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THE British Airline Pilots’ Association (Balpa) elected Amy Leversidge as its new general secretary today.
Her appointment marks the first time a female general secretary has been elected in the union’s 86-year history.
Ms Leversidge, an assistant general secretary at senior civil servants’ union FDA, will take the role in January.
She will replace Miranda Rackley, who has acted as interim general secretary after Captain Martin Chalk retired earlier this year.
Ms Leversidge said: “The airline industry contributes significantly to the UK economy and supports over a million jobs – and pilots are at the heart of the industry.
“As the voice of UK pilots, Balpa will ensure our voice is influential with employers, regulators and government on the many challenges the airline industry faces.”
Balpa executive president Paul Copland said: “Amy’s experience in her previous roles will add an extra dimension to our team and will help us continue to represent pilots and ensure action is taken on the issues that matter to our members.”
