Welcome to the RUPA website!
The purpose of RUPA is to enhance the welfare of and to maintain the friendships and associations of its members.
Captain Chris J. “Birdman” Bird – Introduction
It is both a privilege and an honor to introduce myself to RUPA. I am especially grateful to have been asked to serve as Vice President, a role I am proud to accept in support of our community and its mission.
Celebrating 63 years in 2025
Parking Info
We are adding a new section to the website with airport parking info for retirees. Our Pass Travel Coordinator, Capt. Pat Palazzolo, has provided information on parking at the SFO MOC lot for starters. Read more here...
From the President
Retirement opens doors to long-delayed adventures—traveling to places you once flew over, exploring new hobbies, volunteering, or even returning to aviation through teaching or flying. With your experience, leadership opportunities will come naturally. Read more ...
Protecting Your Spending and Savings Accounts
As you have seen in the recent emails there have been attempts at targeting retirees saving and spending accounts. This has affected other retiree groups as well.
Read more ...
Welcome to RUPA
As a member you have access to more than 25 years of RUPANews in our archive going back to 1999. You can sign up or renew your membership right here with a few easy steps.
We also have a searchable online directory where you can locate old colleagues and friends.
Our Web support team is available to help, just send an email to support@rupa.org.