Finnish Aviation Union IAU
The Finnish Aviation Union IAU is a trade union for professionals working in aviation technology and service functions.
Members
The largest employers of IAU members are airlines, companies that supply their technical and ground services, and Fintraffic Ltd, which is responsible for air traffic control. The duties of our members include:
- aircraft maintenance and repairs
- cargo customer service functions
- cargo handling
- catering functions
- de-icing
- passenger service functions
- ramp and lobby functions
- repair and maintenance of air traffic control equipment
- repair and maintenance of ground handling equipment
Joining the union
You may join IAU by completing the online membership application form.
The membership subscription fee for IAU in 2026 is 1.39 per cent of gross wages (not exceeding EUR 79 per month). This membership subscription fee includes membership of the unemployment fund. The part of the membership fee that goes to the unemployment fund is tax-deductible.
Student membership
Students enrolled in courses leading to qualifications in the aviation sector may join IAU as student members. Student membership is free of charge.
Alpo Laitinen (42)
As an aircraft mechanic, Alpo Laitinen ensures that aeroplanes are safe, and that air passengers arrive on time. Absolute precision and firm decision-making skills are crucial aspects of expertise in maintaining aircraft of this size and tonnage.
- Aircraft mechanic.
- Employed at Finnair Technical Services Oy, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
- A member of the Finnish Aviation Union IAU.
“The union has negotiated collective bargaining and other agreements, and actively supervises compliance with those agreements. It always provides support when help is needed. Relations with the employer are good, and issues can generally be settled by negotiation. I have served in occupational safety and health functions for 15 years, and besides my duties as a mechanic, I am currently an occupational safety and health agent. Safety is a core value at Finnair, and the company takes occupational health and safety issues seriously. This is a major plus.”
Collective agreements
IAU negotiates the following collective agreements:
- The collective agreement for air transport services
- The collective agreement for aviation information technology
Check out the IAU collective agreements (in Finnish).