Frequently Asked Questions?
The guarantees distributed by APPN are covered by three renowned insurers: MACIF for the loss of licence insurance, AXA and GENERALI for the Life / PTIA insurance. Selected by APPN for their solidity and professionalism, they offer a guarantee of security to all Pilots insured throughout their career.
25,000 members of the “ Pilots ” and 60 years of experience attest to the expertise of the “APPN ” in providing this highly specialized support to personnel cockpit air crew who face the risk of losing their medical fitness while performing their duties.
APPN 's governance model, based on Pilots, also provides a unique understanding of the risks associated with license loss, enabling the organization to gain a thorough understanding of each situation.
With no shareholders to compensate, theAPPN ’s sole objective is to offer its Pilots the best insurance at the best price.
Surpluses are thus returned to policyholders.
This mutualist approach also allows theAPPN to establish a solidarity fund to assist Pilots s facing serious difficulties.
APPN , a nonprofit organization, is led by a board of directors and a “ bureau ” composed entirely of volunteer “ Pilots .”
APPN , therefore, offers insurance policies administered by the Pilots for Pilots.
The professional license is the Pilot ’s tool of the trade. This license is contingent upon a Class 1 medical certification. The “Loss Of Licence” policy offered by theAPPN is essential and provides coverage for the financial consequences of a Class 1 medical disqualification resulting from an accident or illness. “License Loss” policies allow you to choose and customize the benefits and guaranteed coverage amounts based on your professional situation, family obligations, and other factors.
The “APPN ” allows you to protect your monthly income in the event of a temporary loss of your license, up to €20,000 per month.
In the event of permanent loss of your license, the “APPN ” also allows you to protect yourself with coverage of up to €800,000.
Any adult who holds a valid Cockpit Air Crew ’s professional license (in accordance with Annex 1 of the International Civil Aviation Organization), or who is currently training to obtain one, may apply for insurance atAPPN.
Simply fill out the online information request form on this website, send us an email, or contact us by phone.
Just a few questions are all it takes for us to send you a proposal tailored to your situation, along with an enrollment packet to guide you in choosing your coverage options.
The association dues are used to cover our administrative expenses.
This membership fee is reduced for members of an association or union affiliated with Pilot. The French Civil Aviation Authority (APPN ) recognizes the role of associations and unions affiliated with Pilots in advocating for the profession and the safety of flight crew members before national aviation authorities.
Each year, you only need to prove your membership of an IFALPA union/association of Cockpit Air Crew either by sending proof of payment of membership fees or by providing proof of membership.
The "Temporary Loss Of Licence" guarantee is a compensation for loss of salary. As a Pilot trainee or as a Pilots looking for a cockpit, you do not have an pilot salary and therefore cannot benefit from this guarantee.
You are eligible for benefits under the “ Pilots ” program for trainees at the “APPN ” for up to 3 years. As soon as you complete your “ Pilot ” training as a trainee, we will ask you to contact the “APPN ” to change your status to job seeker or employed.
As soon as you return to work, please also contactAPPN to update your coverage and take advantage of the “TemporaryLoss Of Licence ” coverage.
Any new situation requires you to adjust your coverage.
Depending on the circumstances, you may suspend your coverage in the event of a work stoppage, or increase or decrease it in light of a new situation. Contract amendments may be made up to age 50 for increases in coverage initiated by the policyholder. An amendment form will be made available to you.
You can also contact theAPPN , which will advise you on these coverage adjustments.
For any of these changes (such as a change of address or bank account, etc.), simply contact us by phone, email, or mail.
The documents to be provided in the event of a temporary leave of absence are a copy of the initial leave notice (and any extensions, if applicable), a copy of the pay stub for the month prior to the leave of absence, and the reason for the leave.
The documents required in the event of permanent termination of the position of “ Pilot ” are a copy of the decision granting permanent revocation of the license issued by the competent authority in your country.
To cancel a contract, you must send a letter with a handwritten signature requesting cancellation of the contract.