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AIPA ‘Stick With It’ · Jun 17, 2025 · 40 min

Captain Andrew Marshall

Send us Fan Mail We’re kicking the new season off with my good mate, AIPA President Captain Andrew Marshall. We talk through his career so far, unpack where things stand with Reduced Crew Operations (RCO), dive into the latest on enterprise bargaining, and look ahead to what the future may hold for our profession. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and welcome to season two 00:29 – Guest introduction: Captain Andrew Marshall 02:38 – Andrew's early career and Qantas start 06:30 – Self-funded cadetship and pilot training 08:09 – Role and challenges as AIPA President 10:15 – Academic journey and Executive MBA 13:13 – Short haul EA implementation update 15:47 – Industrial relations and pay rise issues 17:50 – Negotiations and collaboration between groups 27:14 – Reduced crew operations concerns 31:35 – Importance of union representation 34:00 – Reasons for staying involved in AIPA 36:10 – Reflections on career and advice to younger self 37:59 – Enjoyment of flying and presidential role 40:05 – Closing remarks and farewell Fly safe and stick with it.

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Send us Fan Mail

We’re kicking the new season off with my good mate, AIPA President Captain Andrew Marshall. We talk through his career so far, unpack where things stand with Reduced Crew Operations (RCO), dive into the latest on enterprise bargaining, and look ahead to what the future may hold for our profession. 

Timestamps: 

00:00 – Introduction and welcome to season two  
00:29 – Guest introduction: Captain Andrew Marshall  
02:38 – Andrew's early career and Qantas start  
06:30 – Self-funded cadetship and pilot training  
08:09 – Role and challenges as AIPA President  
10:15 – Academic journey and Executive MBA  
13:13 – Short haul EA implementation update  
15:47 – Industrial relations and pay rise issues  
17:50 – Negotiations and collaboration between groups  
27:14 – Reduced crew operations concerns  
31:35 – Importance of union representation  
34:00 – Reasons for staying involved in AIPA  
36:10 – Reflections on career and advice to younger self  
37:59 – Enjoyment of flying and presidential role  
40:05 – Closing remarks and farewell

Fly safe and stick with it.

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