process, from debriefs and investigations to the personal side of getting back in the air. Fly safe and stick with it.

This discussion provides a better understanding of what happens following an accident or incident and most importantly, the support services available to you from AIPA. You'll gain a better understanding into the process and who is available to help you manage what is always a stressful time. Fly safe and stick with it.

Reduced Crew Operations (RCO) - an interesting chat about the threat of reduced crew operations to the airline industry. Tony Lucas shares his insight into the issue that may seem a distant threat, but is a threat that if associations like AIPA don't take seriously now, will see airline safety dramatically reduced. Fly safe and stick with it.

AIPA Legal - another great service offered by AIPA. Matt Warburton, our Head of Legal provides valuable insights into the service, how to access it and what to expect if you engage with a member of our fantastic team. Fly safe and stick with it.

Accommodation - AIPA's accommodation team provide valuable insights into the process of selecting accommodation for Qantas pilots and what our members can do from a reporting perspective to help us ensure that the best possible standard of accommodation is provided to our crews. Fly safe and stick with it.

Evidence Based Training (EBT) Part 1 - Captain Dirk Dahmen from Qantas Flight Training joins us to talk about the evolution of EBT within the Qantas training department and what our pilots can expect as they embark on the EBT journey as part of the cyclic training program. Fly safe and stick with it.

Evidence Based Training (EBT) Part 2 - Captain Dirk Dahmen from Qantas Flight Training returns to provide an update on the rollout of the EBT training program for Qantas pilots. Fly safe and stick with it.

AIPA Welfare Team - for decades this service has provided thousands of members with support, advice and assistance in dealing with a variety of issues and challenges present in the lives of our members. "You don't think you need the welfare team until you do and then you really do" is a regular mantra of the team, so listen in and gain a better understanding of the support service available to you if things in your life don't go to plan. Fly safe and stick with it.

Captain Stead joins us for an informative discussion about preparing for a training course, how to navigate the challenges during the course and valuable insights into how to manage things when they don't necessarily go to plan. We also cover the latest update on all things Evidence Based Training (EBT). A fascinating discussion. Fly safe and stick with it.

Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) Part 1 - we discuss the evolving world of FRMS, how it applies to Qantas pilots and how you can better understand it from a practical perspective. Fly safe and stick with it.

Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) Part 2 - we continue the discussion about FRMS, with a renewed emphasis on the process involved with going fatigued either before, during or after a duty period. Fly safe and stick with it.

AIPA's resident scheduler provides insight and helpful tips on how to use the service that our members have told us is most valuable to them. His advice and contact details are included in the chat and is "gold" for anyone trying to get their head around the complicated workplace contracts that govern our flying lives. Fly safe and stick with it.

Mindfulness and being kinder to yourself: a fascinating chat with Andrew Stewart - former Qantas Captain Andrew Stewart explores the area of mindfulness and being kinder to yourself, particularly when undertaking a training course. He provides a number of valuable insights and ideas that can have a positive and meaningful impact on our members. Essential listening. Fly safe and stick with it.

We discuss the role of the Fair Work Commission and some of the considerations of having a dispute escalated to an Intractable Bargaining Determination. Fly safe and stick with it.

A podcast for pilots who are members of the Australian International Pilot’s Association. This series covers a range of topics relating to Industrial Relations and Negotiations through to how to access AIPA’s welfare or scheduling services. Fly safe and stick with it.

We discuss the industrial relations playing field and the considerations of any bargaining negotiation process. Fly safe and stick with it.

We discuss the considerations of Protected Industrial Action and the ramifications of an industrial dispute ending up in the Fair Work Commission. Fly safe and stick with it.