My Fellow Airmen!

​The AFKLM2020 overhaul is underway and we’re bringing you the first of many exciting changes -- AFKLM Custom Callsigns! AFKLM Custom Callsigns allow non-Staff pilots to select their unique designation from AFKLM100 to AFKLM999. 

​Your new callsign will be unique to you indefinitely. This means that if you go inactive or take an extend leave, when you return to active pilot duty you will retain your unique callsign. Choose wisely, because your new custom callsign cannot be changed once it’s requested!

 How It Works:

• Current Members have the first option on new callsign requests. You can either keep your current callsign or request a new one by completing this form: https://airtable.com/shrSovXyUc66xKBS2
• Callsign Requested will be processed by the COO. Allow 72hrs for processing.
• Once your request has been processed, a notification will appear in #pilots and your new callsign will be available in the PIREP logging form. DO NOT USE use your new callsign until this has occurred.
• To view the list of available callsigns, click here: https://airtable.com/shreNKsm9iKXA7GrG
• AFKLM Staff callsigns are not affected by this change and will be assigned between AFKLM001 and AFKLM020. They are used by active staff. When a Staff member returns to regular pilot duty, they will return to using their Custom Callsign.
• If you have any questions, contact @Philip

Dear AFKLM Airmen – ladies and gents,

Last Summer 2018 I took the helm as President/CEO of this great VA. We set out together to raise the bar. And boy, did we raise it. Over the last 12 months here is a snapshot of some of the major accomplishments:

AFKLM 2018-2019 Snapshot:
•    SkyTeam Launch
•    New Route Table, Codeshare Connection Routes, Fifth Freedom Routes & Hub System
•    New PIREP System & Crew Centre
•    AFKLM Events Committee Launch  + ATC Operations Reboot
•    New Website Launch
•    New IFC Thread Launch
•    AFKLM Academy Launch
•    Pilot Entrance Exam Automation

We’re not stopping there though. Your staff leadership team is committed to keep the VA aiming towards the future as we begin our 4th year in operations and we have an exciting plan in place to make that happen.

AFKLM 2020 Strategic Plan:

Our mission is clear: to propel the love of flight for those who fly with us, alongside us, or control the Infinite Skies.

And we will accomplish this by focusing on {a] maximizing REALISM,  [b] fostering LEARNING, [c] forging HUMAN CONNECTION [d] and sustainable GROWTH in 2020.

Many, many exciting projects are in the works to support the plan. Here is a preview of some of major changes, upgrades, and new additions that you can look forward to in Q4 2019 and  2020:

• AFKLM Classic Revamp -- focused on realism and taking advantage of the extended AFKLM feeder hub network)
  
• New Career Mode -- we’re reviewing three unique concepts and proposals to re-imagine Career Mode)
  
• New Pilot Challenges -- Rewards Program – coming in 2020
  
• Route Table Upgrades-- including updates to  AFKLM and codeshare connection routes. As well as dynamic charts for all hubs and destinations.
  
• Custom AFKLM Callsigns – coming soon, AFKLM100 to AFKLM9999, you’re choice!
  
• Regional Pilot Lounges – for all major regions, i.e. France, Holland, Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania
  
• Air Commodore – for each region, an elite pilot rank addition above Leading Commander.
  
• New Rank Badges – for all pilots and staff.
  
• New Member On-Boarding Optimization - including automated emails for welcome, orientation and satisfaction survey.
  
• Website | Crew Center Upgrades – including Live Destination Map, videos, and NOTAM archive for major VA announcements
  
• AFKLM YouTube – channel launch and AFKLM Cocktail Tales series
  
• Events + ATC Platform Re-Fresh – coming January 2020
  
• New SkyTeam Thread – coming Q1 2020
  
• Innovation Suggestion Box (Slack Channel) – for pilots to submit new ideas and requests
  
• Quarterly Virtual Townhall Video Conference Meetings - for AFKLM Staff and Air Commodore/Leading Commanders. Updates on major projects and feedback on VA direction.
  
• AFKLM Organizational Chart + New Department Mechanics – for sustained growth and expansion of staff roles. Attached you’ll find more information on this and staff openings, including  Digital Marketing Coordinator, PR Manager, HR Manager. To learn more about any of these, contact Philip COO.

As you can see, your dedicated Staff team has a lot in the pipeline. We hope you are excited because we definitely are! This is your VA, and we’re going to do everything possible to make it the best it possibly can be.

Onward to 2020! 

Best,
Omar [President]