Support

The only Belgian pilot association was created in 1940 to defend the interests of commercial aviation pilots.

As per article 5 of our bylaws “Services to members”, BeCA offers a range of services to its members and provide them with contact details of our specialised advisors.

In case you face a medical/Loss of licence issue, a legal issue, a problem with your contract, etc. you should first contact the BeCA Office to inform us of your problem. We will give you the contact details of the relevant advisor.

For individual files, the first legal advice is offered by BeCA. If the member decides to continue using the expert/lawyers/advisors’ services, it will be at the member’s own expenses.

However, an intervention in the costs may be granted if the Executive Committee considers that the case can be of interest for a number of members or being of general interest to the whole profession.

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Benefits

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Loss of Licence/APPN

When becoming unfit to fly:

First contact your company. 
Advise your roster/scheduling department. In most companies, you must send a medical certificate to your company as of the first day of incapacitation. 
In case of decrease in medical fitness (see MED.A.020 on the back of your medical certificate), the holder of a Class 1 medical certificate shall seek advice of an aero-medical center. 
If you are unfit to fly for more than 20 days, your medical will become invalid. If you suspect your med-ical condition will last longer than 20 days, IMMEDIATELY alert the aero-medical center and send them your medical certificate (make sure to keep a proof that you sent it, e.g. in attachment of an email or registered letter). This will shorten the waiting period in case you need to rely on you LOL later on. After being considered fit for duty again by your own doctor, they will check this during this appointment and revalidate your licence. 
If you expect that your incapacitation will exceed 28 calendar days, advise your medical insurance (mu-tualiteit/mutuelle) as soon as possible and no later than the end of the first month of incapacitation (check for specific deadlines with your own mutualiteit/mutuelle). The medical insurance will send you a document that has to be filled by you and your employer and to be returned as soon as possible. 
If you expect a temporary or permanent Loss of your Licence (LoL) and if you are covered by your own LoL insurance, contact the insurance company ASAP. Check with your airline company if they have sub-scribed a LoL insurance for their pilots. And make sure this company is informed about your unfitness.