The mission of PHPA Local 109 is to promote the best interests of Professional Helicopter and Fixed Wing Pilots in the Air Medical community; to assist in collective bargaining activities on behalf of all Pilots represented by this Local; to promote safety, health and welfare, just wages, benefits and working conditions of its Pilots; to be an influential advocate of Air Medical Service and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Pilots through our affiliation with the Professional Helicopter Pilots Association before all governmental agencies, industry groups and public outlets; and to be the final guardian of the rights and privileges of the Professional Pilots who are members of Local 109.