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cripple our industry and is working to put in place a common- n October 5, Steve Jobs died at the age of 56. During his sense tax policy for airlines. 35-year business career, he revolutionized not one but Once we level the playing field, we need to set the global Ofour industries: first, personal computers, with Apple standard for the next generation of air transportation. Everyone and NeXT; second, animated movies, with Pixar; third, digital on Capitol Hill acknowledges that we need to upgrade our music, with the iPod; and fourth, telecommunications, with the national airspace infrastructure, yet both parties remain dead- iPhone. I’m going to repeat that—he locked over a long-term, fully financed FAA reauthorization bill. revolutionized not one, but four indus- After 22 FAA funding extensions, I can tell you that we need tries. He never took the easy path, and the leadership in our government to fund a bill that carries this the word “impossible” did not enter his industry into the future. Because right now, we are not only vocabulary. In many ways, he gave us stuck in the past—we are falling behind. the future by always pushing himself With a level playing field and the proper tools in place, we to perfection. stand a fighting chance to remain the leaders in the airline in- Now, looking back at his life’s work, dustry. But this revolution requires a coordinated plan of attack, and looking at the challenges and with every ally we can rally, flying in formation. It requires lead- opportunities that face the airline ers in our governments who are willing to protect not only the industry today, I asked myself, “What would Steve Jobs do?” Because let’s be clear—the airline business is an industry, if oday, we are challenging ever there was one, that needs a revolution. That change needs to start here, in North America, where all aviation industry our airlines are competing with countries and airlines that have players to get in the state-sponsored capitalism in the form of wholly owned and integrated airlines, airplanes, and airports. Our governments game. Perhaps we must work with our airlines and their employees to allow us to T should all channel Steve Jobs compete globally and level the playing field, which is currently tilted toward the competition, particularly to some foreign and ask ourselves, “What can we airlines in the Middle East and Asia. Ask yourself, When faced do to revolutionize the aviation with this situation, what would Steve Jobs do? Could he have industry?” invented the devices we now take for granted if his company spent more in taxes than research and development? Clearly not, yet that’s what might happen to the airline health of our economies, but also our jobs. It requires vision, industry if the European Union’s emission trading scheme is determination, investment, and a heavy dosage of perfection. It unilaterally imposed and if the Obama administration enacts requires a “Steve Jobs” way of thinking. new taxes on the airline industry to offset spending. This I’ll conclude by telling you that ALPA is fully engaged. We scheme would include a new $100 departure tax on every have assessed our resources and charted our course appropri- airline departure and triple the security tax on each airline ately. We are building a robust Government Affairs Department ticket purchase. Our industry is already the most highly taxed in that will increase our presence on Capitol Hill and recruit the country—more than alcohol and tobacco, which are taxed advocates for our profession. We have coordinated with other to discourage use. Is our own government trying to discourage industry partners to strengthen the airline industry in North people from flying? Our industry contributes more than 5 America so that we can better compete on an international percent to the gross domestic product and employs millions of level. We’ve developed and continue to follow a strategic plan Americans. As far as I’m concerned, these taxes will devastate that will lead our Association into the future. our industry and are job killers. And today, we are challenging all airline industry players Your union has been on Capitol Hill actively advocating to get in the game. Perhaps we should all channel Steve Jobs against any new aviation taxes. The American Jobs Act was and ask ourselves, “What can we do to revolutionize the airline introduced in the U.S. Senate without any new aviation taxes to industry?” offset the spending in the bill. A temporary victory, but a move in the right direction. This will be a long fight as Congress looks for ways to decrease the federal budget deficit, but your union is committed to combating any proposal that could potentially Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA President

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 5 WeighingIn Turning the Corner

striving for at every level. This also has several pilot groups, litigation, and strike- By Capt. Randy Helling, ALPA Vice had a positive effect on the Operating related activities. Even with the demands President–Finance/Treasurer Contingency Fund (OCF). on the Fund, policy changes adopted by s we are all too well aware, our From 2006 through 2008, we saw the the Executive Board to promote more industry has struggled recently OCF fund depleted as MECs dealt with effective use of MCF funds have helped By Capt. Sean Cassidy Awith climbing oil costs, lack of concessionary bargaining, shutdowns, to take some of the pressure off the MCF. ALPA First Vice President consumer confidence as businesses and and bankruptcies. However, strict atten- This year, we have needed less the traveling tion to cost containment and a relatively than $800,000 of the MCF to support public have tight- stable airline industry have allowed this negotiations at AirTran (which were ened their belts, fund to rebuild, and we are seeing strong wind-up costs from 2010’s activities), and instability in financial improvements. These, plus com- Continental, Pinnacle, Trans States, and financial markets pany reimbursement of merger-related United. Almost $2.5 million of the Fund worldwide. De- expenses, have helped provide fiscal has also supported litigation, the work spite these chal- relief to your MEC and, in turn, the OCF. of ALPA’s Strategic Preparedness and lenges, over the Like the OCF, the ALPA Major Strike Committee (SPSC) Go Teams, and past few years, financial supervision by the ALPA Strike your master Oversight Board. Many of these costs will executive councils (MECs) and national With sound financial continue until the end of the year, plus officers have taken significant, effective decisions and strong we’ll provide funds for our fellow pilots steps to stabilize your MEC’s finances discipline, ALPA at Evergreen as they work to secure a and those of ALPA national. They’ve can continue to be strong contract. practiced strict financial management, As we look back on the last six prioritized expenses, and collaborated the strongest, most months, we can see positive trends, with other groups to lower costs without effective, and most pointing to improvements in your sacrificing efficiency. respected pilots’ union’s financial well-being. We have In 2010, we ran a deficit of $2.3 union in the world. introduced stability where there was million. However, this was a significant uncertainty, self-sufficiency where there improvement over past years—and was dependence, and financial growth masks some very real accomplishments. Contingency Fund (MCF)—your union’s where there were deficits. After five years of consolidated “war chest”—has been an area of We have done this without ever failing income deficits, we are running a $2.5 concern for ALPA’s leaders in the past in our mission to be a leader in the airline million surplus for 2011. few years. In 2010, ALPA operations industry and without diminishing the Our actual dues income continues to had a $1.1 million surplus. But the MCF services and support we provide to our beat our projections—in part, because struggled to recover from the effects of members. Your MEC leaders and national our revenue projections are always the financial market meltdown with a net officers have spent wisely, been frugal, conservative. For 2011, dues revenue $2.7 million deficit in part because we and concentrated on our core services— increased from airline profit sharing that provided more support to our pilot groups all without raising the dues rate of 1.95 was significantly higher than we forecast. than we received in investment income. percent. They have never lost sight of For 2012, we project an $8.9 million However, we are taking steps to rebuild their responsibility to be conscientious increase in dues revenue over 2011, the the Fund and increase its self-sufficiency. stewards of your dues dollars. Indeed, result of improved collective bargaining For most of the last two decades, MCF much has been accomplished, but much agreements and higher airline profits. expenditures were supported by a con- more work needs to be done. The Special MEC Reserve Account servative investment strategy—not one Financial turmoil in the world, fluctu- (SMRA) fund’s health directly reflects the dues dollar has gone into the MCF since ating oil costs, and airline consolidation MECs’ attention to the prudent use of 1995. But when the bottom fell out of continue to threaten our industry, our your dues dollars. Today, we have more the financial markets a few years ago, it profession, and our union. However, with than $3 million more in the fund than affected everything—including the MCF. sound financial decisions and strong we had at our low point just three years In addition, in recent years, we have discipline, ALPA can continue to be ago. The month-to-month figures for faced significant demands on the Fund, the strongest, most effective, and most 2011 show the same stability that we are including end-game negotiations by respected pilots’ union in the world.

6 Air Line Pilot November 2011 Facts, Figures, and Info

n Airline Industry Update

 The Transportation Atlanta International Airport also cutting capacity to cope Canada’s runways, according Security Administration brought inert grenades in with persistently high fuel to The Vancouver Sun. Final announced that it has dis- baggage. costs. approval, which would bring covered more than 800 guns  Bloomberg reported  Per Flight Safety Informa­ runways up to international this year in bags passengers that inclement weather tion, almost 4,000 FAA safety standards, is expected have attempted to bring has forced U.S. airlines to employees furloughed next year at a cost of at least through airport security, cancel flights more rapidly during a 13-day government $400 million. AAAE Security SmartBrief this year than at any other shutdown this summer  United Continental reported. In late September, time in the past decade. are being reimbursed for Holdings, Inc. recently throwing knives and 10 guns Through September 21, U.S. salary lost during that time, announced that it expects were found in a passenger’s major airlines have canceled the FAA said. The back pay, third-quarter passenger bag at Baltimore/Washington more than 100,000 flights, almost $20 million, was to revenue to increase between International Thurgood according to the U.S. Bureau be included in October 18 9.5 percent and 10.5 percent Marshall Airport, and a pas- of Transportation Statistics. paychecks. amid declining domestic ca- senger at Hartsfield-Jackson  According to The Salt  Transport Canada pacity, according to Reuters. Lake Tribune, Delta plans to recently informed industry Capacity on domestic routes extend its fourth-quarter executives that it’s com- is likely to be down 1.9 capacity cuts into early next mitted to a draft regula- percent, while international year and to reduce capacity tion requiring mandatory capacity is estimated to rise by as much as 3 percent for 150-meter, unobstructed 0.6 percent. all of next year. Southwest, emergency stopping zones  Boeing is optimistic Frontier, and other airlines are at each end of many of that revenue for each new MarketWatch Airlines Parent Company Stock Symbol 9/30/2010 9/30/2011 % Chg. Bearskin, Calm Air Exchange Income Corporation TSX: EIF $16.85 $19.02 12.9% Alaska Alaska Holdings, Inc. NSYE: ALK $51.03 $56.29 10.3% AirTran Southwest Airlines1 NSYE: LUV $7.35 $8.04 9.4% Spirit Spirit Airlines, Inc.2 NASDAQ: SAVE $11.55 $12.50 8.2% Atlantic Southeast, ExpressJet SkyWest, Inc.3 NASDAQ: SKYW $13.89 $11.51 -17.1% Jazz Air Chorus Aviation4 TSX: CHR.A $4.66 $3.84 -17.6% Continental, United United Continental Holdings, Inc.5 NSYE: UAL $23.66 $19.38 -18.1% FedEx Express FedEx Corporation NYSE: FDX $85.26 $67.68 -20.6% Air Transport Int’l, Capital Cargo Int’l Air Transport Services Group, Inc. NASDAQ: ATSG $6.09 $4.33 -28.9% Hawaiian Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. NASDAQ: HA $5.99 $4.21 -29.7% Comair, Delta Delta Air Lines NYSE: DAL $11.64 $7.50 -35.6% Piedmont, PSA US Airways Group, Inc. NYSE: LCC $9.25 $5.50 -40.5% Colgan, Mesaba, Pinnacle Pinnacle Airlines Corp. NASDAQ: PNCL $5.43 $2.93 -46.0% Air Transat Transat A.T., Inc. TSX: TRZ.A $15.64 $7.44 -52.4% American Eagle AMR Corp. NYSE: AMR $6.27 $2.96 -52.8% 1 AirTran Holdings, Inc. agreed to be acquired by Southwest Airlines on 9/27/2010. The acquisition closed 5/2/2011. The price shown for 9/30/2010 is for AirTran Holdings. The price shown for 9/30/2011 is for Southwest stock. Southwest stock closed at $13.06 on 9/30/2010. 2 Spirit Airlines, Inc. began trading on the NASDAQ on 5/26/2011. The percentage change shown is from 5/31/2011 to 8/31/2011. 3 ExpressJet was acquired by Atlantic Southeast, a wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. on 8/4/2010. ExpressJet operations will be merged with Atlantic Southeast. 4 Jazz Air Income Fund converted to a corporate structure as of 1/4/2011. The new corporation is Chorus Aviation and is traded on the TSX as CHR.A. The price shown for 9/30/2010 is the old Jazz Air Income Fund. 5 Continental and United completed a merger on 10/1/2010. The stock price shown for 9/30/2010 is that of UAUA (United Airlines only). Continental stock price closed on 9/30/2010 at $24.34. Each shareholder of Continental got 1.05 shares of the new United stock for every share of Continental stock. n Prepared by ALPA’s Economic & Financial Analysis Department

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 7 ALPA Wins Round One on Proposed New Aviation Taxes ALPA applauds Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) for introducing the American Jobs Act in the U.S. Senate n Airline Industry Update (continued) without including any new aviation taxes to offset the spending in the bill, as initially proposed by the Obama 787 Dreamliner will begin (TSA) Administrator John administration. Reid used an alternative means of funding exceeding expenses toward Pistole announced that a to offset the cost of the Jobs Act. the end of the decade as the risk-based approach for Since the beginning of October, ALPA has been on company plans to increase screening passengers is Capitol Hill advocating against any new aviation taxes, production of the new air- being tested at the major which Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s president, called a “jobs killer” planes, reported The Seattle airports in Atlanta, Dallas- during his recent testimony before the House Committee Times. Boeing Commercial Fort Worth, Detroit, and on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Airplanes CEO Jim Albaugh Miami. Under the trial pro- Aviation (see page 17). Reid’s move was a victory for ALPA said the company plans to gram, TSA officials are assess- but was only the first round of what will be a long fight as increase Dreamliner output ing passengers who volunteer Congress looks for ways to decrease the federal budget deficit. from about the current two more information about The deficit reduction package sent to Congress by the per month to 3.5 per month themselves before a flight. administration along with the jobs bill included a new $100 by early spring. “We have two Those passengers are sent to departure tax on every airline departure and tripled the more challenges in front of security lanes for expedited security tax imposed on each airline ticket purchase. “The us,” he noted. “One is getting screening. proposal to triple the passenger security tax and impose a up [the production rate], new $100 departure tax on every airline flight would cripple  With about 75 percent and the next one is being of the work complete, the U.S. airline industry at a time when it is just beginning profitable.” Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson to recover from the economic impact of 9/11,” Moak said.  Per The Wall Street International Airport is set “We appreciate that Senator Reid understands the Journal the airline industry to open its new $1.4 billion destructive nature of any new aviation taxes on U.S. airlines, is lobbying against a White international terminal next and we thank him for not including any new taxes on our House deficit-reduction spring, reported The Atlanta industry, which would have a devastating impact on the jobs plan that includes a new Journal-Constitution. The of aviation professionals,” Moak stressed. “This, however, $100 tax on flight depar- terminal will have a new was only round one. ALPA will remain actively engaged on tures and incremental 12-gate concourse, an auto- Capitol Hill in opposition to any effort to increase taxes on increases in existing mated people-mover system, our U.S. airlines.” l federal security surcharges, and more than 3,500 parking which would reach $7.50 by spaces. 2017. Airlines estimate that not made lightly and comes kitchen associates, just as a  Per the Chicago Tribune, the added cost for individual Boeing is encouraging with much regret and only sit-down meal would be,” said carriers would be more than airlines to use iPad-based after intensive discussion Anne Duffy, media director $100 million a year and say navigation charts instead and strategic analysis,” said that the tax increases would of paper manuals. Alaska John Hale, vice president of severely affect passengers and United/Continental flight. The airline has seen and small communities. have purchased thousands 240 pilots retire since the end  According to bizjournals. of iPads, doing away with of August, and 368 so far this com, Denver International paper versions of manu- year, more than triple the rate Airport’s $500 million South als, said Sherry Carbary of of 2010. Terminal Redevelopment Boeing Commercial Aviation  HMSHost Corp. has Program is under way. Once Services. cooked up an app that lets completed, the terminal will passengers order food that  According to Flight Safety include a 500-room hotel, an Information, American can be delivered directly to open-air plaza, and a train Airlines, blaming a critical their gate area, reported the for HMSHost, which offers station. shortage of pilots caused by Nation’s Restaurant News. point-of-sale purchases at  The Associated Press retirements, is planning to “The mobile app orders go John F. Kennedy International reported that Transportation close its pilot base in San directly to the kitchen, where Airport and Minneapolis-St. Security Administration Francisco. “This decision was the meal is prepared by our Paul International Airport. l

8 Air Line Pilot November 2011 n FrontLines n American Eagle Pilots to craft contract language; if supplemental. Every segment flier program. We are ready Reach Tentative Agreement acceptable to the American of the airline industry had to begin the real work of American Eagle pilots an- Eagle pilot leaders, the entire a voice in the process that creating the world’s largest nounced in late October that pilot group will vote on the created a recommended and best airline, and that they’ve reached a tentative agreement. science-based regulation to starts with reaching agree- agreement with management provide one level of safety for ment on a pilot contract. Real on an eight-year contract that n ALPA, Congress Call for all Part 121 operations. progress with implementing provides greater job security Pilot Fatigue Rule “Given the historic col- the merger requires the when American Eagle is di- On October 4, the Air Line laboration and compelling involvement of pilots and an vested from American Airlines. Pilots Association joined science behind these new acknowledgment by manage- “Eagle pilots deserve a more than 100 members of regulations, President ment of the contributions voice in the future of their Congress calling on President Obama must safeguard air that pilots make in creating a company and their careers,” Barack Obama to ensure that transportation by directing successful airline.” said Capt. Tony Gutierrez, U.S. airline pilots are ade- the swift release of a final “United management the pilots’ Master Executive quately rested to safely per- standardized rule,” Moak continues to squander this Council (MEC) chairman. form their jobs by directing said. “With the safety of the golden opportunity to create “The MEC can provide that to the appropriate government traveling public at stake, it is the world-class airline it prom- them with this agreement. agencies to immediately issue simply impossible to justify ised to the employees, to the “This enhanced job standardized flight- and duty- anything less than immedi- shareholders, and to the flying security should protect every time limits and minimum rest ate action.” public nearly 17 months ago pilot’s job for a minimum of requirements for flight crews. when the United/Continental 10 years,” Gutierrez said. “This “Despite the two months n United and Continental merger was announced,” agreement combined with that have passed since the Pilots Rally in New York City said Capt. Wendy Morse, the our recent ‘824’ agreement, deadline set by Congress, United and Continental pilots United pilots’ MEC chair. “The which provides an opportu- the new science-based pilot conducted informational longer these negotiations for nity for senior Eagle pilots to fatigue regulations remain picketing on September 27 in a joint collective bargaining flow up to American Airlines, stalled in bureaucratic review,” New York’s financial district agreement drag on, the less and the Protected Pilot agree- said ALPA’s president, Capt. to highlight management’s likely the company will be ment, which provides all Eagle Lee Moak. “This delay is poor performance in advance able to enjoy the benefits this pilots the opportunity to be unconscionable, considering of the one-year anniver- merger offers. hired by American Airlines in the risk that exists for U.S. sary of the corporate merger “The company has wal- the future, delivers a stable troops, airline passengers, and close date. More than 700 lowed in the weeds long platform for all Eagle pilots cargo shippers who rely on Continental and United pilots enough. It’s time for manage- who wish to move on to safe air transportation.” participated in the event, ment to stop focusing on the American as well as those ALPA stressed that the along with fellow ALPA pilots minutiae and turn its atten- who wish to remain at Eagle.” FAA Aviation Rulemaking and non-ALPA pilots. tion toward the issues that When American Eagle Committee addressing airline Capt. Jay Pierce, chairman really matter to the pilots of pilots became aware that pilot flight- and duty-time of the Continental pilots’ United and get this contract AMR Corp., American Airline’s limits included representa- Master Executive Council completed. The days of our parent company, was discuss- tives from all types of flight (MEC), said, “Management pilots’ laboring under a bank- ing divesting American Eagle, operations—domestic, may be attempting to portray ruptcy contract have to end.” pilot leaders actively engaged regional, international, and success with the progress of Negotiations for a joint col- with both managements and the merger, lective bargaining agreement were committed to a produc- but the that would cover both United tive relationship based on reality is and Continental pilots have shared interests and a long- that it takes been under way since August term stable growth model. more than 2010. Agreements in principle This new agreement provides painting have been reached on only 9 Eagle pilots with job stability, airplanes, of 25 sections and one letter career advancement, and hanging of agreement. 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November 2011 Air Line Pilot 9 LegislativeUpdate n ALPA to Congress: Don’t January 2012 or there will be tell Congress they do not Tax Negotiated Benefits across-the-board mandatory want to pay tax on their The Joint Select Committee spending reductions. The employer-provided health on Deficit Reduction—or Committee is considering benefits and that reducing “Super Committee”—is several proposals, including the defined-contribution limit working on Capitol Hill to raising income taxes or equates to significant new craft a bill aimed at slashing reducing tax preferences on taxes on their negotiated the U.S. budget deficit by employer-sponsored health- benefits. These taxes should $1.5 trillion or more by 2021. care and defined-contribution not be used to reduce the The U.S. Congress must pass 401(k) retirement plans. deficit! The Committee must action now by scanning the a deficit-reduction bill by ALPA pilots are urged to act by Nov. 23, 2011, so take QR code. l

n ALPANegotiationsUpdate

The following is a summary November 1–3. Mediation continues October mediation was filed with of the status of ALPA con- Bearskin—A notice to 31–November 4. the NMB on April 21, 2010. tract negotiations by airline bargain was sent on Sept. 1, Evergreen—Negotiations Negotiations are under way. as of Oct. 21, 2011: 2011. Negotiations continue began in December 2004. PSA—A Section 6 notice November 29–30, December ALPA became the pilots’ bar- was sent on Jan. 19, 2009. Air Transport International 1 and 6–8, and Jan. 10–12, gaining agent in November A joint application for me- —A tentative agreement 2012. 2007. A tentative agreement diation was filed on July 12, (TA) was reached on Oct. 6, Continental—Negotiations was reached on April 16, 2011. Negotiations continue 2011. The pilots will vote on are under way on the 2010. The pilots voted against November 30–December 1 the agreement November Continental/United joint col- ratification on Aug. 16, 2010. and December 13–17. 8–22. lective bargaining agreement ExpressJet—A Section 6 no- Ryan—A Section 6 notice Air Wisconsin—A Section (JCBA). The parties requested tice was received on May 28, was sent on Sept. 2, 6 notice was filed on Oct. assistance from the National 2010. A joint Section 6 notice 2011. Negotiations con- 1, 2010. Negotiations Mediation Board (NMB) on was filed on March 28, 2011. tinue November 21–23; continue November 28–30; Dec. 17, 2010, pursuant to Negotiations are under way December 19–22; Jan. December 13–15; Jan. their process agreement. for the Atlantic Southeast/ 3–6, 2012; February 6–10; 9–12, 2012; February7–9; Mediation continues. ExpressJet JCBA. March 12–16; and April March 6–9 and 20–23; Comair—A Section 6 First Air—A notice to bargain 2–6. April 17–20; and May notice was filed on Sept. was filed on Oct. 1, 2010. Sun Country—A Section 15–18. 27, 2010. Negotiations Negotiations are under way. 6 notice was sent on Feb. Atlantic Southeast— continue November 1–4 and Mesa—A Section 6 notice 23, 2010. Negotiations are A Section 6 notice was filed December 19–22. was filed on Sept. 10, 2010. under way. on May 20, 2010. A joint CommutAir—A Section 6 Negotiations continue United—A Section 6 notice Section 6 notice was filed notice was sent on Feb. 2, November 9–11. was sent on April 6, 2009. on March 28, 2011. Atlantic 2009. An application for Piedmont—A Section 6 Negotiations are under way Southeast/ExpressJet joint mediation was filed with notice was sent on March on the United/Continental negotiations continue the NMB on Dec. 2, 2010. 13, 2009. An application for JCBA. l

10 Air Line Pilot November 2011 n Engineering & Air Safety Update n New U.S. ATC duration of the construction erational difficulties should temporarily removed, result- Phraseology for Runway project. consider filing the appropriate ing in the suspension of CAT Construction Example: “Warning, Runway ASAP and/or ASRS reports II operations in low-visibility On Sept. 22, 2011, U.S. air One Zero has been shortened, per their airline’s procedures. conditions. In addition, cen- traffic controllers began niner thousand eight hundred Contact ALPA’s Engineering terline runway lights are using new phraseology and fifty feet available.” & Air Safety Department at currently unavailable. Both during periods of runway When issuing departure 1-800-424-2470 or e-mail the approach and centerline construction. information, controllers will [email protected] for more in- lights will be operational Runway construction not use the term “full length” formation or to report safety at the completion of the activities result in changes when the runway available for issues. resurfacing project. to the runway environment departures has been tempo- Data indicate that runway and performance consider- rarily shortened. Pilots could n DCA’s Runway 1/19 overrun incidents/accidents ations, potentially increasing interpret use of the term “full Undergoing Resurfacing are much more likely risk if the changes are not length” as the runway length Runway 1/19 at Ronald to occur on wet, ungrooved effectively communicated. that was available before Reagan Washington National runways than on dry Recent events revealed the runway was shortened. Airport (DCA) is currently runways. Pilots may experi- several common misun- Whenever a runway has been undergoing major resurfacing, ence inconsistent braking derstandings that occurred shortened, either temporarily and nightly work is expected action on DCA Runway when controllers gave clear- or permanently, the controller to continue until April 2012. 1/19, especially in periods ances to pilots operating on should use the word “short- As the project progresses, of precipitation, during the runways shortened because ened” immediately after the portions of the runway runway resurfacing project. of construction. runway number as part of the surface condition are chang- ALPA recommends that Phraseology previously clearance to line up and wait. ing daily. Pilots operating all pilots operating at DCA used led to misunderstand- Example: “Airline 123, Runway at DCA should be aware of during the resurfacing ings regarding available Two Seven shortened, line up several factors that may affect project runway length, acceptable and wait. aircraft braking capabilities • review current DCA operating weights and “Airline 123, Runway Two in precipitation conditions NOTAMs, speeds, and efficiency. ATC Seven shortened, cleared for during resurfacing. • remain informed of phraseology was changed takeoff.” NOTAM DCA 07/195 Runway 1/19 surface condi- to improve the operating Controllers also will use the describes Runway 1/19 as tions, and environment at airports word “shortened” in landing ungrooved until April 30, • request updated surface that have runway construc- clearances for the duration of 2012. In fact, reported surface conditions as appropriate. tion projects under way; to the construction project when conditions vary from end to For further information, prevent incidents and ac- the runway is temporarily end. contact ALPA’s Engineering cidents as a result of runway shortened. As of late September, & Air Safety Department at construction; and to ensure Example: “Airline 789, approximately the first 1-800-424-2470. that pilots always know the Runway Two Seven shortened, 2,600 feet of Runway 1 is available runway length. continue. micro-milled, painted cor- n Hundreds Attend When a runway has been “Airline 789, Runway Two rectly with no rubber buildup. HIMS Seminar shortened (whether tempo- Seven shortened, cleared to Micro-milling the surface More than 300 pilot peer rarily or permanently), the land.” prepares the asphalt to accept volunteers, doctors, govern- word “warning” will preface ATC phraseology will new surfacing material. The ment representatives, and the runway number, and include the words “warning” remaining portion of Runway airline managers attended the word “shortened” will and “shortened” for opera- 1/19 between Taxiway Foxtrot the HIMS seminar, held in be included in the text of tions on permanently short- and the approach end of late September in Denver, the clearance. The ATIS will ened runways for at least 30 Runway 19 has a new un- Colo. Fifteen ALPA pilot include the available runway days or until the FAA Airport/ grooved asphalt surface. groups and 15 non-ALPA length, as stated in the Facility Directory is updated, During the resurfacing pilot groups participated, appropriate NOTAM, and whichever is later. project, Runway 1/19’s including representatives must be broadcast for the Pilots having any op- approach lights have been from Canada, Asia, 

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 11 n Engineering & Air Safety Update (continued)

and the Middle East. about the program, go to load the appropriate iPhone, and Canadian airport police The conference featured pilotassistance.alpa.org and Android, or Blackberry app for agencies, the FBI, and the presentations about treat- click on the HIMS tab. your smartphone. Transportation Security ment options and program Just hit the “JSeat” icon in Administration and to administration and provided n Updated Jumpseat Guide the bottom far-right side to preview and publicize its attendees with an opportu- Available on ALPA Mobile access policies for more than laser conference, “Laser nity to network and share Did you know that ALPA 80 airlines, A–X. Illumination of Aircraft—A information. recently updated its ALPA Growing Threat,” scheduled The Human Intervention Mobile app with a jumpseat n ALPA Reps Take Part in to take place October 27 in and Motivation Study is guide? Airport Police Conference Washington, D.C. funded by the FAA and Scan the QR code to down- ALPA security representa- ALPA has an excellent administered through tives attended the Airport working relationship with ALPA’s Aeromedical Office Law Enforcement Agencies ALEAN, which provides the in Denver. The program Network (ALEAN) fall confer- Association with ongoing provides ALPA pilots and ence in Las Vegas, Nev., opportunities for maintain- their families with informa- September 27–30. ing valuable airport law tion and resources regarding The forum provided the enforcement contacts and substance abuse that can Association the opportunity gaining insight into multiple affect a pilot’s career and to interact directly with vari- aviation security and law personal life. To learn more ous representatives from U.S. enforcement issues. l

n Member Insurance Update

n Member Benefit Plans changes. Plan participants the lump-sum LOL plan and Insurance Committee and Come Up for Renewal are encouraged to review the Group Term Life, the age- Pilot Welfare Benefit Plan Effective November 1, initial notification material to based changes are in five-year Review Board. ALPA benefit plans that familiarize themselves with brackets). Scott Baker, the Asso- are available to U.S. ALPA the 2011–2012 terms for There is good news for ciation’s manager of members will renew for their program(s). The monthly Group Term Life participants, Member Benefits, oversees another year. Plans of- and lump-sum loss of license as a 15 percent rate credit will staff support and works fered to ALPA’s Canadian (LOL) plans will experience apply to any existing or new closely with the appropriate members have a January 1 modest rate increases at most coverage during the year that pilot committees to keep renewal date. ages. ends Oct. 31, 2012. ALPA’s plans as valuable and Renewal is automatic for Both the LOL plans and Program changes are cost-effective as possible. participating members, but the ALPA Group Term Life negotiated with the insurer, For more information, terms of the renewal may insurance plan have age- in cooperation with ALPA’s contact ALPA’s insurance include rate and/or benefit based premium changes (for National Retirement and staff at 1-800-746-ALPA. l

12 Air Line Pilot November 2011 Mailbag

 Letters to the editor may be the “American Dream.” been eroded in the last 30+ depiction of the entire U.S. submitted via regular mail to I suggest that airline pilots years that Capt. Doniach that day, he determined that Air Line Pilot, Letters to the Editor, 535 Herndon Parkway, keep that in mind as this describes. The world has all airline flights had touched P.O. Box 1169, Herndon, VA election season approaches. changed since then, and we down and that Flight 28 20172-1169, or by e-mail to Corporations look to do the can’t turn back the clock to a then showed up on the radar [email protected]. job as cheaply as possible: time when there was no such landing at San Francisco “The Entitlement we would be replaced by thing as an RJ and regional International Airport. Mentality” trained monkeys if it were airlines were small operators By the way, my brother, a Capt. Joe Doniach’s com- economical. flying piston twins. Scope teacher, passed around the mentary in the September Capt. Clint Viebrock issues are very important, and article [“9/11/2001: The issue of Air Line Pilot was (Northwest, Ret.) the more jobs at mainline Longest Flight of My Life,” probably the most articulate, carriers, the better. If all fly- September] to other faculty spot-on summary of the I read “The Entitlement ing is regained by mainline members. A business teacher airline piloting profession Mentality” in September’s pilots, great! In the meantime, loved the story but was I have ever read. I recall issue with interest. I fully as the saying goes, we can equally im- hearing many fellow pilots agree with Capt. Doniach in either hang together or hang pressed with the insist they deserved high pay his claim that we are not separately. Rather than see- magazine layout simply because they were paid what we are worth...we ing regional pilots as rivals and presentation. pilots and paid ALPA dues. are paid what we negotiate, who are stealing their jobs, It’s obvious that I know a number of former and we need to remember mainline pilots should see all concerned put pilots now pursuing success- that we airline pilots are not regional pilots as partners to a tremendous ful careers outside of avia- entitled to anything. We need work with in order to improve amount of time tion who are turning down to work for it, in the cockpit, in the profession for all of us. and effort into publishing Air recall notices, some after Washington, D.C., and in the The Fee-for-Departure-Carrier Line Pilot. The entire issue nearly a decade out of the negotiating room. Task Force and the US Airways was a winner. cockpit. Sadly, that’s a pretty I would, however, take Express Pilots Alliance are Capt. Timothy Meldahl clear indicator of where the issue with Capt. Doniach’s great ideas. Maybe it’s time for (Delta) profession is heading. In a assertion that ALPA members an alliance between regional society in which “pension” are worth more than “the and mainline pilots? Editor’s note: In the Septem­ has become a dirty word, regional pilot to whom your Capt. M.A. Niebuhr ber issue of Air Line Pilot we restoring the piloting profes- captain’s seat was outsourced.” (American Eagle) ran “9/11/2001: The Longest sion to its former glory will Last time I checked, there are Flight of My Life.” To read be a long haul. many, many regional pilots Longest flight the article, scan the QR code F/O Jay Edmiston (America who are also ALPA members! I wanted to share with you above. West, medically retired) There was another article last that, through exhaustive year regarding the United/ research on the part of a data The Landing Capt. Doniach’s commen- Continental merger in which specialist at the FAA, it has Air Line Pilot arrived in the tary should be required the United MEC chair, Capt. mail yesterday. In reading for all professional Wendy Morse, bemoaned reading through pilots, working and retired. a bankruptcy process that the magazine, it During my career, I and “allowed United Airlines brought to light most of my fellows made an to outsource...to low-cost, some of the dif- income that put us in the subcontracted, often unknown ficulties [pilots] upper middle class. I often carriers” in testimony to face in [their] daily heard that “ALPA is an as- Congress [see “From the Hill,” lives in the airline sociation, not really a union” August 2010, page 32]. Again, industry. Continued to distinguish us from the many of the pilots of these now been confirmed that success in keeping the flying working stiffs in real unions. “no-name unknown regionals” Northwest Flight 28 was the public safe. The attacks on unions are proud ALPA members. last airline flight to land in the Ken Wales, [photographer of have helped hollow out the All of us need to work to United States on 9/11/2001. the “To the Struggle Against middle class in America, and improve our profession and My contact said a few military World Terrorism Memorial”­ the decline of the middle regain some of the lost wages flights were coming and going; photo. See “The Landing,” class portends the end of and quality of life that have but after looking at his radar October, page 37.] l

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n In Memoriam Stalwart ALPA Safety Rep Flies West

ne of the titans of ALPA’s aviation Osafety activism, Capt. B.V. “Vic” Hewes (Delta, Ret.), died on June 30 in n Cargo Traffic Slowing Down Atlanta, Ga., at the age of 89. Recipient of the 1961 A series of unfortunate May 2010 was driven by the Recent year-over-year ALPA Air Safety Award for events—including surg- global restocking cycle after cargo traffic declines are his many years of volunteer ing gasoline and food the recession lows of 2009. indicative of a further work to improve airport prices, the fallout from However, since the end of decline in international safety and aircraft accident the Japanese earthquake, the restocking period, the trade. Both domestic and survival, Hewes served his the debt ceiling drama, aforementioned unfortunate international cargo traffic fellow pilots—and the trav- the S&P downgrade, the events have contributed to a are underperforming eling public—as an ALPA continuing European decline in air cargo demand. seasonal trends. safety representative for debt crisis, and stock more than 50 years. market volatility—have During World War II, led to an economy fac- Hewes joined the Auxiliary ing uncertain prospects, Fire Service in his native which is reflected in the England and also was a recent air cargo industry safety pilot and operations trends. officer flying combat aircraft. Historically, the cargo In 1941, he joined the Royal industry closely follows Air Force and served as an economic activity and instructor and operational international trade. As pilot in southeast Asia. While such, the cargo industry’s on active duty in the RAF, he post-recession peak in Source: BTS, T1, July and August 2011 estimated based on IATA data investigated accidents, many of which involved fire. Hewes moved to the Percentage of Revenue Ton Miles Carried–U.S. Airlines, First Half 2011 United States in 1948 to fly for Delta Air Lines. He re- tired from Delta in 1982 at the mandatory retirement age of 60, having qualified Through the first six months in most of the Delta fleet. of 2011, cargo traffic was During his career, he flew predominately carried by 35,000 hours and more five main carriers. Atlas/ than 12 million miles. Polar, Delta, FedEx Express, As a new airline pilot, United/Continental, and UPS Hewes was appalled to find accounted for more than 75 that fewer than 10 percent percent of the traffic carried of the airline airports in in the first half of 2011. the United States had any Source: BTS, T1 emergency equipment for responding to aircraft ac- cidents. He became safety

14 Air Line Pilot November 2011 n In Memoriam Stalwart ALPA Safety Rep Flies West

chairman for ALPA’s area, regional, and national safety committees. In 1951, he organized the ALPA Fire and Rescue Committee. In 1965, in cooperation n with NASA and United In Memoriam Airlines, Hewes conducted fire “To fly west, my friend, is a flight we all must take for a final check.”—Author unknown tests that revealed the lethal

properties of burning cabin y n augustino 2008 Capt. Leo E. Wotipka TWA December materials. These tests and jocel subsequent research eventu- Capt. Duane Woerth, former 2009 Capt. William H. Woelfel US Airways October ally led to FAA rulemaking ALPA president, left, greets Capt. Richard C. Hill Northwest November requiring fire-resistant cabin Capt. Hewes at the 2006 2010 interior furnishings. ALPA Air Safety Forum. Capt. Ronald H. Misgen Northwest September Some of Hewes’ other Capt. William T. Moss Airlift October

achievements included im- Hewes was instrumental 2011 proving emergency exit in obtaining passage of Capt. D.E. Holman Pan American March Capt. Arthur C. Kegel DHL March locations and operation, the Airport and Airways Capt. Richard H. Perry Piedmont March new criteria for fuel tank Development Act in 1968, Capt. John F. Pew TWA April Capt. Richard Ardaiz Wien May integrity, improvements in which mandated that the Capt. William J. Drake, Jr. United May crash resistance of cabin seats FAA certify airports having Capt. William C. Stockum Comair July Capt. Robert B. Wollow United July and passenger emergency scheduled airline service and Capt. Steven S. Worcester Alaska July evacuation, cabin emergency thus established standards Capt. Robert F. Zalusky Flying Tigers July Capt. Richard A. Collins, Jr. United August lighting, smoke detectors, for crash, fire and rescue Capt. Roger A. Cumin Flying Tigers/FedEx August fire extinguishers, evacuation services, disaster planning, F/O Leanna Grabish Jazz August Capt. Niles L. Grover FedEx August slides, life rafts, and upgraded and emergency medical F/O George J. Haluska Delta August standards for crashworthiness technician services. He Capt. John A. Hoffman Continental August Capt. Jack W. Mason Braniff August of seats and other cabin participated in writing the Capt. Arlie J. Nixon TWA August interior furnishings. first manuals on emergency/ Capt. J.E. O’Dwyer FedEx August Capt. G.M. Bacon Eastern September In 1970, Congress ap- disaster planning, resulting in Capt. Paul A. Beach Northwest September pointed Hewes to the SAFER the FAA and ICAO mandat- Capt. Robert H. Bishop, Jr. Delta September Capt. G.W. Britt, Jr. Eastern September Committee in Washington, ing airport disaster exercises Capt. Jacob J. Caldwell, Jr. Delta September D.C., which made recom- at airline airports. Capt. Norman Cale Eastern September Capt. James K. Carter United September mendations to Congress Hewes was recognized Capt. M.N. Fain, Jr. Braniff September concerning all aspects of locally, nationally, and Capt. Geert E. Frank Delta September Capt. David H. Fulton Delta September aircraft fire safety. He also internationally as one of Capt. Thomas J. Haen Northwest September served as International the world’s leading authori- Capt. John L. Hansen Northwest September Capt. Joel C. Jensen Delta September Federation of Air Line ties in the field of aircraft Capt. Howard W. Jundt United September Pilots’ Association vice fire safety and as a tireless Capt. Charles A. Lee, Jr. Delta September Capt. Donald W. Matheson Northwest September president, chairman of the advocate on behalf of flight Capt. Billy D. Moss United September International Civil Aviation and cabin crews, passengers, F/O Paul K. Prather, Sr. FedEx September Capt. Syl Reed Northwest September Organization Rescue and and firefighters. He set Capt. R.B. Richardson US Airways September Firefighting Panel, and an unmatched record for Capt. Jerry L. Stellner Northwest September Capt. David M. Thayer Delta September chairman emeritus of the volunteer service; he will Capt. William R. Findlay Delta October National Fire Protection be missed by all who knew n Compiled from information provided by ALPA’s Membership Association. him. l and Council Services Department

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 15 Canada

n NAV Canada Reports year. Weighted charging units fiscal year 2009–2010. NAV a WestJet flight reported August and Year-end represent a traffic measure Canada’s fiscal year runs from that the incidents occurred Traffic Figures that reflects the number September 1 to August 31. just after 9 p.m. while on On September 19, NAV of flights, aircraft size, and final approach to Calgary Canada announced its distance flown in Canadian n Pilots Report Laser International Airport. traffic figures for the month airspace. Incident in Calgary Police said the green of August 2011 and for The traffic in August 2011 Calgary police were investi- laser was believed to have the fiscal year 2010–2011, increased by an average of gating two complaints from originated in the southeast as measured in weighted 2.7 percent compared to the pilots claiming a laser was quadrant of the city. charging units for enroute, same month in 2010. pointed at their cockpits There were no reported terminal, and oceanic air Traffic for the complete while trying to land in Calgary injuries to the flight crews, navigation services, in fiscal year 2010–2011 was in late September. and the pilots landed both comparison to the last fiscal 4.4 percent higher than in Pilots from both a Jazz and flights without incident. l

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION (Act of Aug. 12, 1970: Section 3685, Title 39, United States Code) 1. Title of publication: Air Line Pilot 2. Publication number: 0002-242X 3. Filing date: October 24, 2011 4. Issue frequency: Monthly except for January/February and June/July 5. Number of issues published: Ten (10) 6. Annual subscription price: $50.00 7. Location of known office of publication and 8. Location of headquarters of general business offices of the publisher, contact person, and telephone number: 535 Herndon Parkway, Fairfax County, P.O. Box 1169, Herndon, VA 20172-1169. Sharon B. Vereb (703) 481-4440 9. Publisher, Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l; Director of Communications, Marie Schwartz; Editor, Sharon B. Vereb; Managing Editor, none available, 535 Herndon Parkway, P.O. Box 1169, Herndon, VA 20172-1169 10. Owner: Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, 535 Herndon Parkway, P.O. Box 1169, Herndon, VA 20172-1169 11. Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: None 12. The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes has not changed during the preceding 12 months. 13. Publication name: Air Line Pilot 14. Issue date for circulation data: November 2011 15. Extent and nature of circulation: Average number Actual number copies each of single issue issue during published nearest preceding to filing The airplane on page 37 is a Douglas 12 months date C-47, the U.S. Army version of the DC-3, a. Total number copies (net press run) 79,771 78,597 b. Paid and/or requested circulation 1. Paid/requested outside-county mail subscriptions stated on painted with D-Day invasion stripes Form 3541 (include advertiser’s proof and exchange copies) 76,384 76,410 2. Paid in-county subscriptions (include advertiser’s proof on the wings. The DC-3’s partially retract- and exchange copies) -0- -0- 3. Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, able landing gear is one of the clues. and other non-USPS paid distribution -0- -0- 4. Other classes mailed through USPS -0- -0- c. Total paid and/or requested circulation 76,384 76,410 The DC-3 first flew in 1935, and d. Free distribution by mail (samples, complimentary, and other free) 1. Outside county as stated on Form 3541 1,202 1,237 2. In-county as stated on Form 3541 -0- -0- nearly 13,000 were built, including 3. Other classes mailed through the USPS -0- -0- 4. Free or nominal rate distribution outside 2,000 in Russia and Japan. the mail (carriers or other means) -0- -0- e. Free or nominal distribution outside the mail (carriers or other means) 1,202 1,237 f. Total distribution 77,586 77,647 The photo was taken by Capt. Yasir Raja g. Copies not distributed 650 650 h. Total 78,236 78,297 (ExpressJet) at Millville Municipal i. Percent paid and/or requested circulation 98% 98% 16. Publication of Statement of Ownership—Publication required—Published in November 2011 issue. Airport in Millville, N.J.

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16 Air Line Pilot November 2011 he [U.S.] national airspace system Comprehensive Review of FAA’s NextGen The business case simply cannot consistently meet Program: Costs, Benefits, Progress, and Tom Captain, vice chairman, principal, “Tthe demand for air transportation Management.” and aerospace and defense sector leader today, much less what we expect to see ALPA has advocated for modernizing at consulting firm Deloitte LLP, discussed in the future. As airline pilots, every day the U.S. national airspace system for an extensive study that Deloitte con- we experience an outmoded infrastruc- decades and has been fully engaged in ducted independently on the business ture and antiquated facilities and proce- efforts to design and implement the case for NextGen, published in May. He dures. We grow increasingly frustrated Next Generation Air Transportation concluded, “The business case appears that we have technology in the cockpits System (NextGen) for several years. to be an open-and-shut case. The real of our aircraft that we cannot use to its Moak’s testimony reiterated that mes- challenge is in its execution.” full advantage.” sage and ALPA’s continuing engagement Captain noted, “We found that suc- That’s the message that ALPA’s with all stakeholders in making NextGen cessful implementation of NextGen by president, Capt. Lee Moak, took to a success. He was joined at the hearing 2025, using reasonably conservative Congress on October 5, testifying at the by other expert witnesses, all of whom assumptions about future demand for U.S. House Committee on Transportation emphasized the critical importance of travel, price increases of oil, and other and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee NextGen to the U.S. economy, job gen- factors, results in an estimated net pres- on Aviation hearing titled, “A eration, efficiency, and safety. ent value (NPV) of $281.3 billion and an ALPA: Future of U.S. Airline Industry Depends on NextGen By Jan W. Steenblik, Technical Editor

Capt. Lee Moak testifying at the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Aviation. CHRIS WEAVER

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 17 More Cockpit Perspective Asked about the proposal by LightSquared, a telecommunica- tions company, to blanket the United States with high-powered ground stations that would use frequencies directly above and below the GPS frequency spectrum, internal rate of return of 44.8 percent. By Moak was blunt. “The bottom line 2026, the study found $29 billion of first- is, we need to protect GPS,” he said. year net benefits, which only increases “GPS is fundamental to the success each year thereafter. This is made up of NextGen. We’re opposed to the of 830 million LightSquared proposal.” gallons of jet fuel savings, 900 thousand hours will reduce total delays, in flight and on of time saved, the ground, about 35 percent, compared and 6.8 million with what would happen if we did metric tons of nothing.” In some areas, the carbon emissions But some analyses, Moak noted, raise avoided.” the specter of the final cost of NextGen FAA has implemented Deloitte also ballooning to somewhere between $40 NextGen capabilities Captain examined three billion and $160 billion. “With that big a NextGen schedule scenarios: (1) imple- price tag,” Moak declared, “we must get that have menting as planned by 2025, (2) ac- NextGen right the first time.” demonstrated celerating implementation by five years to 2020, and (3) delaying completion Cost overruns and delays measurable benefits by five years until 2030. Accelerating Dr. Gerald Dillingham, director of for system users, NextGen, Captain said, would increase physical infrastructure issues for the U.S. such as fuel savings. NPV by $19.8 billion and internal rate General Accountability Office (GAO), of return by 21.7 percent. On the other testified that the FAA “has made some —Dr. Gerald Dillingham, director hand, delayed implementation still progress” in implementing NextGen, but of physical infrastructure issues for the produced a positive business case but that “delays threaten to [affect] costs U.S. General Accountability Office reduced NPV by $47.6 billion and inter- and benefits.” He added, “In some areas, nal rate of return by 13.5 percent. The the FAA has implemented NextGen Deloitte study also determined that net capabilities that have demonstrated benefits to constituents would be 35.2 measurable benefits for system users, percent to airlines, 58.5 to passengers, such as fuel savings. The FAA has also 5.2 percent to the government, and made progress in streamlining its pro- 19.1 to the general economy. cesses, improving its capacity to develop new flight procedures, and focusing its What NextGen costs efforts on specific procedures that are Michael Huerta, FAA deputy administra- needed in key metropolitan areas.” tor, said that Congress had appropriated Dillingham noted that “several about $2.8 billion for NextGen between NextGen-related acquisitions are gener- 2007 and 2011, and that the FAA esti- ally on time and on budget. However, mates NextGen funding needs between some acquisitions have been delayed, 2012 and 2025 which has [affected] the time lines will be $20–27 of other dependent systems, and the billion. He potential exists for other acquisitions to said the FAA also encounter delays. These delays have estimates that resulted in increased costs and reduced “by 2018, we benefits.” will recoup our Calvin L. Scovel III, DOT inspector investment and general, said the FAA’s three biggest chal- NextGen air traf- lenges in implementing NextGen were fic management (1) completing the agency’s metroplex improvements Heurta initiative, a seven-year effort to redesign

18 Air Line Pilot November 2011 airspace at 21 U.S. metropolitan areas, not all an issue of money. It’s a failure of (2) resolving serious technical problems, management.” cost overruns, and schedule delays in Huerta noted that Congress approved implementing En Route Automation the request his agency submitted earlier Modernization (ERAM), a $2.1 billion this year to change the FAA’s reporting system for processing flight data, and (3) structure and make other organizational managing costs and schedules of other changes. The congressional approval, “transformational” NextGen programs. he said, allowed the FAA to create a He cited the “complex interdependen- NextGen office that will report directly to cies” of these and existing programs, as him and to create an assistant adminis- did other witnesses. trator for NextGen. To read ALPA’s full statement Scovel said that Lockheed-Martin Dillingham said that the GAO is to the Subcommittee, scan delivered an incomplete ERAM software “con­fident” that FAA’s recent changes in the QR code and click on the package to the FAA Technical Center, NextGen program management will bring testimony document dated which did not have the capability to “greater and more focused accountability.” Oct. 5, 2011. fully and properly test it. He asserted that the FAA approved ERAM anyway $100 per takeoff! and sent it to all 20 U.S. air route traffic Two days after the House hearing, Moak control centers, where controllers have applauded Senate Majority Leader had to use cumbersome workarounds to Harry Reid (D-Nev.) for introducing the make the system work. ERAM is being American Jobs Act in the U.S. Senate used now only in Salt Lake City and without including any new aviation Seattle Centers. Currently a few years taxes to offset the spending in the bill, as behind schedule and billions of dollars initially proposed by the administration. over budget, ERAM is a “foundational” However, the Association’s leaders believe system for NextGen. that this was only the first round of what will be a long fight as Congress looks Who pays—and who’s for ways to decrease the federal budget accountable? deficit (see “ALPA Wins Round One on Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), ranking mem- Proposed New Aviation Taxes,” page 8). ber on the Subcommittee, cautioned Tom Hendricks, senior vice president against reducing the priority of NextGen for safety, security, and operations for funding. “Because many NextGen the Air Transport Association (ATA), programs are dependent on one or more noted that U.S. airline tickets are sub- systems, delays in one program mean ject to 17 taxes and fees already. These delays in others,” he noted. “My concern taxes and fees, he added, today make is, What happens when we add severe up $61 of every $300 ticket—a higher budget constraints on top of logistical rate than the so-called “sin taxes” program delays?” on tobacco and alcoholic beverages. Costello acknowledged, “Simply Hendricks said that’s a heavy burden on providing more funding is not the an industry that has lost $55 billion and entire solution to successful NextGen 160,000 jobs since 9/11. implementation.” However, he warned, Hendricks said ATA member “at what point is ‘doing more with less’ airlines’ priorities were to (1) acceler- just adding to the problem and making ate implementation of RNAV and it even more difficult for it to succeed on RNP navigation, (2) streamline the time and on budget?” process for developing and approving Rep. John L. Mica (R-Fla.), chair- performance-based navigation (PBN) man of the House Transportation and procedures, and (3) develop metrics to Infrastructure Committee, added, “This is measure success.

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 19 First-day traffic at Phoenix Sky Harbor exceeded that of other airports by a Known Crewmember Update: PHX, significant margin, with an estimated 300–400 pilots going through the IAD, and BOS Airports Implement five different KCM access points. As at the other airports, the PHX system Alternative Pilot Screening Process operated flawlessly, taking just a few seconds to clear each authorized pilot. he Known Crewmember (KCM) alter- The pilots, local Transportation Security By Molly Martin native pilot screening process added Administration (TSA) security officers, Contributing Writer three new locations in October, com- and local airline station personnel all Tpleting all seven test sites at airports expressed great satisfaction with the across the country. Phoenix Sky Harbor system’s operation. International Airport (PHX) kicked off the KCM debuted at Washington Dulles rollout on October 4, followed by Wash- with two access points, one located in ington Dulles International Airport (IAD) the main terminal, lower level, beside on October 12, and Boston Logan Inter- the employee checkpoint next to the national Airport (BOS) two weeks later. baggage claim area, and the other in 3 4 7 1 6

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KCM Sites Current Sites: 1. Chicago O’Hare International Airport 5. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 2. Miami International Airport 6. Washington Dulles International Airport 3. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport 7. Boston Logan International Airport 4. Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport

20 Air Line Pilot November 2011 Concourse C, adjacent to the Federal Inspection Services facility. While the Airlines American Eagle FedEx Express SkyWest typical transaction requires about 10–15 Atlantic Frontier Southwest seconds, one pilot claimed he went Participating in Southeast Hawaiian Sun Country through in just 6 seconds. More than 200 Known Atlas Horizon United pilots breezed through IAD using KCM Crewmember* Chautauqua JetBlue US Airways on its opening day. Comair Mesa Boston Logan, the last airport to ABX Air Continental Piedmont * Additional airlines come on line in October, rounded out AirTran Delta PSA are expected to the projected test sites for the program. Alaska Executive Republic participate in the BOS features five access points that are American ExpressJet Shuttle America future. spread across all terminals, though C and D do share an access point. This alternative airport screening from the 28 participating airlines to program allows TSA officers to verify a enter secured areas through dedicated pilot’s identity and employment status KCM access points. Atlantic Southeast via web-based connections to airline and ExpressJet are the most recent ALPA employee databases, permitting pilots airlines to participate in KCM.

What’s Next for KCM? For more KCM information and ongoing updates about the program, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole scan the QR code above. informed ALPA and the Air Transport Association (ATA) in March that a 90-day evaluation “clock” would start when the last airport included in the Known Crewmember (KCM) test phase began operations. The last airport, Boston Logan International, came online October 25, so Jan. 23, 2012, will mark the end of the 90-day period and the date by which the TSA will determine whether KCM will be approved as a standing program, and thereby clear the way for nationwide implementation. KCM operations started at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Aug. 9, 2011. Thereafter, five other airports—Miami, Seattle, Minneapolis, Phoenix, To link to the KCM article in Washington Dulles, and Boston—were brought online sequentially, roughly two the September issue, scan the weeks apart. QR code above. The system has performed virtually flawlessly thanks to the superb work of ALPA’s partner in this undertaking, the ATA, its member airlines, and its project management team. The TSA has actively participated with both organizations in developing and deploying the program. Because of this partnership, more than 2,000 pilots are approved at KCM access points each day, and more than 50,000 pilot entries into airport secured areas via KCM have been recorded since the program began. KCM began operations with 13 participating airlines, and as of press time now has 28 participating airlines, so industry interest in KCM has demonstrably grown in a very short time. To link to the KCM article in What’s next for KCM? ALPA has been actively engaging with the ATA and the the October issue, scan the TSA on the nationwide implementation of the program pending TSA approval QR code above. by late January 2012. Stay tuned.

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 21 ometimes slowly, sometimes Circular (AC) 150/5200-30C, “Airport recommendations about other ground abruptly, winter comes to much Winter Safety and Operations.” The deicing/anti-icing issues. The updated of North America, and most AC provides guidance on developing HOT tables incorporate new information, ALPA members will have to deal the airport’s snow and ice control plan including the finding that Type I fluid with it. (SICP), conducting and reporting runway performance on aircraft constructed SThe season of ice—which consists of friction surveys, and establishing snow primarily of composite materials is not snowflakes, freezing rain and drizzle, ice removal and control procedures. The as good as on aluminum surfaces. fog, or compressed snow—forces us to SICP contains the safety requirements, Review your airline’s current ground be prepared for challenging operating snow clearing criteria, and other opera- deicing program, holdover times, and environments. tional information intended to ensure taxiing techniques on a regular basis. Winter brings increased potential for safe aircraft movement on the airport. inflight icing and for ground icing when While airport personnel should Inflight icing snow, slush, or ice adheres to aircraft and properly clear aircraft movement areas As air temperatures drop, the freezing airport pavements. Falling or blowing snow of snow, we must be mindful of our level will continue to fall until reaching and ice fog reduce visibility, and runway airplane’s wheel footprint, engine nacelle the surface, significantly increasing the contamination can extend both takeoff heights, and wingspan to avoid hitting potential for encountering inflight icing. and landing required runway distances. snow banks. Pilots should remain vigilant and heed a As winter is already under way in few simple rules concerning inflight many places where ALPA members fly, Aircraft ground deicing icing conditions: let’s take a look at winter ops—what’s Deicing fluids continue to improve, • Understand that “known icing” does new and what’s worth our review. requiring constant review, evaluation, not presuppose an accumulation rate, and testing of holdover time (HOT) and each icing encounter is unique. Winter ground ops tables (see “Notes from a Winter Ops • Any accumulation on aircraft surfaces Deteriorating conditions may cause a Conference,” page 24). begins to degrade aircraft performance, wet runway to ice up; rising tempera- On Aug. 29, 2011, the FAA published handling, and controllability. tures may cause frozen contaminants to “FAA-Approved Deicing Program • Have an exit strategy before encoun- melt and overcome ground operations. Updates, Winter 2011–2012,” which tering conditions with the potential to Airport operators derive their guid- provides new HOT information, a list of exceed aircraft limits. ance on winter ops from FAA Advisory approved deicing/anti-icing fluids, and • Know what your aircraft operator’s

R. K unzel (U nited ) F/O J osef R. eason of ce By Capt. Charles Hogeman (United), ALPA Aviation Safety Chairman 22 AirS Line Pilot November 2011 I What Controllers Wish All Pilots Knew—and Did Some pilots have state-of-the-art weather detection equipment By Steve Serur, ALPA Staff Engineer in their aircraft; others don’t. Controllers don’t know which you (and former air traffic controller) have. If you need more weather “service,” ask for it. The controller will tell you what’s in your path, but won’t neces- In general, air traffic controllers have a global, or macro, view; you sarily tell you what to do. That’s what pilot-in-command authority and your fellow flightcrew members have the tactical view. is all about: don’t wait for ATC, make a decision—then talk to the ATC’s first duty priority is to keep aircraft separated and issue controller. safety alerts. Controllers will provide additional services to the extent Controllers are not mind readers. If you need to deviate immedi- possible, contingent only upon higher priority duties and other fac- ately and can’t wait for a clearance, tell the controller exactly what tors that include the limitations of radar and the controllers’ workload you plan to do, so ATC can plan around you. Don’t just say, “Turning associated with the volume of traffic and frequency congestion. left.” Also, if you’re deviating for weather and change controllers, let the new controller know how you plan to get back on course. Not all radars are the same Regarding weather radar, don’t expect controllers to see what you PIREPS: Share the wealth see from the cockpit with as much detail as you do. While control- Try to issue a departure or arrival PIREP when you experience lers’ weather picture has improved substantially with the advent something worth reporting (for example, icing, turbulence, or of Doppler weather radar networks plus color scopes and displays hail). Use the standard terms for precipitation: “light,” “moderate,” in ATC facilities, it’s usually not as good as the high-update-rate “heavy,” “extreme,” and “intensity unknown.” weather radar pointed out of the nose cone of your airplane. If you have state-of-the-art equipment in your airplane, share the Also, the precip that the controller sees on his or her display can wealth. Don’t be reluctant to report ice buildup, even though your be as much as six minutes old, which doesn’t help with transient anti-icing/deicing system is staying well ahead of the accumulation weather phenomena. Thunderstorms can develop at rates as fast as rate. Someone behind you may not have the same capability. 6,000 feet per minute—much faster than ATC updates. For example, if you’re in a holding stack, be proactive in reporting ice accumulation so that others entering the stack with Key the mike! varying degrees of anti-icing/deicing equipage can predict potential When you need to make a tactical maneuver around weather— problems and how much time they will have to deal with them. For whether for icing, turbulence, or thunderstorms—let ATC know as controllers, extricating an airplane from a holding stack and moving soon as possible. If you need to turn in three minutes, don’t keep it it up or down is not simple. Help out the controllers and your fellow a secret. Say something like, “We show extreme weather ahead and pilots! will need a turn within three minutes [or 25 miles].” Let the control- When the going gets tough, the tough have less time to help you. ler know how big a problem it is for you and how long you have Just like on the highway, when the weather gets bad, separation and to resolve the problem. Controllers use that kind of information to sequencing become more difficult, leaving less time, not more, for prioritize what they’re working on. If you don’t tell them, you’ll get controllers to issue weather information. So when the weather is bad, whatever sense of urgency they feel is appropriate vis-à-vis whatever and the controllers are busy, you’re least likely to be offered that help- else is going on. ful vector. Keep your eyes open and ask—and you shall receive. manual (AOM) says about airspeed icing systems, in accordance with flight the anti-icing systems are activated. guidance and using the autopilot when manual guidance. Pilots of airplanes having a maximum in icing conditions. Continuously monitor the ice ac- takeoff weight (MTOW) of 60,000 • Make use of all available training re- cretion throughout the flight and its pounds or less should understand that sources when preparing for winter. possible adverse effects on the aircraft’s these airplanes are more susceptible Before flight, and especially during performance. With increased accretion of to undetected ice buildup than larger winter operations, pilots should ensure ice on the horizontal stabilizer and verti- airplanes. Exit icing conditions as soon as that they are fully aware of the weather cal fin leading edges, the stall angle of reasonably possible, and always operate conditions and forecasts for their entire attack will be reduced. The autopilot will the airplane in accordance with the AFM route, including possible diversion to an compensate for this change until reach- procedures for flight in icing conditions. alternate, note all weather updates, and ing a point at which the autopilot will The FAA recently issued a final rule act in accordance with their flight opera- automatically disengage. Pilots should (see “ALPA Supports Tougher Ice Cert tions manual (FOM). note their airline operating procedures— Standards,” page 24) to change certain For aircraft not having an ice-detec- especially regarding using the autopilot regulations pertaining to flight in inflight tion system, pilots should, when flying during icing conditions. icing. The new rule mandates that in known icing conditions, be aware of Ice accretion will add weight to the aircraft having an MTOW of less than the physical cues for recognizing the first airplane, thus increasing stall speed, 60,000 pounds and equipped with an ice signs of ice on specified surfaces. Any and drag, which will eventually lead to a detection system must alert the flight buildup of ice, especially on wing leading dangerous aircraft configuration. Pilots crew when activating the ice protection edges, propeller spinners, and cockpit must take the appropriate action, con- system is necessary. The system must be side windows, should be sufficient sistent with their airplane flight manual capable of being activated manually or indication to activate the aircraft anti- (AFM), in a timely manner to ensure that automatically. 

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 23 important evolutionary step toward improving safety of alpa supports flight….” However, ALPA warned, more regulations need to be promulgated, “along with the supporting research tougher icing cert to address all the remaining concerns for flight in SLD icing conditions. standards “In particular,” the Association continued, “ALPA would The FAA’s August 2011 update on approved aircraft deic- like to see more research conducted to enable regula- ing fluids and holdover times resulted from the agency’s tions that would address the potential SLD effects on all 2010 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at transport-category aircraft, to include those with a takeoff strengthening federal aviation regulations (FARs) regard- weight of 60,000 pounds or more…. [I]t cannot be as- ing icing certification of airliners. ALPA endorsed the FAA sumed that an absence of accident/incident data for the proposal but warned that even more regulatory action is larger aircraft means an absence of risk. Further research needed. is needed to better understand the science of SLD and to The NPRM proposed amending airworthiness analyze its effects and potential safety risk to all aircraft standards to improve the safety of flight of transport- types regardless of their size and/or control design.” Category airplanes certified for flight in icing conditions. ALPA also supports recommendations made by the The proposed regulations would Ice Protection Harmonization Working Group (IPHWG). • expand the certification icing environment to include These recommendations concern the timing of icing freezing rain and freezing drizzle, protection systems activation and would require some • expand the engine and engine installation certification airplanes to exit all icing conditions after encountering requirements, and some airplane component certifica- large-droplet icing conditions conducive to creating ice tion regulations, to include freezing rain, freezing drizzle, accretions aft of the airframe’s protected area. ALPA has ice crystals, and mixed phase icing conditions, and long emphasized the need for airliners to be equipped • require airplanes with a maximum takeoff weight of with the means to automatically inform the flight crew less than 60,000 pounds or with reversible flight controls when hazardous icing is adversely affecting the airplane. (i.e., those that can be back-driven by air loads on the ALPA recommends continuous funding for flight icing flight control surfaces) to meet new safety standards to research. A focus of that research should be providing address supercooled large droplet (SLD) icing conditions. flight crews with better methods to identify the type of The proposed regulations were the result of an exten- icing environment in which they are operating and, in sive review of icing accidents and incidents, and recom- particular, to be alerted to any effects that icing is having mendations from the FAA Aviation Rulemaking Advisory on the flight characteristics of the airplane. ALPA encour- Committee (ARAC) on which ALPA participated. ages development of technical systems that would auto- Commenting on the NPRM, ALPA said the Association matically detect the presence of hazardous ice, measure endorses the NPRM proposals and “views them as an the rate of accumulation, and alert the flight crew. ) A ir M icronesia (C ontinental B rown J effre y L. . apt C

Deicing fluids have improved a great deal since 1990, and the notes from a winter frequent changes to holdover tables are a result of the fluids being tweaked and new types being introduced monthly. On the other ops conference hand, fluid corrosion (e.g., cadmium and catalytic) has become a large concern for both manufacturers and regulators, and fluid By F/O Steve Jangelis (Delta), ALPA Airport vendors must provide corrosion testing reports. Ground Environment Group Chairman A new airport-based system to determine holdover time is being tested in Canada. The system takes the current precipitation On October 5–6, I attended the Air Canada Pilots Association level (measured via a catch device) and provides rapid, automated (ACPA) Winter Operations Conference in Montreal, Quebec. Here updates on holdover times based on fluids available. These updates are some highlights: could be relayed electronically, like ATIS, via ACARS. The system has Transport Canada mandates that flight attendants receive training been tested for six years and should be approved soon; Transport about icing. The training advises the flight attendants that they are Canada and the FAA are jointly working on regulations for installing the flight crew’s “eyes” and stresses the “clean aircraft” concept—i.e., this equipment. what that means and looks like. Flight attendants are encouraged to The big news: Ducted air (steam) deice technology is expected contact the pilots if they feel the conditions do not look safe. This is to go on the market next year after this winter’s final tests of the an excellent idea that we should import into the United States. system, which uses ducted air to melt ice on aircraft. The boom A Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) committee developing truck blows air into a soft air bladder, similar to a Zodiac boat, best practices for aircraft anti-icing/deicing has named several which then spreads the air over a large area of the airplane. The “most wanted” safety enhancements: deicing pad communications, system can deice an entire airliner in one-third the time required vehicle safe zones, positive aircraft hold procedures (to prevent for conventional deicing, and with no environmental impact. The pulling an airplane out of the deicing bay without communications), technology appears very promising and may spell the end of fluid and yearly fluid testing. deicing as we know it.

24 Air Line Pilot November 2011 CHRONICLING ALPA’S STRATEGIC PLAN BOD Delegate Committee 8: ORGANIZING By Jalmer Johnson, ALPA General Manager

LPA’s organizing goals and priorities are set by its Board union’s of Directors (BOD). In 2000, the BOD’s Pilot Unity focus on To view a summary Resolution reaffirmed ALPA’s long-standing objective to increasing of the seven previ- ous BOD Delegate represent all members of the airline piloting profession its mem- Committee articles, Ain the United States and Canada. In 2008, the BOD refined the bership by read “ALPA’s Strategic focus and determined that, because of ALPA’s limited staff and directing Plan Progress Report,” financial resources, “organizing target decisions must be made the OTF to October, page 26. Or strategically through the work of ALPA’s Organizing Task Force “develop scan the QR Code with your smartphone. [OTF] to ensure that ALPA can effectively represent both cur- a meth- rent and newly organized pilot groups.” odology One of the strategic targets that the OTF selected, in concert to measure the projected value of adding any prospective with ALPA’s Executive Council, was JetBlue. While ALPA was pilot group to ALPA,” along with new cost-effective tactics and unsuccessful in its first representation vote at JetBlue in August techniques for organizing and new pilot group representation. 2011, the strong support from the 274 members of the JetBlue It also tasked the OTF to “identify and develop internal organiz- Organizing Committee and the 834 pilots who voted for ALPA ing goals designed to foster member support for the goals and representation has set a solid foundation for the future. priorities of the union.” The OTF is currently developing these cost-benefit analysis metrics. Survey Says… The OTF’s responsibilities also include internal organizing, which it will focus on through 2012. For the Association to con- Last month, Air Line Pilot asked for your feedback on the tinue to be successful, it must be internally unified and strong union’s strategic plan. Hundreds of ALPA members partici- before it can attempt to strengthen itself through growth. pated. Thank you! To do that, ALPA needs to create a greater understanding of Among the five questions posed, we wanted to know how the organization’s activities on behalf of its members in a familiar ALPA members were concerted effort to strengthen member support of the union’s with the strategic plan that the goals and priorities. Board of Directors established in 2008. More than half of those who took the survey said “not at all” ALPA Wants Your Feedback! and “very little.” This ALPA is seeking member information is critical feedback regarding as the Association Known Crewmember. continues to modify and expand upon the ways it communi- Expedited screening cates with members. for pilots has been a priority for the union and was included in the 2008 and 2010 A noteworthy organizing achievement made during the past strategic plans. The Known Crewmember program has been year was the successful merger between ALPA and the Canadian up and running on a trial basis since North Pilots Association. Within one month of that merger, the August. Since then, seven airports Canadian North pilots ratified a tentative labor agreement that have been equipped with Known reflects advances in employment protection for long-term job Crewmember access points (see “Zero stability, pay rates, and overall quality-of-life improvements. The to Cleared in 6 Seconds,” page 20.) 108 flightcrew members are the ninth pilot group in Canada to Please go to www.alpa.org/survey, join ALPA, further strengthening ALPA’s position as the preemi- or scan the QR code, to take the short nent voice of airline pilots in North America. survey. At the 2010 BOD meeting, delegates further defined the

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 25 I have compiled a list of my favorite apps, most of which I have found very useful as an airline employee. While most of these apps are available across all smartphone platforms, my perspective is from the Android market, so I’m not certain if they’re available for the Apple or RIM markets. By Capt. Greg Roberts (United)

Editor’s note: This article is adapted with permission from the summer/fall 2011 issue of Bayliner, United Council 34’s publication.

Free apps (captain’s special)

ALPA Mobile—This app is continu- ally evolving and becoming even more useful. It now has a complete jump- seat guide showing airline jumpseat policies as well as contact phone There’s An App numbers. In the private members- only area, after signing in with your member number and password you have access to the master executive council section with com- mittee listings and contacts. The app is available for Droid and iPhone users and for the Blackberry market but with fewer (or Website) functions (scan the QR code to download the apps).

Flight Plan Mobile—This free app interfaces with the web- site fltplan.com. Do you ever wish you had the capability that Dispatch has to view our flight For That! plan overlaid on the current Doppler radar map? Well, now Skype—When in Wi-Fi range, this app allows you to use your you do. You can even view any Skype account straight from your mobile device to talk into airborne flight with its actual your phone just as you would if you were on your mobile net- route, including any reroutes. work while away in foreign locations. The app is free; however, Other functions with this app to make calls to land lines or cell phones requires a balance on include one-button push to get your Skype account. airport weather, including METAR, TAF, and NOTAMs. You can even download airport charts (10-7, 9-1, etc.). Even more func- Viber—An alternative to Skype, try Viber for free international tionality is available if you sign up (for free) on fltplan.com. (or domestic) calls and text messages to other Viber users using 3G/4G or Wi-Fi (Skype only allows calls on a Wi-Fi network). Just Relax & Sleep—Trying to sleep after flying the all-nighter, get your friends and family members to also download Viber. only to have loud noises in the hallway, and the air condition- It uses your existing contact list and recognizes which ones are ing isn’t loud enough to cover up the errant noises or it cycles already on Viber. This app is also a good option for anyone who on and off? This app is basically a white-noise generator on has a limited text and/or calling minutes plan. steroids with more than 50 sound selections that can be used independently or mixed together with other sounds with fully Google Translate—Translate any word or sentence from one customizable sound levels. Your phone or alarm will still come language to another, then send it via SMS or e-mail without through while this app is active. retyping it. After translating your entry, just press the speaker button to hear the correct pronunciation.

26 Air Line Pilot November 2011 Gasbuddy—Interface with gasbuddy.com to find current gas prices at local gas stations. You can load in your favorite stations for a one-click view to find the cheapest gas. Frequent- user updates keep the database current. While traveling, you can use this to plot the best gas stops along your route.

Handcent SMS—This independent SMS app has better functionality then most stock messaging applications for in- coming and outgoing SMS messages, and it also lets you assign independent sounds for each incoming SMS.

Pocket Cloud—This is a free app (also available is one paid app with more functionality for $14.95) that gives you access to your always-on home computer through VNC interface. With this app you get full-function access to any program or file on your home computer as if you were sitting in front of that computer.

No LED—If your smartphone screen goes black with no LED notification of a missed call, SMS, or voice mail while out of the room (specifically the Galaxy S and other Samsung phones), then you might find No LED useful. With any missed event, a different customizable colored pixel blinks and moves around the screen, giving you a visual alert of anything you might have missed.

Where/Places/Yelp—All are good GPS-based apps that give user reviews, addresses, and contact phone numbers as well as access to menus for pubs, restaurants, and areas of There’s An App interest near your location. Good for those 19-hour and 59-min- ute layovers in unfamiliar cities.

Scanlife—This is a good barcode scanner and is useful when shopping. Just scan the product barcode and the app will inter­ (or Website) face with online price comparisons to compare other store prices. Paid apps

FlightTrack—$4.99. As a commuter, this is possibly my most For That! useful app, but I get quite a bit of use out of it while flying my trips as well. Just load in an airline and flight number, and the TuneIn Radio—Are you always on a trip when your favorite app will alert you to any change in departure time, arrival time, football team is playing and want to hear the play-by-play or do or gate assignment. Select a flight, and FlightTrack will give the you find that you just want to listen to a hometown radio sta- historic performance and actual scheduled flight time (once the tion? TuneIn Radio is a simple and free app that once loaded flight plan has been filed with ATC).Y ou can also view the aircraft on your mobile device will give you streaming access to more over a map once it is airborne (not as good as Flight Plan). As a than 50,000 channels of local, global, and internet radio. commuter, just select “Find alternate flights,” and you will get a list of all flights from every carrier between the two city pairs Mobo Music—Free MP3s downloaded to your phone. Just (including whether they are delayed or not). Then, for those type in the name of the artist or song, then select Download, scheduled deadheads, there is also a link to Seatguru.com to and the song is added to your phone memory or SD card. determine whether you got stuck with a bad seat.

Ringdroid—Want to use one of your MP3s as an incoming PDAnet—$15.95. This app allows your mobile device to be ringtone but the intro to the song is too quiet for you to hear tethered to your laptop and functions as a modem. You then in a loud environment? Ringdroid allows you to customize any use your laptop at whatever speed your phone is functioning at song to start and end from any point, enabling you to pick your the time (3G, 4G). In some 4G areas, I have connected at 4–6 favorite section of the song as your ringtone. MBPS download speeds, quite often faster than the Internet ac- cess provided by the hotel (can you say Holiday Inn Chantilly)? Myxer—This app interfaces with the myxer.com website and Stuck in the cockpit or the terminal with a ground stop? Just has hundreds of free and pay sounds to assign as incoming fire up your laptop with PDAnet, and you are all set. ringtone or SMS text alert.

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 27 FFDC MEC Working Group Advances Mutual Collective Bargaining Goals

LPA’s Fee-for-Departure-Carrier (FFDC) Master Executive goals, as they continued to refine their strategic plan. They Council (MEC) Working Group convened in Herndon, also shared negotiating tactics and methods they employed to AVa., in October to discuss issues of particular interest promote and protect their members’ interests in response to to pilots in this segment of the industry and collaborative ap- corporate business transactions and transfers of flying. proaches to meet collective bargaining and contract enforce- ment goals. The focus was on airlines’ network systems and the Contract implementation—a case study role that “fee-for-departure” airlines play in extending network Representatives from the Pinnacle-Mesaba-Colgan Joint operations, as well as strategies to capitalize on the consoli- Negotiating Committee (JNC) reported on the process they are dating environment. Nearly 40 pilots from ALPA-represented following to implement the joint collective bargaining agree- regional and mainline pilot groups, national officers, and staff ment (JCBA) they achieved last winter and to educate their participated in the two-day meeting. pilots about its provisions and to monitor compliance. The Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s president, opened the meeting, group members have employed a “frequently-asked-questions” discussing a number of pending issues that could fundamen- repository, ALPA involvement in systems operational control, a tally change the airline industry in North America, including “quick reference” contract, pilot involvement in crew scheduler flight-time/duty-time regulations, foreign ownership and training, and a JCBA e-mailbox and “contract duty officer” control, industry consolidation, and legislative proposals to tax hotline to answer questions. They also discussed recent letters members’ health-care benefits and impose new fees (i.e., taxes) of agreement they negotiated with management to refine on airlines. He explained that on Capitol and Parliament Hills the JCBA and aid the operational merger of the three airlines there is no clear advocate for aviation—a void that ALPA pilots rather than filing grievances and retaining lingering disputes. are well-positioned to fill. “[ALPA] pilots are credible, our posi- The keys to their success so far? “Let go of your pre-merger tions are credible, and we have the principle of mass,” he said. focus. See the big picture. Accept change. And, above all, the Moak described the grassroots outreach that ALPA’s negotiators must remain unified,” explained Capt. Kris Pierson Government Affairs Department has launched to address (Pinnacle), a member of the JNC. aviation-related issues currently facing federal lawmakers. Many of these issues, he said, will have a significant effect on ALPA Growth of pilot group alliances pilots, especially those who fly for the express carriers, and within brand networks ALPA pilot groups must coordinate their resources and mobilize One area that the FFDC MEC Working Group’s strategic plan their forces to succeed in meeting these challenges. Moak focuses on is enhancing collaboration through joint standing urged pilot leaders to update their strategic plans (or for those committees. The recent establishment of two formalized groups who don’t have a plan, to create one) and to develop a pilot-led alliances has taken the concept of the joint standing work plan and time line to effectively achieve their objectives. “Everything matters,” he said, counseling attendees to rigor- ously evaluate whether their tactics advance their groups’ goals and objectives.

Strategic priorities and the big picture After an extensive presentation on the economic and financial state of the industry (specifically, the express carrier segment) and the outlook for the future, attendees reviewed an update of the FFDC MEC Working Group strategic plan, which the group originally drafted in October 2008. As part of this discussion, the group received an update on the recommendations of ALPA’s Collective Bargaining Committee (CBC) for contract standards in the cornerstone areas of compensation, work rules, benefits, and job security. Capt . Couette speaks to the Fee-for-Departure-Carrier MEC Participants discussed various approaches to achieve these Working Group, which recently convened in Herndon, Va.

28 Air Line Pilot November 2011 committee to a whole new level, enabling ALPA pilots to col- laborate better with their mainline partners on a host of issues. Representatives from the Delta Connection Pilots Alliance Another issue that the group talked (DCPA) and the US Airways Express Pilots Alliance (USEPA) about at length was processing reported on their work to date. grievances and alternatives for resolving The DCPA, which includes pilots from Atlantic Southeast, disputes. The discussion centered on Comair, Compass, Mesaba (pre-merger), and Pinnacle was created to build a relationship of mutual trust and cooperation the importance of a strategic approach with the initial goal of standardizing, coordinating, and harmo- to contractual compliance. nizing safety, security, and training for the airlines under the Delta brand. Working closely with their mainline partner, they and how to prevent them. This represents a shift from concen- adopted a policy manual to formalize the group’s structure. trating on the mechanics of filing grievances to focusing on Similarly, through USEPA, pilot leaders representing the solving the underlying problems systemic to the group. When groups in the Alliance (Air Wisconsin, Colgan, Mesa, Piedmont, incorporated into the pilot group’s strategic plan, this holistic PSA, and Trans States) have been working to coordinate opera- approach is a powerful tool to further the group’s overall priori- tional programs to provide the highest level of safety, training, ties. Representatives from several pilot groups shared examples and professionalism. of solutions they came up with to handle grievances using this Meeting participants agreed that building and strengthening strategic approach. these types of alliances are vital to achieving their mutual goals. The meeting concluded with attendees reaffirming their mutual support and their commitment to furthering the Grievances and alternative dispute resolution initiatives outlined in their strategic plan. As part of ongoing Another issue that the group talked about at length was pro- efforts, the FFDC MEC Working Group will coordinate with cessing grievances and alternatives for resolving disputes. The the CBC and ALPA’s Representation and Communications discussion centered on the importance of a strategic approach Departments to implement several new initiatives to contractual compliance. The first step is to analyze the case- brought up during the meeting.—Barbara Gottshalk, Lead load from the perspective of what the common problems are Communications Specialist Pilot Perspectives Since it was established in 2008, ALPA’s Fee-for-Departure- Pinnacle-Mesaba-Colgan group’s briefing and Carrier (FFDC) Master Executive Council (MEC) Working how they got along shows the possibility of a Group has provided pilots with a dynamic forum to bright future for all of us through the merg- exchange ideas and share information and experiences. In ing airline industry. We must work together addition to monthly conference calls, the group meets annu- today to give us the opportunity tomorrow ally to discuss strategies for handling the challenges facing to capitalize on future mergers.”—Capt. Claude Buraglia, pilots in this segment of the industry.—BG Chairman, Jazz MEC

The following are some of the attendees’ views on the value On Line Pilot Input… to member pilots of collaboration and coordination through “During the meeting, I quickly discovered that ALPA: the goals and objectives being discussed were derived from the input of the pilots at the On Peer Interaction… meeting. To state it more plainly, the frame- “Events such as this bring the issues that all pilot groups work generated was not given as direction face out in the open, eliminating the concern that I may be from on high, rather it was developed through discourse the only one having these problems. The interaction among and debate by pilot volunteers from each carrier. Being a my peers provides a learning opportunity that may sug- participant in this process helped dispel a personal notion gest a new approach. Nothing can replace the face-to-face that ‘ALPA national’ was an entity separate from the aver- meeting as it allows for total interchange of ideas and per- age line pilot.”—F/O Reed Donoghue, Vice Chairman, Air spectives and enables us to immediately draw up potential Wisconsin Council 50 solutions for common problems.”—Capt. Bruce Freedman, Chairman, Piedmont MEC On National Committee Support… “As a newly appointed member of ALPA’s On Collaboration… Collective Bargaining Committee, I gained “The two-day meeting was informative on many fronts. insight as to how that committee can support I always enjoy the opportunity to meet with other the coordinated efforts of fee-for-departure- MEC chairmen and discuss our respective pilot groups’ carrier MECs.”—Capt. Jonathan Allen, Pinnacle goals—they are mostly always aligned. Hearing the Joint Negotiating Committee

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 29 HealthWatch Treating Cancer

is the use of hormonal sup- ferent sources to focus on By Dr. Quay Snyder pressive therapy in prostate Sources of tumor cells in a circumscribed ALPA Aeromedical Advisor carcinoma. Information area. Gamma knife therapy Editor’s note: This, the second The current FAA policy on Many reputable sources of is similar to local radiation in a pair of “Health Watch” metastatic cancer requiring information on cancer preven- but uses a different type of columns on cancer, is adapted most types of chemotherapy tion, detection, treatment, and radiation. It is sometimes recovery are available. These from an article available at mandates a one-year observa- include the American Cancer used in an attempt to cure www.AviationMedicine.com. tion period after completion Society (www.cancer.org) and localized cancer, particularly of treatment. Chemotherapy the National Cancer Institute of the head. ilots diagnosed with must be completed before the at the National Institutes of “Whole body radiation” is cancer are obligated FAA will consider the case for Health (www.cancer.gov). often used in certain types of Punder FAR Part 61.53 certification. Distant metasta- cancer of the blood-forming to ground themselves until ses not involving the central cally accepted treatments. organs, such as leukemias. the FAA reviews their case. nervous system may require a Experimental treatments are This type of treatment may Exceptions involve certain three-year observation period continually being developed. require a subsequent bone superficial, non-melanoma before consideration. Because cancer survivors are marrow transplant to restore skin cancers that have been Because of the increased susceptible to recurrence of the person’s capacity to completely excised. In such risk of brain involvement the disease, continued close produce blood cells. cases, the pilot may return with metastatic breast cancer, medical follow-up is essential. Brachytherapy uses ra- to flight duty and report the lung cancer, and malignant Western medical treat- dioactive “seeds” implanted condition at the time of his or melanoma, the resulting ments for cancer include the within cancerous tissue—for her next physical exam. potential for seizures or cog- following: example, in the prostate gland Most other cancers, how- nitive dysfunction with these Surgery for cancer generally is —to kill the tissue locally. ever, require documentation metastatic cancers requires designed to remove all of the Chemotherapy employs a of successful removal of the specific protocols for manda- primary cancer. If the cancer variety of pharmaceuticals tumor, completion of therapy, tory observation periods after is slow-growing and confined and chemicals that can dam- and absence of metastatic their treatment. If the cancer to a specific area, surgical age normal cells while de- disease before the FAA will fa- spreads to the central nervous removal of the primary cancer stroying targeted cancer cells. vorably consider an airman’s system, a five-year observa- may provide a cure. Common For this reason, people often application for a medical tion period is mandatory examples include early forms get very sick when undergo- certificate. In some cases, the before recertification. of prostate, colon, thyroid, ing chemotherapy. Because pilot may still be undergoing A pilot with a history of cervical, and endometrial cancer cells grow more rapidly treatment for disease and be cancer usually will be granted cancers. Surgery might also than normal cells, the cancer certified. A common example a Special Issuance medical be used to remove metastatic cells presumably take up the certificate allowing him or lesions in an attempt to slow chemotherapeutic agents ALPA members in good her to fly for a limited period the progress of the disease, faster than surrounding standing can get free, of time. Instead of lapsing to or alleviate symptoms caused cells and are killed sooner. confidential consultations a lower class of certificate, by their particular location. Unfortunately, to ensure ad- and assistance with aero- the medical certificate will For example, surgical exci- medical certification by expire for all classes pending sion is used to reduce the calling ALPA’s Aeromedical resubmission of updated size of the primary tumor Office at 303-341-4435, medical information and a or a metastasis that may be Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. current status report from the affecting other organs, such to 4:00 p.m. Mountain treating physician regarding as an abdominal cancer that Time. Information regard- the pilot’s continued freedom is blocking the small intestine. ing FAA policies, medical from cancer. Radiation therapy uses conditions, and medica- high-dose, focused radiation tions is available at www. Treatment beams to kill rapidly growing AviationMedicine.com. For each type of cancer there tumor cells. “Local radiation” WIKIPEDIA COMMONS is a specific set of medi- uses X-ray beams from dif- A radiation therapy machine.

30 Air Line Pilot November 2011 Lupron for prostate cancer. All medical models encourage some types of skin cancer. Gene therapy: The newest optimum nutrition and emo- • Homes found to have area of research and cancer tional well-being. elevated radon levels should treatment involves gene The field of cancer therapy have effective abatement therapy—more benign genes is changing rapidly with new equipment installed to are substituted for genes research and techniques lower the risk of non-tobacco- specific to cancer within the evolving constantly. Many related lung cancer. tumor cell chromosome, other types of therapy may • One of the simplest inter- using a technique similar to soon be acceptable after ventions involves changing gene splicing. adequate study. your diet to one rich in fruits, For more information on Observation: Some individu- aeromedical issues, scan als elect to not undergo any Determinants of the QR code. treatment for cancer. The prognosis reasons are varied. Prognosis for any given type equate kill rates for cancerous In some cases, the cancer of cancer depends on many cells, normal cells may also grows so slowly that it is not factors, including type of be affected, and as a result, likely to cause significant cancer, stage of disease when

normal body functions can illness or discomfort before discovered, aggressiveness of © GABI MOISA—FOTOLIA be interrupted. For example, the person’s expected death the individual cancer, cell type, vegetables, antioxidants, and rapidly reproducing cells such from other causes. Examples types of treatment available,­ fiber. Decreasing high dietary as those of the hair and the include chronic lymphocytic coexisting diseases, and the fats, which have been as- lining of the gastrointestinal leukemia and prostate carci- general health of the individual. sociated with colon cancer, is tract are frequently injured, noma in older patients. A prognosis is simply medi- important, too. causing nausea, vomiting, Some persons have cancer cal science’s best guess, based The American Cancer diarrhea, and hair loss. that has progressed so far at on a large Society Guidelines on Nutrition Immunotherapy involves the time of discovery that no population and Physical Activity for Cancer injecting the patient with pro- intervention is likely to sig- with similar Prevention is available on the teins and other compounds nificantly alter their quality of diseases. organization’s website, www. that bind specifically to tumor life or longevity. In such cases, Any single cancer.org. This document cells and kill the cells through further treatment can inflict individual gives excellent advice on a variety of mechanisms. This more pain and discomfort can have proven, postulated, unproven,

technology has been used to than symptomatic treatment © DENIS PEPIN—FOTOLIA an outcome and harmful interventions treat malignant melanomas. alone. Pancreatic carcinoma is quite dif- for many types of cancer. Of Antibodies against the tumor frequently in this category. ferent from the generally particular note: Moderate, cells are genetically spliced Another reason for not accepted prognosis. People regular physical activity helps into non-pathologic microor- undergoing treatment for having experiences outside prevent several types of cancer. ganisms that are injected into cancer by traditional Western the standard prognoses are Each person should discuss the body, where they produce means is a lack of confidence often termed as “having beat cancer-screening techniques the antibodies that seek out in conventional cancer the odds,” “having experienced with his or her attending and kill malignant cells. treatment versus alternative a miracle,” or “having a surpris- health care provider to deter- Thermal therapy is the use treatments, or dissatisfaction ingly rapid demise.” mine which tests may be most of heat or cold focused on the with the toxicity of traditional appropriate for him or her. tumor to kill the malignant treatments. Recommendations cells. Temperature changes Complementary and alter- Numerous world and na- ALPA docs here to help may be induced by physical, native medicine practitioners tional health organizations For more specific answers to chemical, or microwave have a host of alternate recommend several lifestyle your questions about cancer, energies. recommendations for cancer. modifications to lower one’s other health issues, or aero- Hormonal therapy is fre- risk of cancer. medical certification, contact quently used when tumor • The most widely recom- ALPA’s Aeromedical Office for cells are sensitive to levels mended and accepted a private consultation. For help of hormones in the body. By measure is to avoid tobacco with reporting treatment and depriving the tumor cells of products. Some researchers obtaining clearance from the the hormone, the growth of estimate that if everyone did FAA to fly with these condi- the tumor is slowed, arrested, so, the rate of new cancer tions, refer to the Aeromedical or reversed. Examples include cases would be cut in half. Office’s confidential question- the use of tamoxifen for • Sunscreens that block harm- naire at wwwAviationMedi- A radiation therapy machine. breast cancer and the use of ful UV rays protect against cine.com. © KRASKA—FOTOLIA

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 31 ALPAToolbox ALPA Pilots Learn What It Takes to Enforce a Contract

Representation Department, By John Perkinson who welcomed the pilot Staff Writer volunteers and discussed he grievance process the basic principles of the lies at the heart of grievance process. Grievances TALPA’s efforts to clarify are a formal method for and protect the rights and either the Association or an privileges that ALPA’s pilot individual pilot to contest an groups gain through collective action taken, or an omission, bargaining. Ensuring that the by management. Roberts contract is enforced is one of referenced Section 204 of ALPA’s most important func- the Railway Labor Act (RLA) tions. The responsibility for en- and Section 57 of the Canada

forcing agreements is shared Labour Code, which provide ford y john perkinson and william a . by ALPA’s elected leaders, vol- the legal framework for unteers, and professional staff. processing disputes between b photos Effective enforcement is the organized airline employees grievant and concluding with look at a grievance carefully, result of pilot volunteers who and management over inter- how to properly complete a evaluate whether a good- help investigate, file, analyze, pretation or application of the disciplinary hearing. faith contractual claim exists, settle, or arbitrate grievances terms of their agreements. With respect to processing understand the positive and stemming from contract viola- Andrew Shostack, a man- non-disciplinary grievances, negative outcomes from filing tions and disciplinary action. ager in the Representation Shostack led an informative the grievance, and how such To hone their contract Department, moderated the discussion on best practices an outcome can further or enforcement skills, dozens of two-day event and provided used in this arena. The trend hinder the pilot group’s best these volunteers from 17 of a step-by-step explanation of is for grievance committees interests.” Shostack described ALPA’s U.S. and Canadian pi- how to effectively represent to take a holistic approach such an exercise at American lot groups gathered at ALPA’s pilots in investigatory meet- in managing the grievance Eagle in which this process Herndon, Va., Conference ings and disciplinary hearings. process. This paid dividends to the pilot Center on October 12–13 “Jump on the first opportuni- means that group in enhanced scope and for the Association’s annual ty to settle a case and resolve grievance com- job security protections. Grievance Training Seminar. the issue,” he advised seminar mittees work The normal byproduct of The group reviewed the attendees, emphasizing that in concert this approach to grievance grievance process, examined a settlement in which both with master processing is that grievance cases that highlight successful parties agree to a particular Shostack executive committees resolve the techniques and strategies, remedy often yields the best council (MEC) leaders, nego- routine scheduling or payroll and discussed the many possible outcome. tiators, and subject-matter errors informally while preserv- dispute resolution resources Shostack noted that ALPA experts, such as members of ing the more formal grievance available within ALPA. grievance volunteers are, first the scheduling or retirement process for larger issues af- “Once we complete a round and foremost, the defenders and insurance committees, to fecting the entire pilot group. of collective of the collective bargaining carefully consider whether a When those issues do arise, agreement agreement, but they also grievance should be filed and they are often resolved more bargaining serve other essential roles, in- how such grievance furthers quickly through face-to-face and imple- cluding Association represen- the MEC’s overall strategic conversations with senior mentation, our tative, advocate, and potential plan, he explained. “Rather management. emphasis shifts witness in future proceedings. than filing grievances for the For instance, at Pinnacle, Roberts to ensuring Shostack provided step-by- sake of filing them and think- ALPA representatives and that the contract is properly step guidance to attendees ing that large numbers of management resolved the enforced, which is where you on how best to conduct such grievances will bring the com- backlog of 500 grievances as come in,” said Bill Roberts, hearings beginning with pany to its knees,” Shostack part of their new joint collec- assistant director of ALPA’s the initial contact with the said, “we instead need to tive bargaining agreement,

32 Air Line Pilot November 2011 You’ve Been Wronged. Now What? Imagine a workplace scenario website’s grievance commit- in which you believe your tee page where you can notify contractual rights have been the committee electronically violated or feel that you’ve or contact someone from your been unduly or inappropri- pilot group who can discuss ately disciplined by manage- your rights and concerns. ment. What should you do? Members of your grievance In most cases, as an ALPA committee will weigh the discussion about the use of associated with disciplin- member, you simply go to evidence and advise you on circumstantial versus direct ary cases and the need for your master executive council how best to proceed.—JP evidence and how these can conducting thorough inves- affect a case’s outcome. tigations while anticipating explained Jane Schraft, a light at the hearing. She also In another segment of unforeseen challenges. senior contract administrator. reviewed potential remedies, the program, Betty Ginsburg, Now, when implementation or the damages awarded assistant director of the One for all disputes arise, the parties sit to a grievant who makes a Department, and Bob Nichols “Decisions that affect one down and work through the is- compelling case. If successful, and Terry McTigue, senior employee on the property sues in a cooperative, problem- the pilot is often entitled contract administrators, affect all employees on the solving manner, often finding to a “make shared experiences about property,” said Ginsburg, solutions that would not exist whole” remedy processing unique disciplinary who also talked to the group if they were still operating in in which that cases including training fail- about the rules arbitrators their previous environment. individual is ure, falsification, and sexual employ when interpreting Obviously, when a dispute then placed in harassment cases. contract language. She spoke cannot be resolved, the parties the position Nichols, who described a at length about the duty of may still submit the issue to Schraft he or she particular dispute involving a fair representation, which arbitration or another form of would have been in if the failed training session, noted, is applicable to Canadian alternative dispute resolution. violation had not occurred. “It’s not the arbitrator’s job and U.S. union representa- Longevity and senior- to determine the pilot’s tives alike. Referring to the No stone left unturned ity adjustments are typical competency.” The ALPA rep “three-legged stool” of this When ALPA can’t resolve considerations, as are lost defending the pilot must legal concept, Ginsburg said a grievance despite these wages and benefits, including frame the case to make a that unions have a duty when efforts, the hard work done interest on these amounts. persuasive argument and, in representing their members in the early stages pays off. training failure cases, compel not to act arbitrarily, in bad “I don’t think it’s possible Learning from the arbitrator to consider the faith, or discriminatorily when to overstate the importance experience questions, “Was the grievant processing grievances. of the work you do,” said To provide the seminar par- provided a fair opportunity Charlie Murphy, direc- Schraft, who expanded on ticipants with an idea of what to demonstrate proficiency, tor of ALPA’s Information Shostack’s discussion, provid- to expect when a grievance and were potential obstacles Technology and Services ing a segment on grievance makes its way to arbitration, preventing the pilot from Department, reviewed the preparation and presentation. a video reenactment of a performing adequately?” many tools available to ALPA “ALPA is far more successful drug testing case involving These real-life examples grievance reps to help them in arbitration than most other a maintenance employee provided valuable insight manage their casework. The unions,” she said, adding, after an aircraft incident was for seminar participants to Association now offers the “The reason for our success shown. This story provoked a understand the challenges Dispute Tracking System, is the work that you do in- which will track any type vestigating and preparing the of dispute and manage grievances for hearing.” documentation for any pilot Schraft talked about the group. Pilot groups also have kinds of evidence to look access to the Association’s for to build a case and the Representation case manage- importance of thoroughly ment system and SharePoint interviewing the grievant and to manage their caseloads. any witnesses, adding, “push Murphy noted that there is hard for the truth,” as it is an iPhone/iPad application, better to know about and SharePlus, through which prepare for any case deficien- reps can access documents in cies early in the process From left, Bob Nichols and Betty Ginsburg listen to Terry SharePoint and the Dispute rather than when it comes to McTigue’s presentation during the Grievance Training Seminar. Tracking System.

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 33 First aVIATION-tHEMED hIGH sCHOOL bREAKS gROUND IN SEATTLE hundreds who gathered for the celebration. A robot that the By Jenn Sutton, ALPA Communications Specialist Aviation High School robotics team designed and built joined anners hang on the chain link fence surrounding a with dignitaries to help dig the first shovels of dirt. vacant lot across the street from the main Museum of “Since the school’s founding in 2004, we have dreamed of BFlight building in Seattle, Wash., proudly displaying the having a permanent home on a campus such as this one at the words, “The Sky is NOT the Limit,” the motto of Aviation High Museum of Flight,” Gilman said. “The most exciting part for me School. For now, the lot is just an empty field sparsely covered is being located in the heart of the region’s aviation/aerospace with dirt, gravel, weeds, and dry grass. But in two years, youth community so that we can fully realize our mission of prepar- who are interested in aviation-related careers will walk the ing students for college, a career, and citizenship through a halls of the new Raisbeck Aviation High School campus just a personalized, rigorous, and relevant learning experience that is stone’s throw from the Museum. facilitated in the context of aviation and aerospace.” Aviation High School, the first public college-preparatory The design of the new three-story, 72,000-square-foot aviation-themed high school in the nation, broke ground on campus is reminiscent of an aircraft fuselage, with areas to August 23 for a permanent Seattle campus on property that display aviation-themed projects and artifacts. Next door is the the Museum of Flight owns. The school, which attracts stu- Museum’s airpark, which houses the Air Force One that carried dents from the Puget Sound region with its curriculum, teaches Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon, and one the typical high school subjects in the context of aviation, with of just 20 Concordes ever built. a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. Over the With its location, students will also have ready access to the past seven years, it has used two different temporary buildings. Museum of Flight’s library and archive for their studies and “We’re not just building a school, we’re building our future,” research, said Museum of Flight President and CEO Doug King, said Laura Peterson, vice president for northwest state and who paused during his speech because of noise from a B-787 local government operations for the Boeing Company. Dreamliner that had taken off from nearby Boeing Field and Since its inception seven year ago, Aviation High School was flying overhead. has developed partnerships with the aviation and aerospace “We have always been committed to educating the next community to provide learning opportunities for students, generation of great aviation and aerospace pioneers,” King said. including projects with the Port of Seattle and Seattle–Tacoma “This partnership allows us to continue this great effort and International Airport, airline pilots, and airlines. A partnership inspire these engineers of the future.” between public and private entities has made funding for the For more information, visit www.aviationhs.org. school’s new building possible. “It is most clear that the aviation/aerospace industry rec- ognizes the critical need for a pipeline of future workers,” said Reba Gilman, the principal of Aviation High School. “Private industry has invested $15 million to help build our permanent home at the Museum of Flight; the federal government has given close to $600,000 for laboratory equipment, and the state of Washington $3.9 million. With the Port of Seattle’s in- vestment of $10,000 and Highline public schools contributing the remainder, our $43.5 million project may be one of the best examples of a private/public partnership in the entire country.” To commemorate the groundbreaking, students from the first graduating class, who now have either graduated from college and moved on to careers in aviation or who are near- Aviation High School has ing completion of their degrees, flew in for the ceremony and announced plans to construct landed across the street at Boeing Field. Industry profession- a school on property that the als, including Boeing’s own William E. Boeing, Jr., joined the Museum of Flight owns.

34 Air Line Pilot November 2011 OurStories Pilot Does Double Duty as Community Firefighter

property worth billions of dollars,” reports “Pagers notify us of an event, then By John Perkinson, Staff Writer the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Although we ‘hightail’ it down to the station, get ou can’t accuse Capt. Maury Got- they put out fires, firefighters more the truck that’s required, and run the tlieb (Atlantic Southeast) of sitting frequently respond to other emergencies. call,” Gottlieb said. “I’ve been on primary Yon the sidelines. In addition to his They are often the first emergency per- attack crew for a fire and have acted as flying responsibilities, the CRJ700 pilot sonnel at the scene of a traffic accident engineer, running the pump handle on actively serves as his Master Executive or medical emergency and may be called the truck. It all comes down to how many Council’s Professional Standards Com- upon to treat injuries or perform other volunteers show up and what kind of mittee chairman and Strategic Prepared- vital functions.” experience and training they have.” ness vice chairman. He’s also the interim Gottlieb notes that Station 16 receives Regarding the challenges of dealing captain rep for Local Executive Council 30 to 40 calls a month and that most with particularly stressful events like 116. And when he isn’t flying or serving require medical assistance. Nolensville gruesome auto accidents, Gottlieb com- his union, he pursues another passion— firefighters provide basic treatment until mented, “You focus on doing your job. working as a volunteer firefighter for his ambulance crews arrive on the scene. You concentrate on what you need to do community. Gottlieb’s group typically responds to car to get him or her safely out of the car so “In college, I lived right across the accidents and brush and structure fires that the medics can do their job.” street from a fire department,” said but may also be called on to help with During his flying tenure, Gottlieb has Gottlieb, who has been flying for Atlantic other kinds of emergencies. In perform- flown for a number of airlines, including Southeast for 12 years. “I had always ing their duties, firefighters may come in Aer Lingus, American Eagle, Corporate been interested in firefighting and contact with poisonous, flammable, or Express, and Kitty Hawk Aircargo, and he figured if I ever had the occasion to, I’d explosive chemicals or radioactive mate- readily acknowledges the value of getting volunteer.” rials, all of which could have immediate involved. Volunteering for his union has Five years ago when Gottlieb moved or long-term effects on their health. For enabled him to meet more of his fellow just outside Nashville, Tenn., he became these reasons, they must wear protective pilots and better understand how things a member of the Nolensville Volunteer gear that can be hot and heavy. work. Not content to just volunteer as Fire Department–Station 16. In addition a local firefighter, Gottlieb also actively to some local training, he attended a serves as treasurer of his fire depart- two-week program at the Tennessee Fire ment’s Board of Directors. Service and Code Enforcement Academy Gottlieb is one of many ALPA mem- in Bell Buckle, Tenn. The Academy offers bers who serve as volunteer firefighters classroom instruction and hands-on in their spare time. Smaller cities, towns, training using facilities like a six-story and communities like Nolensville rely burn tower, complete with computer con- on these individuals to respond quickly trols for firefighting scenarios. Gottlieb to emergencies, and the demand for learned about fire prevention, firefight- more volunteer firefighters nationwide ing techniques, building codes, hazard- continues to grow. Although Gottlieb ous materials control, and emergency receives no monetary compensation for medical procedures, including first aid his efforts, he notes that the opportunity and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. to serve his community is an extremely And like his job as an airline pilot, rewarding experience. Gottlieb put on the uniform and, since then, has “loved every minute of it.” Editor’s note: On Sept. 11, 2011, Capt. But firefighting is not a carefree Gottlieb, along with firefighters all over pastime; it’s a dangerous occupation and the country, climbed 110 floors with all responsibility. According to reports, every of their gear. Gottlieb “had the honor to 23 seconds somewhere in this country, climb for Lt. John Fischer, Ladder 20. We firefighters are responding to a call. Five years ago Capt. Maury Gottlieb climb because they can’t. Together, we Three-quarters of them are volunteers. (Atlantic Southeast) became a volunteer made it to the top, my brother. We will “Every year, fires and other emergen- member of the Nolensville Volunteer never forget.” Gottlieb dedicates this article cies take thousands of lives and destroy Fire Department outside Nashville, Tenn. to Lt. John Fischer, Ladder 20, FDNY.

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ShapingHistory ALPA’s 80 Years as Pilot and Aviation Safety Advocate Go to the Source! Flying the Line II author George Hopkins speculates that Capt. Randy Babbitt “would probably not have won the election had it not been for one particular pilot” from signed to give every pilot work- one of ALPA’s smaller pilot groups. To learn who Hopkins is referring ing under a non-ALPA contract PRESIDENT RANDY BABBITT to, read the e-version of Flying the good reason not to be a potential An ALPA Legacy Line, Chapter 20—“Aftermath: scab.” (page 257) The Disputed Election of 1990 and By John Perkinson, Staff Writer ALPA’s Future,” available at www. In this installment of “Shaping History,” excerpts from George Hop- alpa.org/epubs.—JWP “By 1989, Randy Babbitt’s or- kins’s Flying the Line II chronicle the rise of Capt. J. Randolph Babbitt ganizational skills had won con- to the position of ALPA’s president. Babbitt would later become the tion through his work as chair- tracts for several small airlines, FAA administrator, a post he holds today. man of the national Collective including little NPA, a United Bargaining Committee, which code-sharer, based in Pasco, “Born in 1946, Babbitt grew up the things that went on at home. [former ALPA President] J.J. Wash.” (page 257) in south Florida, learned to fly I would typically go with my dad O’Donnell established in 1982 to as an adolescent, then began to the ALPA office and see things limit the spread of United’s ‘Blue “The election of 1990 shaped instructing and flying charters. that went on.’” (page 256) Skies’ contract to other airlines up as a two-man contest al- He attended the University of and also to combat the B-scale most from the beginning…. Georgia and Miami, leaving in “Babbitt, almost from the mo- epidemic that was spreading Both [United Master Execu- 1966 without a degree to catch ment he became Duffy’s ex- outward from its epicenter on tive Council Chairman Roger] the great hiring surge at Eastern. ecutive administrator, acted American Airlines.” (page 256) Hall and Babbitt had extensive At the tender age of 20, he was as a roving troubleshooter and track records and instant name wearing Eastern’s uniform, flying goodwill ambassador for the orga- “The original Collective Bargain- recognition. Hall had the ad- as a copilot on Lockheed Electras. nizational effort directed at small ing Committee was composed of vantage of having won ALPA’s By 1968 Babbitt moved up to the airlines. Whenever ALPA had to Executive Board members. That most significant victory of the B-727, becoming a ‘seat swapper,’ ‘show the flag’ of official concern, didn’t work, largely because they postderegulation period, the qualified as both a flight engineer Randy Babbitt was Hank Duffy’s were too busy. The restructured United strike of 1985, and he also and a copilot.” (page 257) point man.” (page 255) committee, with Babbitt as chair- seemed on the verge of achiev- man, set in motion a series of ing the largest employee-owned “In 1983, 17 years into his Eastern “Because Eastern’s steps that would even- corporation in the world. He career, but still only 37 years old, Wa s h i n g t o n , tually lead to the had also won plaudits for having Babbitt achieved his captaincy D.C., domicile formation of the made globalization a central issue on the DC-9. He would fly that was small, Bab- Association of for the future.” (page 258) position until [ALPA President bitt became Independent Hank] Duffy tapped him as ex- increasingly Airmen (AIA) “…on the third ballot [of the ecutive administrator to replace active, gradu- at the height 1990 presidential election at the John Erickson of Western Airlines ating from LEC of the Eastern 32nd ALPA Board of Directors in January 1985.” (page 257) service to work strike…. Cre- meeting]…it was all over— on various na- ated in July 1989, Babbitt would be ALPA’s new “…Randy was the son of W.T. tional commit- the AIA, with its president.” (page 263) ‘Slim’ Babbitt of Eastern, an tees. He came to low-cost benefits authentic Old Guy whose ser- Duffy’s atten- and positive identi- Solution to this month’s vice dated back to the Behncke fication with ALPA, ALPA sudoku on page 38. era….” (page 256) was de- 4 7 9 3 6 8 5 2 1 5 1 6 4 2 9 3 7 8 “‘Having grown up with it, I 2 8 3 1 5 7 9 6 4 didn’t realize how active in ALPA 6 3 4 5 8 1 2 9 7 my dad was,’ Babbitt remembers. 8 2 5 7 9 4 6 1 3 ‘I just assumed everybody’s father 1 9 7 6 3 2 8 4 5 was always involved in union 7 6 8 9 1 3 4 5 2 meetings and committee work. 9 4 2 8 7 5 1 3 6 3 5 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 I knew a lot about ALPA just by

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Ce l e b r a t i n g Av i a t i o n Hi s t o r y Mo n t h

November of every year presents another opportunity to celebrate the history of aviation. This year, Air Line Pilot is reminding members about the importance of history with a photo of an airplane that is said to have revolutionized air transportation. Our twist: unscramble the photo to uncover the airplane (see page 16 for the answer). Your prize? Perhaps a short trip down history lane and, of course, bragging rights. Want to do the online version? Scan the QR code (or visit www.alpa.org/puzzle) and enjoy.

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 37 ALPA Resources and Contact Numbers National Officers For complete biographical infor- mation on ALPA’s national officers and executive vice presidents, visit

www.alpa.org. Office President’s

Capt. Lee Moak Capt. Sean Cassidy Capt. William Couette Capt. Randy Helling Capt. Tim Canoll President First Vice President Vice President– Vice President–Finance/ Executive Administrator Administration/Secretary Treasurer

Executive Vice Presidents For more information on which pilot groups executive vice presi- dents represent, visit Capt. Bill Bartels Capt. Larry Beck Capt. Joe Fagone F/O Michael Hamilton Capt. Thomas Maxwell Capt. Bill Patterson www.alpa.org/evp. Delta Continental FedEx Express United Alaska, American Eagle, Air Wisconsin, Evergreen, ASTAR, Mesa Air Group, ExpressJet, Hawaiian, Piedmont, Ryan, Island Air, Sun Country Trans States

F/O Todd Ortscheid Capt. Mark Segaloff Capt. Dan Adamus AirTran, Capital Cargo, Air Transport Int’l, Air Transat, Bearskin, Comair, Compass, North Atlantic Southeast, Calm Air, Canadian American, Spirit CommutAir, Pinnacle, North, CanJet, First PSA Air, Jazz Air, Kelowna Flightcraft, Wasaya

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Complete the sudoku puzzle so that each column, each row, and each of the 4 8 nine 3×3 sub-grids that compose the grid contains all of the digits from 1 to 9. 2 8 3 1 5 7 9 The solution to this month’s ALPA sudoku can be found on page 36. 3 7 Too easy, too difficult? Tell us what you think. E-mail [email protected]. 5 9 4 6

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ALPA Information Membership Numbers Services The following ALPA resources may be To obtain membership account information or reached by e-mail or by dialing, toll-free, to update your records or your postal or e-mail Director of Communications 1-888-359-2572 (1-888-FLY-ALPA). Once address via the Internet, go to the My ALPA Marie Schwartz connected, dial the last four digits of the area of Crewroom.alpa.org; or dial the toll-free Editor Sharon B. Vereb number listed below. number 1-888-359-2572 (1-888-FLY-ALPA) and Technical Editor Jan W. Steenblik Accident Investigation ([email protected]) choose menu option 3. Associate Managing Editor Susan Fager 703-689-4312 Listed below are the telephone numbers Accounting and Finance ([email protected]) of MEC offices. Design and Production Editor William A. 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Communications ([email protected]) Atlantic Southeast–ASA MEC 404-209-8566 Subscriptions: Subscription rate for pilot members,­ 703-481-4440 Bearskin–BRS MEC 807-628-5683 $25, included in ALPA member­ship dues; for stu- Computer help line ([email protected]) Calm Air–CMA MEC 204-471-1000 dents, $37; for U.S. nonmembers, $50; for foreign, 703-689-4357 $65. Residents of the state of Washington must Canadian North–CNP MEC 780-718-6012 add 8.8 percent sales tax. To subscribe online go to Council Services ([email protected]) CanJet–CJA MEC 1-800-959-1751 www.alpa.org/subscriptions or call 703-481-4460. 703-689-4311 Capital Cargo–CCI MEC 256-289-0428 To request address changes, call 703-481-4460. Comair–CMR MEC 859-282-9016 Address Changes for Members Only: Disciplinary and discharge 703-689-4226 E-mail to [email protected]. CommutAir–CMT MEC 440-985-8579 Economic and Financial Analysis Air Line Pilot is printed in the ([email protected]) 703-689-4289 Compass–CPZ MEC 952-853-2373 United States and published for Continental–CAL MEC 281-987-3636 professional airline pilots in the United States and Election dates LEC/MEC 703-689-4212 Canada who are members of the Air Line Pilots Delta–DAL MEC 404-763-4925 Engineering and Air Safety ([email protected]) Association, International. 703-689-4200 Evergreen–EIA MEC 503-474-3880 ALPA Headquarters: 1625 Massachusetts Ave., NW, ExpressJet–XJT MEC 281-987-3636 Washington, DC 20036 FAA legal actions 703-689-4226 FedEx Express–FDX MEC 901-752-8749 Postmaster: Send address changes to Air Line Pilot, Government Affairs First Air–FAB MEC 1-877-459-3272 PO Box 1169, Herndon, VA 20172-1169. ([email protected]) 202-797-4033 Freedom–MAG MEC 602-306-1116 Canadian Publications Mail Agreement #40620579: Return undeliverable magazines sent Human Resources Hawaiian–HAL MEC 808-836-2572 to Canadian addresses to 2835 Kew Drive, Windsor, ([email protected]) 703-689-4262 Island Air–AIS MEC 808-838-0188 ON, Canada N8T 3B7. Information Technology and Services Jazz–JAZ MEC 1-800-561-9576 ([email protected]) 703-689-4223 Kelowna Flightcraft–KFC MEC Other Organizations Legal ([email protected]) 202-797-4096 ALPA Aeromedical Office 303-341-4435 250-878-7950 ALPA Federal Credit Union 1-800-747-2349 703-689-4326 Mesa–MAG MEC 602-306-1116 Membership Services ([email protected]) *Midwest –MEA MEC 508-360-3112 ALPA Accident/Incident Hotline 1-888-359-2572 (1-888-FLY-ALPA), North American–NAA MEC 732-778-6969 If you are involved in an accident, incident, or alleged option 3 violation of a federal aviation regulation, contact your Piedmont–PDT MEC 339-987-1277 local or central air safety chairman, regional safety IT Operations and Services ([email protected]) Pinnacle–PCL MEC 901-527-0355 chairman, or the worldwide ALPA accident/incident 703-689-4245 PSA–PSA MEC 603-674-9683 hotline at 202-797-4180 (collect calls are accepted) for an immediate response 24 hours per day. As a backup Organizing 703-689-4179 Ryan–RYN MEC 1-800-292-ALPA number, call 703-892-4180. Publishing Services ([email protected]) Spirit–SPA MEC 765-481-9033 To report a safety problem or airspace system defi­ ciency, call 1-800-424-2470 or e-mail [email protected]. 703-689-4185 Sun Country–SCA MEC 952-853-2393 Purchasing ([email protected]) Trans States–TSA MEC 610-805-5387 2011 EBCB Schedule 703-689-4319 United–UAL MEC 847-292-1700 The Association’s Election and Ballot Cer­ti­­f­ication Representation ([email protected]) Wasaya–WSG MEC 807-627-9443 Board’s schedule for counting ballots is November 10 703-689-4375 and December 12. Any ALPA member in good standing may be present Real Estate ([email protected]) *Pilot group in custodianship as an observer during any meeting. Contact the Asso- 703-689-4105 ciation’s Membership and Council Services Department for scheduling. Retirement and Insurance ([email protected]) 703-689-4115 System Board 703-689-4226

November 2011 Air Line Pilot 39 Have You Moved? Please call Membership Services at 1-888-359-2572, or e-mail your new address to [email protected], or clip out this form—along with the mailing label on the left—and send it to: ALPA Membership Services PO Box 1169, Herndon, VA 20172-1169

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