Allied Pilots Association

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the Allied Pilots Association (APA) serves as the certified collective bargaining agent for the 16,000 professional pilots who fly for American Airlines. APA was founded in 1963 and is the largest independent pilots’ union in the world. APA provides a broad range of representation services for its members and devotes more than 20 percent of its dues income to support aviation safety.

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APA in the News

Fox News, Nov. 12


APA President on hand for reopening of federal government

APA President FO Nick Silva was in the Oval Office as President Donald Trump signed the bill ending the federal shutdown on Nov. 12. During his remarks, President Trump specifically cited APA, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, and the Teamsters as unions that advocated for a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government. Watch the press conference ...

The Dallas Morning News, Nov. 12


North Texas airlines look to rebuild from shutdown as government reopening nears

APA spokesperson Capt. Dennis Tajer told The Dallas Morning News that it may take time to fully return to normal operations. “The blizzard of the government shutdown has been long and expansive across the country, and it’s going to take some time to plow that snow off of the streets,” he said. Read the article …

NEWSMAX, Nov. 7


Pilots union spokesman: Sec. Duffy right to focus on safety

APA spokesperson Capt. Dennis Tajer said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy should be commended for putting safety above politics by canceling flights. “Like a captain, no matter what the skies are, his job is to ensure that the passengers remain safe. And that’s what he’s doing with this reduction,” he said. Watch the interview ...

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APA Public Statements

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