Sonia Ferreira
General Manager
alpapr@iafrica.com
Emergency number : 082 826 5007

Jacques Lemmer
Industrial Relations Practitioner
alpaind@iafrica.com
Emergency Number : 082 555 5248

Sharon Vorster
Finance Officer
alpaac@mweb.co.za

Anita Heuer
Administrator
alpasa@mweb.co.za

Kristin Allen
Committee Liaison Officer

alpatech@mweb.co.za

Antoinette Keyser
Receptionist
alpasa@iafrica.com 

Piet van Schalkwyk
President ALPA-SA
082 879 637

Piet (Petrus Jacobus) van Schalkwyk was born in Pretoria in 1955 and completed his schooling during 1972 at the Lyttleton Hoërskool, today Centurion Hoërskool.

 He joined the South African Air Force (SAAF) and was accepted as a pupil pilot during 1973.  He obtained his SAAF wings at FTS Langebaanweg in 1975 and a B Mil degree at the Military Academy (Faculty Military Science of the University of Stellenbosch) in 1976.  He served on various squadrons, including a tour as the Officer Commandign 42 Squadron. During his career in the SAAF he flew as an operational and instructor pilot on the AT-6 and T6-G Harvard, Impala Mk 1 and 2, Canberra B-12A, t-4 and b-2, Boeing 707-300C, AM-3C Bosbok and various models of Cessna 185.  He served in the SAAF for a perid of 25 years, of which the final four years was spent serving in Division Intelligence in the post of SO Air, Section Military Technolog.  Here he was responsible for Air Force Technical Intelligence and Air Force Technology.

 Piet joined South African Express Airways as a pilotin 1999 and served as Captain on the De Havilland Dash 8-300 turbo propeller airliners.  During October 2000, he was appointed as a Captain at Comair Ltd, where he presently still serves flying the Boeing 737-200, -300, and -400 airliners.  During his time in the airlines, Piet served as the chairman of both the South African Express Airways and Comair Pilots' Associations.  He also served as an elected member of the ALPA SA Executive Committee for a number of years, mainly being involved in the Industrial Relations side of the organization.  During 2008/2009 Piet served as the Vice Chairman of ALPA SA.   He was appointed as the Chairman of ALPA SA during the October 2009 AGM.

Gavin Durr

Vice President

Portfolio Director : Administration & Finance

072-546-5280

Margaret matriculated from Sandringham High School in 1984, and in 1987 started work as a charter co-ordinator for National Airways Corporation.  It was during this time that she decided that she would rather be flying, and in January 1988 she started her PPL at the East Rand Flying Club in Springs.

She passed her PPL test in June 1989, and passed the Commercial Licence theory exams in October 1989. In December 1989 South African Airways advertised for candidates for their very first Cadet Pilot Training scheme.  Margaret applied, and was one of 10 successful candidates.  She completed her CPL training with SAA in September 1990, and was then offered her first job flying King Air 200s for National Airlines on their scheduled services, eventually moving over to the charter section of National Airways to fly Barons and King Air 200s.

In March 1996 Margaret joined Comair as a First Officer on ATR42s, moving over to the right hand seat of the Boeing 727-200 in September 1997.  In March 2000, Margaret was offered her Command on Boeing 727s.  The B727s were retired from service in 2003, and she moved over to the Boeing 737 fleet.  At much the same time, Margaret was appointed as a Check Captain for Comair.

During this time Margaret served on the Committee of the Comair Pilots’ Association, becoming Chairman of the association in August 2004.  Margaret was also awarded the first FEDUSA Woman of the Year award in 2003.  In early 2006, a seat on the National Executive Committee of ALPA-SA became vacant, and Margaret was elected to the position, ending her term as Chairman of the CPA. 

She is actively involved in bringing the CIRP programme offered by ALPA-SA up to date, and also is providing oversight for ALPA-SA on the National Unmannded Aerial Systems Policy Co-ordination Committee.

Margaret Viljoen

Garth McJarrow
Mentor Coordinator(Elected Member)
gmac@webafrica.org.za
083-412-9147:Mobile
012-667-1578:Home
BOX 41B

Having started out as an aircraft avionics technician and later studied electrical engineering with several years in aircraft maintenance as well as flight simulation, I tend to think of myself as a frustrated engineer that was fortunate enough to experience flying and on top of it all was able to land a great flying job.
I have been fortunate enough to have flown most of the wide bodied Airbus and Boeing's as well as their smaller versions and  at the end of it all, both have their merits.
Having been involved in the Mentor Facilitator Program at SAA for the past six years ,I can only say that it has been both rewarding as well as challenging given the make up of the new intakes that we have had to deal with.
Participation often comes with a price but the rewards one receives when giving back to a profession that you are passionate about, are endless.
 
Regards Garth Mc Jarrow
UPHOLDING  PROFESSIONALISM

Mike Seymour
Chairman: Comair Pilots' Association
082 789 2502

Mike matriculated in 1970 from Michaelhouse Balgowan in Natal. He passed his matric with university exemption and completed a Medical Technicians Diploma in 1976. After obtaining his Airline Transport License with an Instructors rating Mike worked as a freelance pilot.  He  joined SA Airlink as a Direct Entry Captain ATR42, serving as Chief Pilot: Training, running the Jetstream42 Introduction Program in 1994.

In 1995 Mike joined Comair (Pty) Ltd as a direct entry fleet captain ATR42, flying the B727-200 as a line captain. He is currently still serving at Comair, holding the position of Training Captain on the B732, B733 & B734.

Mike has earned Springbok Colours for Precision Navigation in 1981, 1984 & 1985. He also earned the Commercial Aviation Award “Pilot of the Year” in 1984 as well as the Aero Club of South Africa “Gold Wings” Service to Aviation award, and the SA Red Cross Exceptional Service Award and Medal.

Mike currently serves on the Comair Pilots Association as Chairman, and on the ALPA Executive Committee as Comair Representative. He is married to Colleen, and has two children. Mike’s family rates very high on his list of passions and priorities. His main hobbies include travel, reading, JSE, flying and wine collecting.

Carl Bollweg
Elected Member
Human Performance Chairman
Vice President IFALPA  AFI / South
083 260 7521

Carl Bollweg received his SAAF wings in 1983. After spending 12 years in the SAAF, he joined Comair in 1993 and moved to SAA in 2000. Currently, he is a First Officer on the B744. He strongly supports the objectives of IFALPA, (International Federation of Airline Pilots Associations) with regards to  promoting aviation safety, and has been the ALPA-SA Huper Committee Chairman since 1996, as well as IFALPA AFI South RVP since 2007. 
 
Carl is married to Diana, and they have two children. As a family, they participate in the very interesting sports of dog sledding and sailing. 

David Naude
Elected Member
Cell:  082 263 3435
Fax:  086 516 7399

Grew up in Edenvale, Johannesburg. Matriculated from Edenglen High School.
Diploma certificate in electronics. Currently studying a Degree in Financial
planning/management through University of Stellenbosch.
Spent 1 year in Air force, national service AFB Hoedspruit and AFB
Waterkloof.

From an early age I wanted to be an airline pilot. All work experience was
geared in the general direction. Started at an air freight forwarding
agency. Various flight operations departments as a dispatcher and manager.
Flew as a loadmaster on a  domestic freighter. Worked for Lufthansa Airlines
from Johannesburg International Airport getting my IATA dispatchers licence
working on Boeing 747-400, Boeing 757, Airbus A340, MD-11 freighters.

Started work at Airlink as a flight ops dispatcher, flew the Dornier 228
then moved across to the Jetstream 41 as an f/o and later as a captain.
Moved over as a direct entry captain on the Embraer 135 which is the
position presently held.

Married to Kirsten and have a new arrival, son Aiden. ( Ciaro and Raven the
fur children)
Avid sportsman, enjoying a wide variety of outdoor activities incl scuba
diving, hiking, soccer, squash and gym.
Travel and making new friends and savouring new cultures and cuisines.

My motto :- The secret to living is giving.

David Naude

Flying experience:

I completed initial flying training in the South African Air Force. After five years of service and as a transport commander at 41 squadron, I resigned to fly commercially. I joined SA Express Airways as an FO on the Dash-8, this after a short stint flying the Caravan and Dornier 228 for Swazi Express Airways. Following a fantastic 2 years at SAX, I joined SAA as a “boy-pilot” on the 747-400. Two and a half years later I had the privilege of flying the A319 as a First Officer.
I’m currently a Senior First Officer on the A340 with SAA. I hold an ATPL and flight instructor rating with 6500 hours.

Academic Qualifications:

I hold the following University degrees all obtained from the University of Pretoria.
•    B.Com. (Aviation Management)
•    B.Com. Honours (Business Management)
•    M.Phil. (Masters Degree in Human Resources Management)
 

Terry Eleftheriou

After Matriculating from Hyde Park, Terry received further training at Harvard University.
He joined SAA in 1969, following a career path of flying B707’s as P3 and Co-pilot, after which he progressed to flying B737’s as Captain and First Officer. He also flew the HS 748 as Captain and the B747-200 as First Officer, concluding his career with SAA as Captain on the B747-400.
During his airline career, Terry also served as Safety Captain-, Deputy Fleet Captain- and Fleet Captain on the B737, Operational Control Centre Manager and SAAPA Executive Committee Member. He is currently still involved in the Airline Industry, mostly in the charter business. Terry is an elected member of the ALPA Executive Committee. He is married and have two children.