About Us

Contract Lodge 501 in Daytona Beach, Florida is a subordinate lodge under the International Associates of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. It is the first and only flight instructor union. The charter was granted on March 1st 2001. Membership is open to all full time flight instructors of the Embry-Riddle Flight Department, however participation is encouraged by all flight instructors at Embry-Riddle. The goal of the organization is to promote fair compensation to employees and provide representation during investigatory interviews. Meetings are held every second Monday at the Marriott Courtyard.