California Fire Pilots Association Inc.
Mission Statement
The California Fire Pilots Association Inc, ("CFPA") a California Mutual Benefit Nonprofit Corporation, was formed on November 10th, 2000. The CFPA's membership includes 100% of the airtanker and air tac. pilots working under the Calfire contract for pilots. The goal of CFPA is to promote a safe and fair work place for those pilots working under the Calfire contract.
CFPA is a united voice when addressing issues that directly affect the aerial firefighting environment. Issues such as safety, pay, benefits and the work place are just a few of the issues CFPA will address. Issues CFPA is currently working on:
1. TCAS installation on all fire suppression aircraft
2. Operational procedures for no TCAS fire situations
3. Safety in our operational environment
4. Producing a CFPA operations manual
5. Create a upgrade/review committee.
CFPA will be working with the International Association of Machinists (IAM) who represent the pilot work force through collective bargaining with their current employer.
Mission Statement
The California Fire Pilots Association Inc, ("CFPA") a California Mutual Benefit Nonprofit Corporation, was formed on November 10th, 2000. The CFPA's membership includes 100% of the airtanker and air tac. pilots working under the Calfire contract for pilots. The goal of CFPA is to promote a safe and fair work place for those pilots working under the Calfire contract.
CFPA is a united voice when addressing issues that directly affect the aerial firefighting environment. Issues such as safety, pay, benefits and the work place are just a few of the issues CFPA will address. Issues CFPA is currently working on:
1. TCAS installation on all fire suppression aircraft
2. Operational procedures for no TCAS fire situations
3. Safety in our operational environment
4. Producing a CFPA operations manual
5. Create a upgrade/review committee.
CFPA will be working with the International Association of Machinists (IAM) who represent the pilot work force through collective bargaining with their current employer.
