PAL Aerospace

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PAL Aerospace operates airborne maritime surveillance, managed jets and charters, and air ambulance and supports the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard. In 2023, the company secured a new contract to provide airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support for the UK to address illegal migration and small-boat crossings.

2020

The pilots of PAL Aerospace proudly joined the ranks of ALPA in 2020.

72

PAL Aerospace employs a team of 72 professional pilots/flightcrew members.

St. John's

The airline is headquartered in St. John's, Nfld. and Labr.

A rainbow sunset over a PAL Aerospace Super King Air at Sydney International Airport.
A Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard airplane parked during a full moon at Curaçao International Airport.

PAL Aerospace at a Glance

PAL Aerospace Pilots Ratify First Collective Agreement

Last year began much like the previous one ended, with little to no progress in bargaining. During nearly the entire first half of 2024, PAL Aerospace pilots saw only small gains at the negotiating table and were uncertain of whether a collective agreement could be achieved.

Then in June, the pilot group and management reached a deal.

On July 3, the pilots' Master Executive Council (MEC) and Negotiating Committee announced that after almost four years of contract negotiations, PAL Aerospace pilots had ratified their first collective agreement under ALPA representation. The three-year contract includes improved scheduling measures and working conditions, competitive compensation, stronger job-security protections, and enhanced benefits.

As the pilots move into their next chapter, the MEC is looking to increase volunteer recruitment and develop a robust committee structure to support the pilot group.

The new contract is a solid foundation for us to layer on for years to come. Each subsequent agreement will build on the successes of this one and make our members stronger and healthier as they advance in their aviation careers.

PAL Aerospace  MEC

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