quick answers to common questions about LCAPA membership and services
1. What is LCAPA?
The Latvian Civil Aviation Professionals Association (LCAPA) is an independent organization representing pilots, cabin crew, and ground personnel, dedicated to protecting rights, improving working conditions, and promoting professional standards in aviation.
2. Who can join LCAPA?
Membership is open to all aviation professionals, including pilots, cabin crew, ground handling staff, and other licensed aviation workers based in Latvia or working under Latvian contracts.
3. What benefits do members receive?
LCAPA members gain access to legal protection, career support services, collective bargaining representation, professional networking opportunities, and a strong, unified voice in the aviation industry.
4. How do I join LCAPA?
Joining is simple. Complete the membership application form available on our website under the "Join the Union" section. Our team will review your application and confirm your membership shortly.
5. Is there a membership fee?
Yes, a modest membership fee is required to support union operations, legal services, and advocacy work. Details about the fee structure can be found during the application process or by contacting us directly.
6. How does LCAPA protect its members?
We provide expert legal advice, dispute representation, negotiation support with employers, and ensure members’ rights are upheld under national and international aviation regulations.
7. Can I get help if I face a dispute at work?
Absolutely. LCAPA offers professional assistance for workplace issues, including legal consultations, mediation, and formal representation in negotiations or legal proceedings.
8. Is my information kept confidential?
Yes. We adhere to strict confidentiality policies. Your personal information and any case details are securely handled and never shared without your consent.
9. How does LCAPA influence industry standards?
Through advocacy, collective action, and collaboration with regulatory bodies, we work to enhance safety, fairness, and working conditions within the aviation sector at national and European levels.
10. Can I join LCAPA if I am already part of another union?
Yes. While some restrictions may apply depending on specific agreements with other unions, in most cases, you are welcome to join LCAPA to access additional support and representation tailored to aviation professionals.
11. What happens if I leave the aviation industry — can I stay a member?
Former aviation professionals can retain an associate membership status, allowing continued access to legal advice and community support, but voting rights and representation in active employment matters may be limited.
12. Who can I contact for more information?
If you have additional questions, please visit our Contact Us page or email us directly. Our team is ready to assist you.
Responses to practical inquiries
Sick Leave
Described in Personal Handbook, page 9.4-1
Form A — Paid by the employer. The first 9 days of sickness.
Form B — Paid by VSAA (State Social Insurance Agency). Starting from the 10th day of sickness.- Covers the first 9 calendar days of illness.
- 1st day — Unpaid
- 2nd–3rd day — Paid at 75% of your average salary.
- 4th–9th day — Paid at 80% of your average salary.
- The employer pays this amount together with your next salary.
Form B (Paid by VSAA)
- Paid starting from the 10th calendar day of illness and continues until recovery or disability is confirmed.
- The amount paid for Form B is 80% of your average salary (calculated by VSAA).
- Payments are made by VSAA approximately once a month (according to their payout schedule or however your doctor opens and closes sick leave).
Example Calculation
Let's assume your average salary is €2,000 gross and there are let's say 20 working days that month. Average daily salary 2000/20=100
- 1st day — Unpaid.
- 2nd–3rd day 75% — 0.75×100×2 = 150 (for 2 days)
- 4th–9th day 80% — 0.8×100×6 = 480 (for 6 days)
- From the 10th day onward — 80%— 0.8 × 100 = 80 per day (paid by VSAA until recovery).
How to Submit Documents
- Call the doctor and open the sick list, and you'll need to come for a visit within 3 days. The sick leave form is issued electronically by the doctor in the E-veselība system.
- Call Crew Dispatch and notify (preferably till 15:00)
- The employer automatically receives a notification about Form A.
- After the 9th day of sickness, the doctor automatically opens Form B.
How to receive the payment:
Form A
Will be paid by the Employer automatically with the next salary
Form B
You must submit a request to VSAA (this can be done online via www.latvija.lv).
Note: sickness on hold - temporary absence type set in the system before the company receives the absence justification documents from the employee.
You must submit a request to VSAA (this can be done online via www.latvija.lv).
Note: sickness on hold - temporary absence type set in the system before the company receives the absence justification documents from the employee.
Wellbeing Day
Personal handbook page 9.2-3 under the paid leave chapter.Sicknes on hold
Personal handbook 9.4-1 under the absence due to sickness chapter 9.4.Employee has a deficit in VID income declaration. What causes that and what actions should be taken?
Why is there a tax deficit showing?
This is due to a technical issue related to Solidarity Tax.
In previous years, airBaltic used its legal right to defer part of the social tax payments (including solidarity tax)
under a special agreement with the State Revenue Service (SRS).
As a result:
The EDS system shows incomplete data for 2024 income.
It looks like employees owe tax, but in reality, there is no real debt.
This is not your fault, and the same issue happened in previous years. SRS is aware of it.
Where is the tax deficit showing?
The deficit appears in your Latvian Electronic Declaration System (EDS), under your early income declaration.
What should we do?
Nothing for now.
Do not submit your final declaration until airBaltic provides official instructions.
This same issue has happened in previous years and was resolved manually by SRS after coordination with airBaltic and their tax advisors.
Usually, airBaltic sends a full guide at the end of May or in June, explaining what to do and whether any manual input is needed.
This is due to a technical issue related to Solidarity Tax.
In previous years, airBaltic used its legal right to defer part of the social tax payments (including solidarity tax)
under a special agreement with the State Revenue Service (SRS).
As a result:
The EDS system shows incomplete data for 2024 income.
It looks like employees owe tax, but in reality, there is no real debt.
This is not your fault, and the same issue happened in previous years. SRS is aware of it.
Where is the tax deficit showing?
The deficit appears in your Latvian Electronic Declaration System (EDS), under your early income declaration.
What should we do?
Nothing for now.
Do not submit your final declaration until airBaltic provides official instructions.
This same issue has happened in previous years and was resolved manually by SRS after coordination with airBaltic and their tax advisors.
Usually, airBaltic sends a full guide at the end of May or in June, explaining what to do and whether any manual input is needed.
Where and how can I check my payslip information?
All employees can access their payslip details via the Oracle system. Here's how:
For Cabin Crew and Pilots with iPads:
- Connect your iPad to the company VPN.
- Open the Oracle app.
- Navigate to Employee Self Service (choose any language).
- Select Payslipform.
- Choose the desired period (e.g., previous month).
For employees without iPads:
Use a company desktop at work.
What information is visible?
- Planned block hours and basic monthly salary
- Calendar working days and hours for the month
- Your actual worked time, minus sick leave or vacations
Earnings breakdown, including:
- Basic pay
- Flight hour/sector overages from the previous month
- Vacation pay, night hours, special duty compensation, etc.
- Deductions (e.g., taxes)
- Final net payment
- This page provides a detailed breakdown of how your salary was calculated and what was included or deducted.
If anything seems unclear or incorrect, contact HR representative for clarification through intra-> Helpdesk-> HR or ask the union reps for help.
For Cabin Crew and Pilots with iPads:
- Connect your iPad to the company VPN.
- Open the Oracle app.
- Navigate to Employee Self Service (choose any language).
- Select Payslipform.
- Choose the desired period (e.g., previous month).
For employees without iPads:
Use a company desktop at work.
What information is visible?
- Planned block hours and basic monthly salary
- Calendar working days and hours for the month
- Your actual worked time, minus sick leave or vacations
Earnings breakdown, including:
- Basic pay
- Flight hour/sector overages from the previous month
- Vacation pay, night hours, special duty compensation, etc.
- Deductions (e.g., taxes)
- Final net payment
- This page provides a detailed breakdown of how your salary was calculated and what was included or deducted.
If anything seems unclear or incorrect, contact HR representative for clarification through intra-> Helpdesk-> HR or ask the union reps for help.