Aviation Employment Guidance

Know Your Rights.
Fly with Confidence.

When your airline puts you under pressure, you need someone who understands the situation — and knows what you need. After two decades on the flight deck across major carriers, I have seen how airlines manage these situations from the inside. I understand the culture, the process, and what is truly at stake.

20+Years of Flight Deck Experience
CILEXLegal Executives Pathway
UKEmployment Law Focus

Guidance From Inside the Industry.

Right To Fly Ltd was founded on a simple observation: aviation professionals face some of the most complex employment situations in any industry — roster disputes, contract changes, disciplinary processes, rest violations — yet the advisors available to them rarely understand the environment they work in.

With over 20 years of flight deck experience, Right To Fly brings something no generic employment service can offer: genuine understanding of airline culture, crew contracts, CAA regulations, and the pressures that come with operating in a safety-critical environment.

I provide practical, plain-English employment information and case preparation support — reviewing situations, drafting correspondence, and helping you understand your position clearly before you act.

Every enquiry is handled personally by me. No call centres. No automated responses. Clear, honest information from someone who knows what it means to work in aviation.

My Legal Framework
Services provided under the CILEX framework — the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, fully recognised by the Legal Services Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Information and support delivered under the CILEX framework — a recognised UK legal professional pathway
Aligned with current UK employment law and aviation-specific regulation
CILEX is fully recognised by the Legal Services Board and regulated by the SRA
Full regulated status in progress — enabling direct Tribunal representation upon completion
Patrick Mullan — Founder, Right To Fly Ltd

Practical Support,
Built for Crew.

From a disciplinary investigation to a formal grievance — aviation-specific employment information and case preparation support at every stage. The Law Monitor provides free monthly updates on UK employment law developments relevant to aviation crew. Contact me to discuss your situation.

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Situation Assessment
A thorough review of your situation — redundancy, dismissal, discrimination, or workplace dispute. Understand your position and your realistic options before you take any action.
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Grievance & Appeal Letters
Professionally drafted grievance letters, appeal responses, and disciplinary replies. Documents that present your case clearly, professionally, and with legal precision.
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Document Preparation
Aviation-specific document support tailored to your situation. Tell me what you are facing — I will help you prepare accurately and effectively.
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Full Case Support
End-to-end support from initial assessment through to prepared documentation and strategy. For crew facing dismissal, formal disciplinary proceedings, or more complex situations.

To discuss any of these services or enquire about availability, use the contact form below.

Get in Touch

What Your Union Can and Can't Do.

Union membership is valuable — but it does not automatically guarantee individual support when you need it most.

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Collective Priorities, Not Individual Ones
Unions are designed to negotiate for the collective — the whole membership. A union rep can be valuable support if your union backs your case. But if your interests conflict with the majority position, or your case does not meet the union's threshold for support, you may find yourself without representation at the moment you need it most.
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Individual Support Is Not Guaranteed
Many union members are surprised to find that assistance for individual employment disputes is discretionary, not automatic. Unions decide case by case whether to support you — and there are conditions attached.

"The cost of taking action on members' behalf can be expensive, which means in general a case would need to have good prospects of success to be supported (i.e. more than 50% chance of success)."
— Some aviation unions state this publicly on their membership pages. Members are often not eligible for support until they have been members for more than 3 months.
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Delays Cost You Time
Employment Tribunal time limits are strict — three months less one day in most cases. That clock starts running from the moment something goes wrong — not from when you decide to act. Waiting for approval, for a rep to become available, or for an internal process to conclude can be the difference between a viable claim and a missed deadline.
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Companion Rights Have Limits
Under the Employment Relations Act 1999, you have the right to be accompanied by a union rep or colleague at disciplinary and grievance hearings — but that companion cannot answer questions on your behalf or present your case independently. Preparation and knowing exactly what you can and cannot say becomes critical.
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The Cost of Going It Alone
If your union will not support your case, or you have no union membership, private representation is the alternative — and it is expensive. Employment solicitors typically charge £200–£400 per hour. For most crew, that makes proper support financially out of reach at exactly the moment they need it most. Right To Fly exists to close that gap.
Right To Fly works alongside your union membership — not against it. I provide individual, personal support that unions are often unable to deliver. Many of my clients remain union members — they simply found that when the moment came, they needed someone focused entirely on them.
Employment consultation — Right To Fly Ltd

The Difference Is Experience.

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Flight Deck Experience
Over 20 years on the flight deck means I understand aviation contracts, crew culture, and airline operations in a way no generic employment adviser can match.
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CILEX Legal Framework
Information and support delivered under the CILEX framework — Chartered Institute of Legal Executives — a fully recognised UK legal professional pathway regulated by the SRA.
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Accessible & Transparent
Clear, straightforward support — no hidden fees, no automated responses. Help tailored to your specific situation, at a cost that does not require a solicitor's budget.
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Personal, Direct Service
No call centres, no automated responses. Every enquiry handled personally — by someone who has been in your environment and takes your situation seriously.

Start the Conversation.

Describe your situation briefly and I will come back to you within two business days. For urgent matters please say so and I will prioritise.

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Email
patrick@righttofly.co.uk
Response within two business days
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Phone
+44 (0)2890 671121
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Response Time
Within two business days
Urgent matters prioritised — please say so
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Jurisdiction
England & Wales
UK employment law only
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Your Rights Matter.
Let's Protect Them.

Whether you are reviewing a contract, facing a disciplinary, or simply want to know where you stand — Right To Fly is here.