Formerly The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN)

Origin and Function

The Honourable Company of Air Pilots, otherwise known as ‘The Air Pilots’, was established as the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators in London in 1929. Its senior level of membership, which constitutes the majority of its membership, is restricted to current or former professional airmen, experienced in operating both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft in the airlines, corporate aviation and in all branches of the armed forces. The Company membership also includes many private pilot licence holders active in every area of sport and recreational flying. These members include pilots with a very wide range of experience around the world which extends from military and civil types flown at supersonic speeds to microlights, gliders and balloons.