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4 Air Line Pilot February 2014 AviationMatters Uncomfortable Yet? When he returned to Apple, Steve Jobs is purported to have It’s our job—at the negotiating created ad copy about change makers, whom he described by table, in the courtroom, during an saying, “You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify, or accident investigation, and in the vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them.” midst of FAR rule changes. It’s our There’s no question that those who seek to change the status job to protect our profession and our industry. Interestingly enough, quo make people uncomfortable. a representative of a foreign carrier saw this clearly when, in January, I attended a panel discussion recently referred to us as “protec- Ithat included an ALPA staffer—a subject-matter expert on tionist.” And you know what? He’s U.S. government policy. ALPA seized the opportunity to lay out damn right. a powerful argument as the moderator moved the discussion Now does this mean we are unwilling to compromise? to one of ALPA’s cornerstone issues: the dire negative conse- Absolutely not. ALPA has been able to achieve important prog- quences of allowing U.S. policy to continue to bend in the favor ress in areas such as reforming the Export-Import Bank’s lend- of already well-financed foreign carriers while treating U.S. ing practices and ensuring that Fly America flying is performed airlines as a bottomless bank account. by U.S. airlines because we are unwilling to let perfect be the It was a softball opportunity to outline ALPA’s position on enemy of good. And when we don’t get a complete win, we leveling the playing field. Many pilots and staff could recite go back to work the next day for the rest, continuing our pilot- the main points flawlessly if called upon. What was interest- partisan mission. ing—and something I had not yet observed in this typically The U.S. airline industry is first in its class. But we’re losing amicable airline industry forum—was ground. The international market share that has for decades that another panelist seated with our belonged to U.S. airlines is now under ALPA staffer was clearly becoming threat from state-owned airlines and very uncomfortable. It’s our job to U.S. government policies that harm The panelist, an airport executive U.S. airlines’ ability to compete. A at a facility that recently welcomed recent—and particularly glaring— service by a state-owned foreign protect our example of such a U.S. government airline, finally spoke in response to policy is Congress’s approval of full ALPA’s position of fair competition. profession funding for a U.S. Customs and Border He simply said, and I’ll paraphrase, Protection preclearance facility at Abu “Our airport has benefited greatly and our industry. Dhabi International Airport. Because from these carriers. Our interna- it would benefit only a state-owned tional numbers are way up.” foreign airline and no U.S. carriers, The mechanical response was deafening. But I believe it the U.S. taxpayer-funded facility puts must have been hard for him to speak up after hearing about U.S. airlines at a significant competitive disadvantage. We will just how harmful an unlevel playing field is to the future of the redouble our efforts in our fight against this and any other U.S. airline industry and how, as an airport executive, he bears government policy that harms U.S. airlines in their drive to some responsibility for actively courting these silver-spooned compete globally. carriers that are threatening the U.S. airline industry and our And it’s not just the government. The news media are report- jobs. I believe he spoke out of obligation to his stakeholders, ing more and more frequently that some travelers prefer to who hold him accountable for bringing business to the airport travel on foreign carriers. Pro-business journalists are pitching and revenue to the city. I say this because, in side conversa- the new business models for airline companies as “innovative” tions, everyone agrees that they don’t want to be responsible rather than illegal. for airline pilots losing their flying or their jobs. They very much Most of us look at performing our job every day as our most want to support the airline industry, which is a huge economic important mission. What we may lose sight of is that our mis- engine for North America. But they are only doing their job— sion will cease to exist if our industry ceases to exist. increasing travel stats, generating more revenue, and securing We can’t let this happen. Our job has expanded, and we’re additional funding or grants for airport improvements. It’s embarking on a demanding education and information cam- simply their job. paign, reaching out to all who will listen: regulators, legislators, Well, it’s our job to advocate for the members of ALPA in management, other unions, passengers, and cargo shippers. every aspect of their careers. And, unapologetically, if it’s during The partnerships we form, the relationships we build, and a panel discussion on globalization or a news media interview the reputation that is ALPA’s hallmark will allow ALPA the that exposes the advantages enjoyed by state-supported opportunity to change the way the U.S. government backs our foreign airlines or a candid conversation with elected officials airlines. We will prevail, even if it comes at the cost of making about our opposition to backroom deals that do not position people uncomfortable. U.S. airlines for success, ALPA will be the one to never shy away from making people uncomfortable with the status quo that harms our industry or our profession. Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA President February 2014 Air Line Pilot 5 New FAA guidance Sure, it’s 4,000 miles Three ALPA What’s ALPA’s on sleep apnea you away, but read why members give their connection to the NEED to know. should be take on leveling the famed Tuskegee Page 22 on your radar. playing field for U.S. Airmen? Page 20 airlines. Page 24 Page 7 TakingOff

Another Chapter Through diligent strategic and financial planning under I’ve read a lot of chapters of ALPA’s rich the guidance of our elected governing bodies, our risk history in Flying the Line, Vols. I and II. management program has allowed us to resolve this I’ve read with fascination the actions (and case in a way that protects ALPA’s future. inactions) of this union colorfully captured In another unfortunate case in which pilots sued in those books. I’ve also had the privilege pilots, ALPA reached a favorable settlement in a 2010 of listening to ALPA folklore from the vast lawsuit and arbitration that ALPA brought against mine of institutional knowledge carried on to enforce United’s indemnity com- by the experienced staff I’m surrounded by mitment—or obligation to hold ALPA harmless—in and in the time I’ve spent listening to and connection with the 2005 bankruptcy agreement. The learning from ALPA pilots. settlement will reimburse ALPA and its reinsurers for January 2014 has been quite a month for a large amount of money that they should never have ALPA. A noteworthy realignment of ALPA’s had to pay. infrastructure to better serve our members; I mentioned in last month’s comments that we have an organization-wide all-hands-on-deck a new staff structure. We were able to see that new staff training forum; and the closing of two structure come to life during a staff-training forum significant, long-standing legal battles have that brings all of our employees together to ensure provided the organization with a clean slate closer coordination on the hot topics that affect our to move forward and continue marching. members today. To serve you best, our employees are Like what I’ve read about in ALPA’s chroni- equipped with the latest news on contract bargaining; cles happening many times before, January retirement and insurance; economic analysis; legisla- was another month of pilots—elected and tive and regulatory updates; the current work of our volunteers—and staff making challenging safety, security, and pilot assistance committees; and and significant decisions to act swiftly or even the strides we’re making in social media. The maintaining a challenging resolve that no training was a great success, and our team left moti- action is the best course for the profession. vated and ready to work even harder for you. The two long-standing legal battles In that time, we were also able to celebrate some wrought with controversy and speculation of our longest-serving ALPA staffers who have made have come to a close, and your union, the it their lifelong career to provide exemplary service to Air Line Pilots Association, International, is our pilots. Their stories alone could fill a book to rival able to move forward in a strong position Flying the Line I or II. If you have a moment, please with incredible stamina. read a summary of their achievements and scan the The 2002 lawsuit Brady v. ALPA has pictorial in this month’s “The Landing” (see page 36). been settled (see page 10). As ALPA’s new We, ALPA staff, take our jobs very seriously and are general manager, charged with oversight devoted to the cause—your cause, our pilot-partisan of the union’s operations, I can say with agenda. Our members not only give us an occupation, Lori Garver firm resolve to ALPA members that this but also fuel our passion. General Manager settlement will not change in any way Thank you for the opportunity to serve your proud [email protected] the services you receive from your union. profession.

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Editor’s note: Every U.S. airline pilot has a stake in ALPA’s work to give U.S. airlines and their employees a fair opportunity to compete in the global marketplace (visit levelingtheplayingfield.alpa.org). Three ALPA members give their view on what it will take for U.S. airlines to compete on a level playing field. Competing on a Level Playing Field

Capt. Robert Hamilton n the years since ing the hours-long customs lines that occur at many U.S. (PSA), ALPA 9/11, the U.S. airports is an obvious marketing advantage. But since no Air Safety Igovernment has U.S. airline flies to Abu Dhabi, the advantage would go to Organization taken a great deal Etihad Airways, the state-owned foreign airline that does. Security of positive action to While it’s an affront on its own merits that the U.S. Council improve air trans- government would entertain a taxpayer-funded project Chairman portation security— that is so economically harmful to U.S. airlines, still more progress in which, in egregious are the government’s claims that security is nearly every case, ALPA has played a significant role. among the reasons it’s pursuing the facility. Working together, government, industry, and airline In truth, the U.S. government already has the capabil- labor have realized major security achievements, in- ity to garner the identity of every individual on every U.S. cluding the clear success of the Known Crewmember flight. A customs preclearance facility in Abu Dhabi won’t (KCM) program. Together, the Transportation Security add knowledge that we don’t already have. In fact, there’s Administration (TSA), Airlines for America, and ALPA an argument to be made that, by allowing passengers to operate KCM to enhance security and reduce passenger avoid a second identity review once in the , wait times at 32 U.S. airports, most recently in a new site the Abu Dhabi preclearance facility would actually com- at San Diego International Airport. promise security. Further, if security is truly the reason In the context of the progress that is possible when for the Abu Dhabi facility, other locations around the our government and our industry act jointly to meet a world pose a far greater security threat and would make a challenge, it is inconceivable that the U.S. government more logical location to establish such a security asset. is operating a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) The government’s lack of connection between the Abu preclearance facility at the United Arab Emirates’ Abu Dhabi CBP preclearance facility and competitive progress Dhabi International Airport despite clear opposition from for the U.S. airline industry is the reason that I invest ALPA and across the U.S. airline industry. my time in Washington, D.C., representing our Security The CBP facility at Abu Dhabi will allow passengers to Council and ALPA pilots’ interests. And it’s the invest- clear U.S. Customs while still in the UAE and proceed to ment that every U.S. ALPA member makes by contribut- their next flight as a domestic passenger once they land ing to ALPA-PAC that will pay off for the future of the in the United States. Offering the convenience of avoid- U.S. airline industry.

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 7 F/O Marcin t first glance, the enormous growth of the Persian If NAC had been Kolodziejczyk Gulf airlines’ routes and airplane orders and the successful, U.S. (Mesa), U.S. Export-Import Bank’s low-cost widebody air- taxpayers would pay A Master craft financing practices may not seem to apply directly to transport U.S. Executive to airline pilots who currently fly for regional airlines. government employ- Council Take a closer look, however, and the threat becomes ees and cargo on a obvious. If ALPA’s pilots who fly for express carriers state-owned foreign Chairman don’t look to the global economic environment—right airline that already now and decades down the road—we could lose our competes against U.S. airlines with advantages such as jobs and our careers. a tax-free business environment in its home country as If we don’t take action now, those who may want to well as low-cost widebody aircraft financing from the U.S. leave regionals for a carrier can simply forget Export-Import Bank that is not available to U.S. airlines. about it. We won’t have a profession to protect because While United was directly affected by the NAC Fly our jobs will be outsourced overseas. America route award, Mesa Air Group also has a code The National Air Cargo (NAC) scheme is one example share with United. Mesa pilots transport many of these of the threat. In August 2013, the U.S. government federal employees on our regional airplanes. If United’s signed a contract with NAC to operate on 31 U.S.– passenger loads go down, Mesa’s will ultimately go down Middle East city pairs under the Fly America Act. The act as well, so Mesa pilots’ jobs are also under threat. requires passengers who are traveling for the U.S. govern- ALPA helped lead a collaborative effort opposing the ment to fly on U.S. airlines unless a U.S. carrier is unavail- NAC award. The U.S. government terminated NAC’s able, in which case a code-share partner can be used. contract in September 2013, returning 27 city pairs to In the past, United Airlines and ALPA pilots had flown United. While the decision is not permanent and the many of these international routes. However, with only issue is bound to come up again, it is positive progress. three cargo airplanes and one passenger airliner, how The NAC routes and the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s unfair would NAC fly them? NAC planned to meet the contract lending practices are just a few of many reasons pilots who requirements by putting its designator code on Emirates fly regional aircraft should join ALPA’s fight for our careers Airline flights to and from the United States. against these global economic threats.

Capt. Scott Stratton ersian Gulf air- B-777Fs in 2013, bringing its total fleet to 12 freighters (FedEx lines, many of that currently serve 43 destinations around the world. Express), Pwhich are state- Emirates SkyCargo reported for the first time in 2013 Master owned, are building revenue over AED$10 billion ($2.8 billion). Executive their air cargo routes, While FedEx Express’ current fleet of more than 640 Council freighter fleets, and air airplanes is beyond comparison to the freighter fleets Chairman cargo infrastructure of the Persian Gulf carriers, these state-owned at an enormous rate. airlines’ cargo operations have a strong national Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are commitment behind them, enjoy wholesale home expanding their cargo operations as part of a long-term economic and policy support, and benefit from billions strategy to advance their countries’ economic diversifica- of dollars of investment. tion and growth. There is an unspoken expectation within the Etihad Airways reports that it flew 486,753 tonnes of American psyche that businesses succeed or fail based freight and mail in 2013, an increase of 32 percent com- upon the markets they serve. However, when one com- pared with 2012 volume. The airline cites enhancements petitor enjoys significant infusions of capital without to its freighter fleet, as well as its success in its estab- being required to generate a return on investment, it lished markets located in China, Hong Kong, and India severely skews the advantage toward that competitor. and its expansion into markets in the United States. There is no doubt that U.S. cargo carriers are operating Qatar Airways’ fleet currently includes three A330Fs on an unfair playing field and that it is getting worse, a and five B-777 freighters. At the 2013 Dubai Airshow, the competitive disadvantage created not by free market- airline placed a firm order for five new A330-200F place influences, but by state sponsorships. The question freighters and eight additional A330-200Fs options for a is, what is the United States going to do about it? total of 13 airplanes. In 2013, Qatar Airways Cargo made In the context of this huge cargo growth by state- its first shipment to the new Hamad International Airport owned Persian Gulf airlines, the FedEx Express Master at Doha, which has the capacity to handle 1.4 million Executive Council, together with the rest of ALPA, is tonnes of cargo per annum by 2015. advancing federal policy and legislative solutions to level In 2013, Emirates SkyCargo expanded its air cargo the playing field so that North American cargo pilots network by launching four new cargo-only destinations have a fair opportunity to compete on the world that included . Emirates has also added three new economic stage.

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Domestic News $1.4 billion profit reported in two weeks after creditors half of the same quarter of 2012. asked a court to force the employees who voted in Per FlightGlobal.com,   “To pass a new reautho- company to pay off its an online poll chose an and Virgin rization that will keep us debt. The petition, filed in updated livery for the tail Atlantic Airways launched competitive, [Congress has] U.S. bankruptcy court in of the airplanes after the a joint venture on January 1 to begin laying the ground- Wilmington, Del., cited the merger with US Airways. “It for flights between the U.S. work now,” said Rep. Bill airline as having as much as was very close but the major- and the UK. “For Delta, the Shuster (R-Pa.) in The Hill’s $100 million in assets and as ity has spoken, and the new alliance will help the airline Transportation blog regarding much as $500 million in debt. flag tail will proudly represent effectively compete on trans- the next FAA reauthorization,  Per USA Today, the Port American Airlines,” said CEO atlantic routes out of London which comes up in 2015. Authority of New Doug Parker. Heathrow. At the same time, York and New Jersey  Flight Safety Information Virgin Atlantic’s reach will announced that the major reported that January 1 expand significantly with its  Hawaiian airports in the region—John marked the 100th anniver- new access to Delta’s North Airlines announced that it F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and sary of the first U.S. airline American network,” Delta set a new record in its 84- Newburgh/Stewart in New flight—a 23-minute jaunt commented. year history with 9,935,743 York and Newark Liberty in across Florida’s Tampa Bay.  The U.S. Department of passengers transported in New Jersey—set a new pas- The St. Petersburg–Tampa Transportation’s Bureau of 2013, 4.8 percent more than senger record for 2013 with Airboat Line was subsidized Transportation Statistics in 2012. 111.6 million passengers. In by St. Petersburg officials reported that U.S. airlines  Bloomberg News reported 2012, the four airports served who wanted more winter showed a $3.2 billion that Evergreen International 109.4 million passengers. tourists in their city. That profit in the third quarter of Airlines filed for bankruptcy  According to the Dallas day, pilot Tony Jannus had 2013—more than double the protection on Dec. 31, 2013, Morning News, more than one passenger, the mayor of

TheSidebar Your Stories regulations for slower/canceled tion—the pilots tions have made it clear that you On Jan. 4, 2014, with cargo pilots operations when, in fact, they developed their own educational want more articles like this one wrongly excluded, the airline were just behind on FAR 117 tools to meet their specific needs. on Air Wisconsin. We hear you, industry saw the implementa- implementation. But most others Despite Air Wisconsin’s record and we have an experienced staff tion of the new FAR Part 117 were quite prepared—airlines crew cancellations during January of communicators willing to help regulations for the U.S. It was an and line pilots. 4–7 (they had a higher number tell your stories. adjustment for companies and Many ALPA pilot groups during that time than the entire Thanks to the Air Wisconsin pilots alike—two years in the worked internally and with their 2013 calendar year), the pilots MEC for sharing its story, and the making. Thorough preparation airlines to make the change were thoroughly prepared thanks talented ALPA communications was necessary simply to deal with as seamless as possible. You’ll to the diligent efforts of their staff for capturing the essence of the various new provisions. And read on page 23 how the elected leaders. the very reason this union was with the January polar vortex Air Wisconsin pilots’ Master Success stories like this one created. hitting a majority of the North Executive Council (MEC) proac- are what we aim to share in your We look forward to giving you American continent, airline tively addressed this change with magazine, along with important more stories like this. Please send travel was severely affected. The a robust education campaign industry developments. These your story ideas challenge of extraordinarily harsh during the weeks leading up to brief, substantive summaries of to magazine@ weather combined with imple- implementation. In addition to how your elected leaders and alpa.org. mentation of the new regulations ALPA’s own information efforts— your union work diligently on Namaste, was met with varying degrees of accompanied by tools developed your behalf are powerful ex- Sharon B. Vereb success. Some airlines embar- to help facilitate the change, amples of ALPA resources. Focus Editor in Chief, rassingly blamed the new FAR including a smartphone applica- groups and face-to-face conversa- Air Line Pilot

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St. Petersburg, who sat next Andolino, commissioner of demand increases, and to him in the open cockpit. the Chicago Department of airlines reduce operat- Three months later, when Aviation. The room, which ing costs, according to the tourist season ended, so includes yoga mats, is free the International Air did the subsidy. The airline for travelers. Transport Association carried 1,204 passengers but (IATA). IATA is forecasting never flew again. International News that airlines will turn a all phases of flight as long  announced that $19.7 billion profit on $743 as the devices are in flight it set a company record in  Aviation Today reported billion in revenue for 2014, or airplane mode. The move 2013 for the most airplanes that the global airline an increase from 2013’s came after the European delivered in a single year industry is projected to $12.9 billion. Aviation Safety Agency ruled with 648. The company’s collectively post a record-  According to Reuters, in November that smart- unfilled airliner orders stood high profit in 2014 as jet Indian budget airline phones and tablets can be at 5,080 at the end fuel prices drop, passenger SpiceJet has agreed to buy safely used during takeoff of the year, also a new approximately 40 B-737s and landing. Boeing record. worth more than $4 billion  Lufthansa is testing  Chicago O’Hare at list prices as it seeks to TaxiBot, an electric-powered International Airport modernize its fleet. tug that aims to transport has built a yoga studio in  Per the International jets to and from their gates, Terminal 3 for travelers to Business Times, on Dec. reported The Wall Street relax, reported the Chicago 19, 2013, Journal. The tug could help Tribune. “We’ve essentially became the first European reduce fuel use and wear and created an urban oasis at airline to permit elec- tear incurred by airplanes the airport,” said Rosemarie tronic device use during when they taxi. l CHICAGO O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT O’HARE INTERNATIONAL CHICAGO n FrontLines n DOT Rejects JAT cessfully made the case that a Application to Code Share possible ownership/manage- n LegalUpdate With Etihad to/from the U.S. ment relationship between Brady v. ALPA Settled JAT and Etihad would provide On January 17, ALPA com- On January 23, the long-standing Brady v. ALPA lawsuit mended a decision by effective control by Etihad was settled. The settlement secured in the lawsuit, which the U.S. Department of and, thus, would not be in the has been in the courts for more than a decade and the Transportation (DOT) to public interest. We applaud deny an application by JAT the DOT’s action because subject of wild speculation, allows the Association to Airways (now Air Serbia) to allowing the proposed ar- move forward in a strong position and continue its work provide code-share service on rangement to go forward supporting ALPA members. This is positive progress for Etihad Airways flights just as would have created an even ALPA and its members and will close a difficult chapter in Etihad was negotiating for a more unlevel playing field for the Association’s history. 49 percent ownership stake the U.S. airline industry.” ALPA settled this case as a pragmatic business decision in the Serbia-based airline. In its filing, ALPA opposed to preserve the long-term health of the union and is in The United States and Serbia JAT’s application on the no way an admission of guilt. The settlement agree- grounds that JAT noted in its do not currently have an air ment, which requires court approval, is for a fraction of services agreement. application that the airline the amount sought by the plaintiffs and one that ALPA “We are pleased that the is in negotiations to sell a 49 planned for that will in no way affect the union’s work DOT agreed with our view percent stake in the company and dismissed this applica- to Etihad, the national airline representing its members. tion,” said Capt. Lee Moak, of the United Arab Emirates For more information on Brady v. ALPA and the settle- ALPA’s president. “ALPA suc- based in Abu Dhabi. In its ment, visit www.alpa.org/brady. l

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answer to the application, ALPA also bill contains fatally flawed asserted that this ownership stake, along language that falls far short of with a publicly reported pending agree- what Congress said it would ment by which Etihad would manage ensure for any future CBP JAT, would allow Etihad to control JAT’s facility and not put the U.S. operations. airline industry and its employees at a Government Affairs The DOT agreed, finding that JAT competitive disadvantage globally or Legislative Summit had responded to specific allegations by risk U.S. airline industry jobs. As writ- Set for May ALPA and other objecting parties about ten, the omnibus appropriations bill The second annual ALPA potential control with “generalities” now merely provides an open-ended Government Affairs Legislative that did not refute the allegations. The approval for future sites, regardless Summit will take place on May department also denied JAT’s request of the competitive harm they may for a waiver of the DOT’s ownership and cause to the U.S. airline industry and 28–29, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency control policies because the record did its employees. This is legislating at its Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The not allow the DOT to find that the waiver worst. Are we really in a place where it summit will provide pilot represen- would not be “inimical to U.S. policy or is acceptable to acquiesce to foreign tatives and pilot advocates an op- interests.” business requests at the expense of portunity to enhance their advocacy U.S. companies, U.S. workers, and and PAC leadership skills through n Congress Chooses State-Owned reasoned federal policy? hands-on training. Participants will Foreign Airlines Over U.S. Airlines “The 50,000 pilots of ALPA will not gain the tools needed to become And Workers remain silent in our opposition to this effective advocates and to grow “The Consolidated Appropriations Act of misappropriation of federal resources. participation in ALPA’s PAC and 2014 represents another disappointing We will continue to advocate for swift grassroots programs within their example of bad U.S. government policy passage of the bipartisan Meehan– that promotes the offshoring of U.S. DeFazio legislation, and will continue pilot group. This is an excellent airline industry jobs,” ALPA stated on our collaboration with lawmakers and opportunity to enhance your legisla- January 14 regarding the U.S. Congress’s aviation industry stakeholders to pro- tive/political abilities, no matter decision to fund a Customs and Border tect U.S. airline industry jobs, national your experience level. Protection (CBP) preclearance facility in security, and economic interests.” The summit will feature legisla- Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates tive briefings, workshops, guest (UAE). “By allowing a CBP preclearance n ALPA Supports Safe Skies Act, speakers, and a Capitol Hill recep- facility at Abu Dhabi International Same Flight and Duty Rules for tion with members of Congress and Airport, where no U.S. air carrier current- All Airline Pilots staff. The program culminates with ly flies, the U.S. government is handing a “ALPA applauds the FAA and the a lobby day on Capitol Hill where state-subsidized airline, Etihad Airways, Department of Transportation [DOT] participants will apply their training the national airline of the UAE, a major for their continued efforts to ensure competitive advantage over U.S. airlines. that the U.S. airline industry remains in meetings with representatives At the same time, the funding of this the safest in the world. The new sci- and senators on relevant pilot parti- facility drains taxpayer money that would ence-based flight- and duty-time rules san legislative issues. be better used to improve customs facili- are a significant victory for safety and Stay tuned for more information. ties at major U.S. airports. the traveling public here in the United “In this legislation, the U.S. Congress States because they represent a long- Correction made a decision to forgo proposed overdue overhaul of decades-old flight The fleet information provided language that was widely endorsed by and duty regulations,” the Association in the American Eagle pilot industry and labor in the bipartisan remarked in early January regarding group profile on page 21 of Meehan–DeFazio bill (H.R. 3488), the implementation of FAR 117, the the January 2014 issue is which has 133 cosponsors. That legisla- new science-based flight-time/duty- tion would have required that the U.S. time (FT/DT) regulations that went inaccurate. Information about government perform an analysis of the into effect on January 4. the American Eagle fleet is potential effect on U.S. airlines and “Unfortunately, the regulations available at www.aa.com/i18n/ CBP staffing before it could establish a have one critical shortfall because amrcorp/corporateInformation/ new preclearance facility,” commented they exclude pilots. facts/fleet.jsp. We apologize the Association. ALPA was fully engaged in the FAA’s for the error. “Instead, the omnibus appropriations Aviation Rulemaking Committee

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 11 n FrontLines (continued) regarding pilot fatigue, and in large quantities by air,” announcement bers to the FAA has long maintained that commented ALPA on January by the FAA Management the new flight- and duty-time 16 in response to the U.S. detailing the Advisory limits and minimum rest NTSB’s annual Most Wanted selection of Council (MAC), requirements must cover all List of transportation safety the six public and among the airline pilots. It is clear from improvements. entities that will appointees is the science that all airline “Current U.S. regulations develop remotely Capt. Lee Moak, pilots experience fatigue in allow exceptions for a large piloted aircraft [RPA] ALPA’s president. the same ways, regardless of number of lithium batteries research and test sites MAC consists of 13 whether they are transporting in a single package, and around the country keeps the members who advise the passengers or cargo,” noted any number of packages focus of RPA integration on FAA on management, policy, the Association. on an airplane,” noted the safety,” the Association said on spending, and regulatory “Cargo airline pilots fly Association. “These batteries Dec. 30, 2013. The FAA’s an- matters. the same aircraft types over could be transported without nouncement named congres- “These established avia- the same routes, into and a flight crew ever being aware sionally mandated test sites tion leaders will help guide out of the same airports, as of the potential risk. At the that will be used for critical the FAA in its many critical passenger airline pilots. This very least, shipments of lithi- research into the certification air-transportation policy is why ALPA supports H.R. um batteries by air, especially and operational requirements decisions, supporting our 182/S. 1692—the Safe Skies large quantities, should be necessary to safely integrate commitment to a first-class Act, which would require that held to the same standards unmanned aircraft systems aviation system,” said Foxx. cargo pilots be included in in place for the thousands of into the national airspace these regulations in order to other less potentially danger- system (NAS). n TSA Administrator Hosts increase safety for the public. ous commodities classified as “As Administrator Huerta Follow-Up Meeting on LAX We urge every U.S. senator hazardous materials. made clear, this is one step Shooting and representative to support “Although the current list in a deliberate methodical ALPA participated in a this important aviation safety does not include improved process to ensure the contin- meeting on January 8 led legislation for all who rely on safety of airport surface ued safety of the NAS. We are by Transportation Security air transportation.” operations, as it did last year, pleased at the assurances that Administration (TSA) these evaluations will be well Administrator John Pistole, supervised and carefully con- who continued his dialogue trolled,” the Association said. with government and indus- “As ALPA has maintained try stakeholders regarding the for years, RPA can only be agency’s plans to counter the safely integrated into the threat of “active shooters” at NAS when it can be shown airline airports. that the aircraft, pilots, and This action comes after an operators meet the same attack by a lone gunman on high standards as other NAS Nov. 1, 2013, at users. Key to this demonstra- International Airport, which n ALPA Safety Priority we are encouraged at the tion is comprehensive and left one TSA security officer Makes NTSB’s Most Wanted board’s recognition that this multifaceted testing, analysis, dead and others seriously List for 2014 must continue to be a priority and failure-mode evaluation. wounded. “For years, ALPA has been a issue in aviation safety. ALPA ALPA will continue to work Pistole met with the leading voice to improve fire remains committed to work- with the U.S. government and government-industry groups a safety, especially with respect ing with our government and industry partners to ensure few weeks after the shooting to lithium battery transporta- industry partners to continue line pilot input is available and did so again on January tion by air and to mitigate to address runway excursions as a resource to the test 8 to provide an update on the risks posed by smoke, and incursions as critical developers.” the agency’s findings and fire, and fume events. We are safety issues.” potential actions to thwart encouraged that the NTSB n DOT Secretary Appoints future attacks. The TSA is recognizes this as a safety n ALPA Applauds Primary ALPA President to FAA MAC developing a proposal for priority with the potential Focus on Safety in FAA’s On January 14, U.S. Secretary potential improvements that fire hazards associated with UAS Announcement of Transportation Anthony the Aviation Security Advisory shipping lithium batteries “ALPA is pleased that today’s Foxx appointed 10 new mem- Committee, which ALPA

12 Air Line Pilot February 2014 New ALPA Reps As of Dec. 10, 2013, the Election Ballot and Certification Board (EBCB) certified election results for the following local council: * American Eagle 121 Capt. Raymond Igou, Chairman (Capt. rep) * American Eagle 121 F/O John Pool, participates on, will review. Washington, D.C. It also raises Vice Chairman (F/O rep) the Association’s prestige on At an American Eagle 114 meeting held on Dec. 30, 2013, n Atlantic Southeast, Capitol Hill. Capt. Andrew O’Hara was elected as the interim status representative for the remainder of the term of office ending ExpressJet Pilots Reject “During the 2011–2012 on Feb. 28, 2014. Tentative Agreement cycle, the top PACs in the As of Jan. 10, 2014, the EBCB certified election results for the On January 14, Atlantic country gave just more than following local council: Southeast and ExpressJet $2 million to federal candi- * United 171 Capt. Benjamin Salley, Chairman (F/O rep) pilots rejected a joint collec- dates,” said Zack Mooneyham, * United 171 Capt. George Drebo, Vice Chairman (Capt. rep) tive bargaining agreement. A ALPA’s political representa- For the names and e-mail addresses of your elected master resounding 83 percent voted tive. “For 2014, we’ll be on executive council and local council officials, log on to Crewroom. alpa.org/memberaccount and click on the Representative tab. against the agreement, with that level and will be able to match some of our biggest Results for those reps taking office on March 1, 2014, will be nearly 91 percent of the col- published in the March 2014 issue. lective pilot group participat- opponents dollar for dollar on political spending. That ing in the ballot. The Master means a lot in D.C.” Project Wingman. Between Project Wingman in 2013. Executive Councils have met In addition to the mon- them, the two recruited Collectively, more than 100 to evaluate their options and etary goal, ALPA-PAC also more than 100 pilots and pilots recruited almost 500 develop a plan to address the exceeded its participation more than $1,100 per month contributors and raised more pilots’ concerns and build a goal for 2013. It added more into ALPA-PAC. They have than $73,000 per year into future single contract. In the than 1,200 new contributors both earned a paid trip to the PAC. meantime, both groups will and raised participation Washington, D.C., for ALPA’s The descriptions of the Air continue to operate under ALPA-wide to just under 15 legislative summit on May Line Pilots Association PAC are not a solicitation to contribute their current pilot contracts. percent. Special thanks to all 28–29 where they will meet to the PAC. Only ALPA members, of the ALPA members who with decision-makers and ALPA executives, senior admin- n ALPA-PAC Hits $1M made achieving these goals take part in ALPA’s advocacy istrative and professional staff Mark for 2013 possible by contributing to campaign. personnel, and their immediate alpa pacFor the first time since the PAC and recruiting their While 2013’s competition family members living in the 2008, ALPA-PAC has colleagues. has ended, 2014’s has just same household are eligible to raised more than $1 million In other ALPA-PAC news, begun. Get started early to contribute to ALPA-PAC. ALPA- PAC maintains and enforces in a calendar year. This ac- congratulations to F/O recruit your colleagues and a policy of refusing to accept complishment shows ALPA Marcin Kolodziejczyk (Mesa) win a trip to D.C. in 2015. contributions from any other pilots’ dedication to creating and Capt. James Anderson Thanks to all those source. ALPA members may pilot-partisan change in (United) for winning 2013’s who participated in learn more about ALPA-PAC and MarketWatch Airlines Parent Company Stock Symbol 12/31/2012 12/31/2013 % Chg. Spirit , Inc. NASDAQ: SAVE $17.73 $45.41 156.1% Delta, Delta Air Lines NYSE: DAL $11.87 $27.47 131.4% Air Transat Transat A.T., Inc. TSX: TRZ.B $5.93 $12.63 113.0% Air Transport International Air Transport Services Group, Inc. NASDAQ: ATSG $4.01 $8.09 101.7% American Eagle, Piedmont, PSA American Airlines Group, Inc.1 NASDAQ: AAL $13.50 $25.25 87.0% AirTran Southwest Airlines2 NYSE: LUV $10.24 $18.84 84.0% Alaska Holdings, Inc. NYSE: ALK $43.09 $73.37 70.3% United United Continental Holdings, Inc. NYSE: UAL $23.38 $37.83 61.8% FedEx Express FedEx Corporation3 NYSE: FDX $91.72 $143.77 56.7% Hawaiian Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. NASDAQ: HA $6.57 $9.63 46.6% Atlantic Southeast, ExpressJet SkyWest, Inc. NASDAQ: SKYW $12.46 $14.79 18.7% Jazz Chorus Aviation TSX: CHR.B $3.85 $4.03 4.7% Bearskin, Calm Air Exchange Income Corporation TSX: EIF $25.78 $22.60 -12.3% 1US Airways and American completed their merger on Dec. 9, 2013. The price shown above for Dec. 31, 2013, is the stock price of the new company, traded as “AAL” on the NASDAQ. The price shown for Dec. 31, 2012, is the price of the old US Airways stock, which was traded on the NYSE as “LCC.” That stock ceased trading on Dec. 6, 2013. Under the terms of the merger agreement, US Airways stockholders received one share of common stock of the combined airline for each share of US Airways common stock then held. 2Southwest announced a dividend of $0.04 on Dec. 10, 2013. 3FedEx Corporation announced a dividend of $0.15 on Dec. 10, 2013.

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 13 n FrontLines (continued) about contributing to ALPA-PAC accepted into the Augmented Reserve by entering the members-only KCM program, the Sections of its Part site of www.alpa.org. hundreds of airline 117 app. An incorrect crewmembers transit- solution was being n Known Crewmember ing the terminal entry generated when Expands to San Diego, every day will be able setting a report time Memphis, Raleigh–Durham to relieve congested between 1300–1659 On January 22, San Diego passenger screening for a three-pilot crew International Airport became lines by passing and a rest class of two. the 32nd airport to provide through the Memphis This issue existed in expedited crewmember ac- KCM portal,” said both the latest iOS cess to secured areas via the and Android versions. Capt. Sean McDonald, offices. Volunteers should Known Crewmember (KCM) the FedEx Express pilots’ be willing to schedule and It has been corrected, and program, the risk-based Master Executive Council lead in-district advocacy an updated version is now screening system that en- (MEC) secretary-treasurer. visits with their members of available for both Apple and ables Transportation Security In late December 2013, congress. Android devices. Administration (TSA) security KCM became available The webinar lasts ap- officers to positively verify at Raleigh–Durham proximately one hour and will n Program the identity and employment International Airport in train participants to become Looking for status of crewmembers. To Terminal 2. effective district advocates. New FFDOs in date, there have been more For the most up-to-date Topics include the structure 2014 than 12 million KCM transits. information on the current of ALPA’s grassroots program, The Federal On January 10, ALPA pilots KCM airports and their how to set up and conduct Flight Deck and staff were on hand to specific KCM portal locations, local congressional visits, and Officer (FFDO) launch KCM at Memphis select the KCM tab on the a briefing on current pilot- program is accepting ap- International Airport. “With ALPA smartphone app for partisan legislative issues. plications for 2014. The Memphis Airport being iPhones and Androids, or visit Interested? E-mail Carly. Transportation Security www.knowncrewmember.org. [email protected] to sign up Administration plans to train for one of the follow- between 550 and n Sign Up for ALPA’s ing sessions: 1,000 new FFDOs District Advocacy Web • Wednesday, in 2014. Training February 12 Once the applica- The first district advocacy at 1500 EST tion process begins, web training classes for 2014 • Friday, February 14 the candidate can have been scheduled. ALPA at 1200 EST expect it to take is looking for volunteers who between six to eight are interested in promoting n Part 117 Calculator months to become a the Association’s legislative Update qualified FFDO. For agenda and want to serve as ALPA recently learned more information A pilot passes through screening at pilot-partisan representatives of an issue with the about the program, San Diego International Airport. to their local congressional Augmented and scan the QR code. l

n ALPANegotiationsUpdate

The following is a summary mediation on June 17, 2013. ExpressJet—A Section 6 2013. Negotiations continue. of the status of ALPA contract Mediation continues. notice was received on May Mesa—A Section 6 notice negotiations by airline as of Atlantic Southeast—A 28, 2010. A joint Atlantic was filed on Sept. 10, 2010. Jan. 24, 2014: Section 6 notice was filed on Southeast/ExpressJet Section 6 Negotiations continue Feb- Air Transport May 20, 2010. A joint Atlantic notice was filed on March 28, ruary 18–20 and March International—A Section 6 Southeast/ExpressJet Section 6 2011. A tentative agreement 18–20. notice was received on Jan. notice was filed on March 28, was reached, but on January Sun Country—A Section 6 21, 2014. 2011. A tentative agreement 14 the pilots rejected the notice was sent on Feb. 23, Air Wisconsin—A Section was reached, but on January agreement. 2010. Sun Country filed for 6 notice was filed on Oct. 1, 14 the pilots rejected the FedEx Express—A Section mediation on May 9, 2012. 2010. Air Wisconsin filed for agreement. 6 notice was filed on Jan. 22, Mediation is under way. l

14 Air Line Pilot February 2014 LegislativeUpdate n ALPA Lauds Senate recently, however, the FAA’s this critical legislation,” said This proposal would Bill to Protect Medical federal air surgeon published Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s increase the immigration Certifications of Pilots a controversial new policy to president. user fee on international ALPA commends Sens. proactively detect those who S. 1941 is the Senate com- flights from $7 to $9. This James Inhofe (R-Okla.) and suffer from OSA. The policy panion to H.R. 3578, intro- misguided proposal to Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) for would require that applicants duced by House Reps. Frank raise the cost of air travel introducing S. 1941 requir- with a body mass index of LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Rick Larsen comes just weeks after ing the U.S. FAA to conduct 40 or more be evaluated by (D-Wash.), Larry Bucshon Congress passed a $1 bil- an open rulemaking process a physician who is a board- (R-Ind.), Daniel Lipinski (D-Ill.), lion fare hike on all airline before making proposed certified sleep specialist, and and Sam Graves (R-Mo.). The passengers by doubling the changes to how aviation anyone diagnosed with OSA House Transportation and Transportation Security medical examiners screen would have to be treated be- Infrastructure Committee Administration passenger for obstructive sleep apnea fore they could be medically advanced H.R. 3578, which security fee. This fare in- (OSA) in pilots and air traffic certificated (see “What You currently awaits consider- crease is in addition to the controllers. REALLY Need to Know About ation by the full House of billions in taxes and fees The FAA has been Sleep Apnea,” page 22). Representatives. that the U.S. government evaluating sleep apnea “The hasty manner already unfairly imposes for a number of years in which the agency has n ALPA Opposes New Fees on U.S. airlines and their and has classified it as a developed this potentially On Airline Travel passengers, suppressing disqualifying condition career-ending policy, without Members of the U.S. Senate demand and slowing since 1996. The agency took an adequate opportunity for are currently considering a growth. limited steps a few years stakeholder input, is com- new fee on airline passengers ALPA strongly opposes ago to inform pilots of the pletely unwarranted. ALPA as part of an omnibus ap- this fee hike and urges risk of OSA by informa- is very thankful to Senators propriations bill, which would Congress to stop using U.S. tion provided to aviation Inhofe and Manchin for tak- fund federal agencies through airlines and passengers as a medical examiners. Most ing the initiative to advance the remainder of FY2014. bottomless piggy bank. l

Canada n ALPA Urges Transport “In Canada, however, pilots Aviation Regulation Advisory recommended practices on Canada to Update Pilot are still operating under Council (CARAC) Technical fatigue management,” com- Fatigue Rules grossly outdated flight- and Committee unanimously mented the Association. “ALPA commends the new duty-time regulations despite recommended that the report “More than a year later, pilot flight- and duty-time several attempts to modernize by the CARAC Flight Crew ALPA is disappointed that rule that went into effect in them, exposing the traveling Fatigue Management Working the process for amending the United States on January public to potential safety Group to update flight- and the regulations in Canada 4. These new science-based risks. Updated regulations, duty-time regulations and rest has completely stalled. Canada must follow the regulations represent combined with fatigue risk requirements be reviewed by U.S. lead and approve new significant safety enhance- management systems, are the Civil Aviation Regulatory science-based flight- and ments that will benefit the essential to advancing the Committee. ALPA participated duty-time regulations for highest safety standards, and traveling public and the U.S. as a member of the work- Canadian flight crews. We aviation industry as a whole,” ALPA has long advocated for ing group and supports the urge Transport Canada to the Association said in an science-based fatigue rules recommendations overall, make the process for updat- announcement, emphasiz- that would apply to all pilots in which would bring Canadian ing these regulations a top ing the need to modernize Canada. regulations in line with the priority to meet the standard pilot fatigue rules in Canada “In November 2012, International Civil Aviation set by the new regulations in based on science. Transport Canada’s Canadian Organization’s standards and the United States.” l

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 15 Have You Read? Human Factors on the Flight Deck Edited by Hans-Joachim Ebermann and Joachim Scheiderer

Although Human Factors on the Flight principles, and discusses some studies conducted by Deck (Springer; 2012 edition) is a good Boeing and Lufthansa in the 1980s and 1990s. book on aviation human factors, it’s The chapter on human error briefly discusses the written very much like an academic Reason Model and goes into detail on the SHELL textbook. It’s also Euro-centric with Model. It also discusses the implications for those European spellings and technical models regarding accident and incident statistics. report numbering. Much of the infor- The chapters on stress and fatigue are the most mation also cites European studies. relevant and beneficial. They are easy to read and The book is touted as “state-of-the-art know-how have useful information. All airline pilots should know for today’s airline pilots.” It’s good information for and understand these subjects. professional aviators, but it’s not entirely state-of-the- Overall, this is a rather wide-ranging book that art. Much of the information cited comes from NASA has its high points (discussions on stress and fa- and NTSB reports and studies conducted in the 1980s tigue) and overall presents some useful, if rather and 1990s. The bibliography is cited at the end of each esoteric, information, e.g., the chapter on leadership chapter and is generally extensive and beneficial. and team behavior (which is good but rather aca- The opening chapter on accident prevention has demic).—Reviewed by ALPA’s Engineering & Air Safety a lot of information from the NTSB, introduces SMS Department

16 Air Line Pilot FebruaryA member 2014 service of Air Line Pilot. To read the latest On Investing magazine from Charles Schwab, go to www.schwab.com/oninvesting. It’s an added benefit for mem- bers through ALPA’s partnership with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as the Association’s preferred financial services provider. l n Jet Fuel Prices

Fuel continues to be a key component in the airline industry period, however, the range in prices fluctuated greatly. and in determining whether an airline will be profitable. For Increasing and decreasing fuel prices can make financial the past four years, the airline industry generated profits, planning difficult for any airline. For example, at the end of despite crude oil prices averaging $91 per barrel and jet the third quarter in 2013, a $1 increase in crude oil resulted fuel averaging $117 per barrel. During that same four-year in an additional fuel expense of $400 million. This expense is driven not only by the Fuel Continues to Affect Profits price of fuel, but also by the amount consumed. $120 25,000 The amount of fuel used Total Gallons Consumed Annual Average Crude Oil Price $/bbl varies considerably by airline $100 20,000 and varies from year to year for a specific airline. When $80 15,000 an airline increases its fuel consumption, most likely it $60 will see an increase in fuel 10,000 cost. If an airline has cost- $40 effective hedges in place, it 5,000 Millions of Gallons Consumed may experience a decline $20 in fuel cost, even if its fuel consumption increases. The $0 0 introduction of more fuel- 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 efficient airplanes into an Source: BTS, P1.2(a), Energy Information Administration, E&FA analysis. Data for 2013 is 12 months ended Sept. 30, 2013. airline’s fleet can also have an effect on fuel consump- tion. An airline’s capacity YOY Change in Fuel Consumption and Cost by Airline growth or decline will also 20.0% affect fuel consumption. The YOY % Chg in Total Gallons Used chart on the left shows the 15.0% most recent year-over-year YOY% Chg in Total Fuel Cost change in fuel consumption 10.0% by major airlines and their corresponding change in fuel 5.0% cost.

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Source: BTS, P1.2(a), E&FA Analysis. Data through third quarter 2013.

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 17 nOntheRecord The following quotes are compiled from congressional testimony, speeches, news clips, and other public documents. ALPA does not necessarily endorse these views but rather is informing members of recent statements by significant industry stakeholders.

Expanding the locations from which our U.S. customers can fly They’re a real threat. This is a Qatar Airways is a priority, and global business and one where we are excited that the expanded we have to compete globally. We code-share program with US can’t ignore any global threat, and Airways will be in effect when we we can’t be asked to compete on begin flights from Philadelphia different terms. [in 2014]. Through this strong —Doug Parker, Chief Executive, American Airlines, partnership, we are furthering regarding the increasingly aggressive competition from our goal to expand on the airlines based in the Persian Gulf and number of travelers who can fly internationally on our 5-star airline. Will the politicians try to —Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Airways protect their own airlines for the sake of a few thousand airline employees, or will they open up their This is part of a measured and tourist industry for millions of jobs? strategic growth plan, which will —Bjørn Kjos, Chief Executive Officer, Norwegian , on the airline’s application to the U.S. reinforce the future Department of Transportation for a foreign of the national carrier of the UAE air carrier permit and the vital role it plays in the emergence of Abu Dhabi as a global aviation hub. We can’t tax our passengers —James Hogan, President and Chief Executive to death. It will just continue Officer, Etihad Airways, on the eight new routes that will increase the airline’s worldwide network to 102 to hurt the industry. destinations in 2014 —Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

Consumers deserve to know The ability to make a call which airline will be operating their on one’s cell phone is flight as they’re shopping for a ticket. not worth compromising We will continue to make sure that all the safety of a flight. companies selling air transportation are —Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) regarding the transparent with consumers and will U.S. FAA’s decision that airlines can safely take enforcement action expand passenger use of portable electronic when necessary. devices during all phases of flight —Anthony Foxx, Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation

18 Air Line Pilot February 2014 n In Memoriam “To fly west, my friend, is a flight we all must take for a final check.”—Author unknown 2013 Capt. J. Crockett Delta December Capt. Paul J. Dunne United March Capt. Thomas A. Derr Northwest December Capt. Robert A. O’Rorke Continental June Capt. Raeford F. Gibbs TWA December F/O Alexander A. Salib ExpressJet July Capt. William G. Goff, Jr. Delta December Capt. Thomas L. Jones Midway September Capt. Frank Hansen Delta December F/O D. Cienkus Eastern October Capt. Roger M. Jones United December Capt. Larry D. Cranford US Airways October Capt. Jack A. Mleynek Delta December Capt. James T. Dopp United October Capt. F.J. Moynahan Delta December F/O James R. Feil TWA October Capt. Lawrence D. Nicholls, Jr. Eastern December F/O Donna E. Fritch United October Capt. K.G. Poh United December Capt. Frank R. Arrufat, Jr. TWA November Capt. Vic Ristvedt FedEx Express December Capt. W.A. Barnard Northwest November Capt. Thomas M. Rogers United December Capt. Ward C. Budzien TWA November Capt. Gerald J. Rollins Delta December Capt. Keith N. Davies Frontier November Capt. C.E. Schmidt, Jr. Delta December Capt. R.R. Guest Delta November Capt. J.E. Shanck Pan American December Capt. Thomas G. Jackson United November Capt. W.H. Thompson Eastern December Capt. James L. Lindlief Eastern November Capt. A.R. Tiberg Eastern December F/O Lloyd J. Olson Northwest November Capt. James W. Weeks Delta December Capt. James Pfeifer Gemini November F/O Edgar H. Willard Endeavor Air December Capt. John W. Puffer, Jr. Pan American November Capt. Robert S. Tinsley United November 2014 F/O Jeffrey L. Stephens Eastern November Capt. Dennis C. Brannan Northwest January Capt. Samuel H. Wells Delta November Capt. John R. Riemer Eastern January Capt. N.K. Allerup Delta December Capt. Wesley D. Schierman Northwest January Capt. James A. Barbosa Northwest December Capt. Steve M. Black Delta December Capt. Peter G. Conklin Northwest December n Compiled from information provided by ALPA’s Membership Capt. Ronald H. Conway United December Administration Department

n Engineering & Air Safety Update Mailbag ALPA Participates in for duplication of effort, “Listening Session” stakeholder confusion, Flying Tigers reunion the “Retired” has been With NTSB and related communica- I am writing to inform dropped from our name, ALPA’s Engineering & tions issues. you that the 40-year an- and all former Flying Tiger Air Safety Department ALPA representatives niversary reunion of the Line pilots and employees staff and members of the stressed that the issues of Flying Tiger Line Pilots are now welcome to join as Association’s Air Safety using social media and the Association (FTLPA) will members. Organization attended level of detail communicat- take place on May 8, 2014, More information regard- a U.S. NTSB “listening ed in the aftermath of an in Seattle, Wash., at the ing the FTLPA and this session” geared toward accident are still concerns Marriot Waterfront Hotel. reunion can be found at NTSB–FAA interaction fol- that must be resolved. The Immediately following www.flyingtigerline.org or by lowing an aircraft accident. NTSB is developing policy our weekend reunion, calling me at 208-699-5909. Other stakeholders in the and procedures regarding the group is taking a Capt. John Dickson (FedEx discussion included air- the release of information cruise to Alaska where a Express), President, FTLPA lines, manufacturers, trade after an accident and the smaller event will be held in Anchorage on May 19. associations, and both use of social media.  Letters to the editor may be the Accident Investigation The NTSB committed to This event celebrates the submitted via regular mail to and Flight Standards continue this type of stake- initial formation of the Air Line Pilot, Letters to the branches of the U.S. FAA. holder involvement and to Flying Tiger Line Retired Editor, 535 Herndon Parkway, Topics included reviews of include these topics, along Pilots Association in 1974. P.O. Box 1169, Herndon, VA NTSB and FAA regulatory with others, as discussions Since then, 20172-1169, or by e-mail requirements, potential continue. l to [email protected].

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 19 Norwegian Air’s Evasive Scheme threatens Every U.S. Airline Pilot n a pernicious new business scheme that contain wages and working condi- U.S. government must that threatens every U.S. airline pilot’s tions substantially inferior to those of reject Norwegian Air’s Ijob, Norwegian Air International (NAI) is NAS’s Norway-based pilots. At no point bid to gain unfair seeking to evade its national laws to com- in its legal filings has NAI refuted ALPA’s pete unfairly against U.S. airlines. ALPA is description of its business plans or the advantage over leading the fight to stop this scheme by reasons behind it. U.S. airlines calling on the U.S. Department of Trans- “NAI’s plans are to exploit loop- By ALPA Staff portation (DOT) to reject NAI’s foreign air holes in international policy to dodge carrier permit application. Norwegian’s laws and regulations and A subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle undermine labor and working condi- (NAS), NAI is seeking to operate as an tions,” said Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s Irish airline—expressly to avoid its pilots president. “If this scheme is permitted and cabin crews’ work falling under to succeed, the company would gain a Norway’s employment laws. In docu- significant and unfair economic advan- ments submitted to the DOT, ALPA and tage over U.S. airlines in competing to the European Cockpit Association assert attract international passengers flying to Take Action that NAI plans for its flight crews to work and from the United States and threaten Make your voice heard in under individual employment contracts the job of every U.S. airline pilot, now stopping Norwegian Air that are governed by Singapore law and and in the future.” International’s scheme. Visit takeaction.alpa.org for more information.

20 Air Line Pilot February 2014 Norwegian’s plans for ALPA also underscored how the U.S.– no matter the consequences, and not growth in the U.S. EU air transport agreement makes clear pretend this is somehow acceptable Norwegian started its long-haul that the opportunities made available competitive behavior.” operation in 2013 with routes be- under the agreement are not to be used tween Scandinavian countries and to reduce labor standards. Irish government must also the United States and Thailand. The In its filing, ALPA explained: “As an reject NAI’s bid company reports entity under the control of Norwegian ALPA is also calling on the Irish govern- that it plans in 2014 to citizens, NAI could not expect to be ment to reject NAI’s attempt to register expand its network to include granted a permit but for the oppor- the aircraft in that country. “Ireland 14 routes between European destina- tunities made available by the U.S./ should not allow itself to be involved in tions and New York; , Calif.; European/Norway/Iceland Air Transport NAI’s avoidance scheme,” said Moak. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Los Angeles, Calif.; Agreement (ATA). The ATA includes a “This move appears to many observ- and Orlando, Fla. Norwegian’s flights to provision that states that the opportuni- ers as an attempt to engage in social the United States will include, beginning ties created by the agreement are not dumping at the expense of EU member in summer 2014, new B-787 service from intended to undermine labor standards states and any states NAI may operate to London’s to New York, or the labor-related rights and principles or from,” charged the European Cockpit Los Angeles, and Fort Lauderdale. contained in the laws of the signatories Association in its answer to NAI’s foreign The company states it has nearly 200 to that agreement.” air carrier permit application to the DOT. aircraft on order, including B-737MAXs, “If NAS is permitted to mix and match B-737-800s, and B-787s. In its 2012 an- the countries where it establishes its U.S. airlines and employees nual report, the U.S. Export-Import Bank subsidiaries and employs its flight crews eager to compete reports that during 2012, it granted more based on whether the legal and regula- Moak explained that U.S. airline industry than $160 million in loan guarantees to tory environment is to its economic employees are driven to compete with Norwegian Air Shuttle for the purchase advantage, U.S. carriers will be put at Norwegian, or any foreign airline, on a of widebody airplanes. a severe competitive disadvantage be- level playing field and in areas where “With Norwegian rapidly expanding cause the United States has one set of airlines should compete such as on into many of the largest U.S. markets laws and regulations that apply to all of customer service and convenient flight and competing with U.S. airlines for its airlines,” said Capt. Ron Abel (United), times. “Fair competition is not what international passengers flying to and chairman of ALPA’s International Affairs Norwegian is about—they are seeking to from the United States, it is frankly Committee. “The U.S.–EU air services create an unfair race to the bottom on unbelievable that the U.S. government agreement was never intended to allow a labor standards by evading what seems is at the same time using U.S. taxpayer scheme such as NAI’s, which is unapolo- to be the clear language of the U.S.–EU money to help Norwegian purchase new getically designed to cheat the system.” air transport agreement to get around widebody aircraft with low-cost financ- Norwegian labor laws. ing that is unavailable to U.S. airlines,” “Flag of convenience” “The NAI scheme must be immediate- continued Moak. business practice ly and unequivocally rejected,” concluded ALPA also maintains that the NAI Moak. “The DOT must not permit U.S. ALPA acts to halt scheme scheme raises the specter of the “flag airlines and their employees to face an Because of the scheme’s serious threat of convenience” business practice that unfair competitive disadvantage from to U.S. airlines and U.S. airline pilots’ undermined the U.S. maritime industry this runaway shop and the government jobs, ALPA immediately developed a by allowing a vessel to be registered in a must swiftly dismiss NAI’s air carrier multifaceted action plan centered on country different from its ownership and permit application.” opposing the application at the DOT to apply the country of registry’s laws to Decline of the U.s. halt NAI’s scheme. its operations. Maritime Industry ALPA filed an answer to NAI’s applica- The practice precipitated the de- cline of the U.S. maritime industry and tion to the DOT for a foreign air carrier 100,000 permit calling on the department to im- the loss of tens of thousands of U.S. Jobs mediately reject the scheme because it maritime jobs as companies flew the is not in the public interest both because flag of countries with weaker labor and it conflicts with the terms of the U.S. tax laws and regulations. aviation statutes and the U.S. air services agreement with the EU. ALPA, allies join forces ALPA highlighted that, under aviation Four major U.S. airlines as well as statutes, the DOT is charged with policy other airline labor unions have joined objectives to achieve while determining ALPA in opposing the NAI scheme whether proposed foreign air transporta- and in calling on the DOT to reject tion is in the public interest. Among the company’s foreign air carrier the objectives is the encouragement of application.

“fair wages and working conditions” and Ed Wytkind, president of the Seafarers Number of U.S. 27,000 “strengthening the competitive position AFL-CIO’s Transportation Trades jobs of [U.S.] airline carriers to at least ensure Department, shares ALPA’s concern, equality with foreign air carriers.” ALPA stating in a December 2013 opinion asserts that approval of NAI’s application piece published in Aviation Daily: “We would be inconsistent with both of these must reject business models premised 2,500 jobs objectives. on scouring the globe for cheap labor 1960 1992 2010

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 21 hour) and OSA symptoms exist. Many According to Stanford researchers, people with mild OSA have no symptoms • OSA risk factors include alcohol and may not need treatment. Moderate intake, smoking, nasal congestion, OSA involves an AHI of 15–30; an AHI and menopause. Physical risk greater than 30 is severe OSA. factors include a large neck, recessed jaw, enlarged tonsils, Dr. Quay Snyder Symptoms high arched palate, and nasal ALPA Aeromedical Advisor Common OSA symptoms include exces- obstructions; all may collapse the sive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and airway during sleep. irline pilots: Obstructive sleep impaired cognition. Other symptoms • Adding 10 kg (22 pounds) doubles apnea (OSA), if untreated, is seri- include snoring, gasping when sleeping, the risk of OSA; an increase in BMI Aous, with significant health and difficulty with short-term memory or con- of 6 or an increase in waist or hip career implications. The FAA has con- centration, frequent nighttime urination, size of 13–15 cm (5–6 inches) qua- sidered sleep apnea disqualifying since reduced sex drive, morning headaches, druples the risk. 1996. And with the FAA’s announcement irritability, and unrefreshing sleep. • Waist obesity is more associated with that it plans to provide new guidance to OSA significantly increases the risk of OSA than hip obesity or BMI, even in aviation medical examiners on this issue, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, nonobese people. airline pilots will likely encounter new high blood pressure requiring medication, • Hormones associated with sleep screening and documentation during high cholesterol, stroke, heart attacks, disturbance lead to increased future medical exams. diabetes, and depression. People with un- appetite and weight gain. So how do you know if you’re at risk? treated OSA have a significantly increased • OSA reduces energy, physical activity, In this article we’ll discuss what OSA is, health risk. This risk is substantially muscle energy, metabolism, and how it’s diagnosed, and what it means reduced after just two days of treatment. exercise performance, all leading for you as a line pilot. Untreated sleep apnea triples the risk to obesity. for fatal and nonfatal cardiac events, Diagnosing sleep apnea primarily in those younger than 65. Sleep Bottom line for pilots Sleep apnea involves frequent intermit- apnea also is associated with adult epi- Again, untreated OSA is serious and has tent pauses in breathing for more than lepsy and complications with surgery. significant health and career implica- 10 seconds while sleeping (apnea) and/ tions. If you are at risk, get evaluated. or reduced airflow with blood oxygen BMI and OSA The most common comment from desaturation greater than 4 percent (hy- Body mass index (BMI) is a person’s pilots who have been treated for OSA is, popnea). Sleep apnea has several forms: weight in kilograms divided by height “I never knew I felt so bad before, until OSA from mechanical obstruction of the in meters squared (go to www.bmi- I felt so good after treatment.” Don’t let airway (the most frequent form); central calculator.net). Normal BMI is 18–24.9; OSA ground you. sleep apnea (CSA) from defective signals less than 18 is underweight; 25.0–29.9 Most insurance companies cover most to breathe from the central nervous is overweight; greater than 30 is obese. costs associated with OSA, as treating system; and a mixed form combining A BMI greater than 40 is morbidly OSA is cheaper than covering medical OSA and CSA. obese. For example, a 5 foot 11 inch complications of untreated OSA. Sleep apnea is usually diagnosed by a person would have to weigh more than For more on OSA and related condi- laboratory polysomnogram (sleep study), 287 pounds to exceed a BMI of 40. tions and screening, diagnosing, and but also can be diagnosed or excluded The Stanford University Sleep Center treating pilots, plus FAA medical certifica- via home studies. Most people with sleep has detailed the relationship of weight tion, visit the ALPA Aeromedical site at apnea are unaware they have it. and OSA. One ironic finding: Obesity www.aviationmedicine.com and stay The severity of OSA is scored using is the biggest risk factor for OSA (and tuned for future articles in Air Line Pilot. several tools, the most common be- the only evidence-supported treatable We continue to work with ALPA and ing the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI). risk factor), yet OSA can lead to obesity; FAA staff to safely keep pilots on the job if Screening for sleep apnea may involve treating one helps treat the other. they are diagnosed with sleep apnea. simple overnight oximetry (blood oxygen saturation) studies or some of the less- n December 2013, the federal air surgeon announced that new guidance on sophisticated home studies, but diagnos- obstructive sleep apnea would be published in the FAA’s Guide to Aviation ing OSA may require more advanced IMedical Examiners in early 2014. This announcement caused a number of types of home studies or even a formal stakeholders, including ALPA, to contact the FAA to emphasize the need for laboratory sleep study. greater stakeholder input before implementing any new sleep apnea screening Mild OSA occurs when the AHI is policies. Additionally, legislation has been introduced that would require the FAA between 5 and 15 (i.e., the person has to address sleep apnea screening changes through formal rulemaking activity 5–15 apnea and hypopnea events per (see page 15).

22 Air Line Pilot February 2014 “...Air Wisconsin pilots were better prepared to abide by the regulations due to an educational campaign conducted by the MEC in December.” —Capt. Richard Swindell Flying the New Rule How Air Wisconsin Prepared Its Pilots

By Kimberly Seitz, ALPA Senior Communications Specialist

o one could have predicted that an action plan to explain those parts Swindell noted. “But it was important a major winter storm and the in greater detail,” said Swindell. “In that we use specific examples that Nimplementation of FAR Part 117 addition to using our existing com- relate to Air Wisconsin pilots and the would occur simultaneously. And while munications vehicles, we created a specifications in our contract.” the weather disruption prompted the new electronic publication, FAR 117 Along with the electronic FAR 117 cancellation of more than 6,500 FastRead, and distributed the informa- FastRead, the MEC also had printed the flights, it was the implementation of tion on a weekly basis.” second edition of ALPA’s Guide to Part the much-anticipated and long- The working group consisted of 117 to place in crew rooms, created a overdue FAR Part 117 that may have the chairmen of the pilots’ Grievance, laminated business card with Part 117 caused some unprepared airlines addi- Scheduling, Negotiating, and Com- Tables A and B for quick reference and tional headaches. munications Committees; the Sched- convenient carrying in the pilots’ ID “Winter always provides challenges uling Committee’s reserve coordinator; holders, and created an FAQ section to proper staffing,” said Capt. Richard the MEC chairman and vice chairman; and a public FAR Part 117 information Swindell, the Air Wisconsin pilots’ and the ALPA labor relations counsel page on its website. Along with these Master Executive Council (MEC) chair- and communications specialist as- written communications, the MEC also man, “but Air Wisconsin had more crew signed to work with the MEC on a conducted four all-pilot conference cancellations between Jan. 4–7, 2014, regular basis. calls, two of which focused specifically than in all of 2013. The first installment of the five-part on Part 117 issues that concerned “Did the new rules speed that up? series provided an overview of the rule reserve pilots. Perhaps,” Swindell added, “but Air and discussed concepts and definitions. “The electronic publications we Wisconsin pilots were better prepared It focused on the new maximum flight distributed piqued our pilots’ interest,” to abide by the regulations due to an duty period (FDP) for flightcrew mem- Swindell said. “And the working group educational campaign conducted by bers and the maximum FDP based on did an excellent job prepping for the the MEC in December.” the time of day and segments flown conference calls. We had good par- ALPA’s educational campaign to sup- during the FDP and the actual time at ticipation from the pilots, who asked port FAR 117 included topic-specific the controls (flight time) depending on thoughtful questions that provided a conferences, extensive coverage in Air the time of day that the FDP begins. foundation for the FAQ section of Line Pilot, development of a smart- The remaining four parts covered our website.” phone app for iPhone and Android specific details and examples of FDP The MEC also created a topic-specif- devices, and a special electronic and how cancellations, extensions, ic e-mail address, ARW117Questions@ publication. To supplement these na- reroutes, and junior mans affect FDP; alpa.org, that distributes incoming tional initiatives, ALPA pilot groups, reserves and the reserve availability pe- e-mails to each member of the working including Air Wisconsin, developed and riod; the restrictions in the 12-year-old group so that questions are answered distributed their own educational tools Air Wisconsin pilots’ contract and how in a timely fashion. designed to meet the specific needs of they compare to the restrictions in FAR “Our major concern is the imple- their pilots. 117; and cumulative limits and rest. mentation of the FAR regulations and In September 2013, Swindell “We thought it was important to the practical application to our con- appointed members to a Part 117 supplement the information in ALPA tract,” said Swindell. “We hope that the working group, which convened shortly national’s Guide to Part 117 Flight Time company shares our interest in working before Thanksgiving. “We took that Limitations and Rest Requirements and together with the pilots to synchronize opportunity to break down the FAR Tables A and B ALPA created that can our contract provisions more closely into five manageable parts and develop be downloaded to mobile devices,” with the new regulations.”

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 23 press and the threat of an approach- ing war resulted in the formation of an all-African-American pursuit squadron based in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1941. “The Tuskegee Airmen overcame segregation and prejudice to become one of the most highly respected fighter groups of World War II. They proved conclusively that African-Americans could fly and maintain sophisticated combat aircraft. The Tuskegee Airmen’s achievements…paved the way for By Jan W. Steenblik, Technical Editor full integration of the U.S. military.” Black pilots who served in The Tuskegee Airmen formed the World War II paved the way 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group of the U.S. for racial integration of the Army Air Corps. U.S. military and, eventually, Cassidy praised the Tuskegee U.S. airlines Airmen’s “acts of extraordinary hey called it “Double D”— courage, professionalism, skill, and the double war that black intelligence,” adding that they “flew pilots and support personnel and fought in North Africa and Tfought during World War II: Sicily and provided aerial combat A war against fascism in Europe, and support for Allied bomber missions a battle against racism in America. over Europe. They received three Returning from combat, members Distinguished Unit Citations for of the famed “Red Tails” met signs their combat performance. that segregated their disembarking These notable accomplishments streams into “white” and “colored.” have helped to define a generation.” At one U.S. training base, when they Cassidy introduced Tuskegee refused to sign the base command- Airmen Dr. Ivan Ware, William er’s edict that barred them from the Fauntroy, and Col. Charles McGee Officers’ Club, they were confined to (USAF, Ret.), the event’s guest barracks guarded by armed soldiers speaker, who was on active duty for and dogs. more than 30 years. McGee joined On Nov. 21, 2013, Capt. Sean the enlisted reserves in 1942 and Cassidy, ALPA’s first vice president, received his wings as a second lieu- helped present the 2013 Donald tenant single-engine fighter pilot in D. Engen Aero Club of Washington 1943. The highly decorated McGee Trophy for Aviation Excellence to logged more than 6,300 command surviving members of the Tuskegee pilot hours; set numerous records in Airmen during the Aero Club’s a military career that spanned from monthly luncheon in Washington, World War II to Korea and Vietnam; D.C. The Engen Trophy is awarded and commanded fighter, support, annually to honor lifetime achieve- reconnaissance, and missile ments in support squadrons. aviation. McGee’s honors include the Aero Club Legion of Merit, the Distinguished President Flying Cross, multiple Air Medals, David and the French Legion of Honor. Castelveter In 2007, President George Bush noted, “Before presented the Congressional Gold 1940, African- Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen or Americans their widows. were barred McGee talked about “the from flying for Tuskegee Experience” and urged the U.S. mili- the audience to “remember the tary. Pressure sacrifices that many of the families exerted by made as we were integrated in July civil rights 1949 and scattered around the organizations world. [We] destroyed the biases, and the black the generalizations, and, in some

24 Air Line Pilot February 2014 cases, the outside racism that was behind Army policy saying blacks can’t fly. Thank goodness there’s ALPA’s Only Tuskegee Airman a creditable record out there that f the nearly 1,000 Tuskegee Airmen, “The 47th Bomb Wing was the only proved that to be wrong. OALPA can claim among its members bomb outfit with nukes,” Ashby recalls. “Our youngsters who are one—Capt. Robert Ashby (Frontier, Ret.), “We had targets all over Russia.” the America of tomorrow need who retired from the left seat of a Boeing not repeat that, but they need 737 in July 1986. Airline career to understand it, because it Now 87, Ashby lives near Phoenix, Ashby retired as a lieutenant colonel brings out the importance of Ariz., where he remains active in promot- in July 1965. He applied to some 20 or education, believing in yourself, ing aviation careers to young people. In so airlines but heard only from United, finding your talents, and reach- a 2011 interview by F/O Walter Goins which hired him as a “flight operations ing out to those areas both of (Delta), whose father was in Ashby’s flight instructor” on the B-727. He taught our organizations espouse now, training class in 1945, Ashby reminisced ground school and instructed in flight a strong aviation and aerospace about his military and airline careers and simulators and in the airplane—but industry in these United States. the history he helped make. only flight engineers. As a flight op- “Our experience was an erations instructor, he was not given a early civil rights action; this large Military career seniority number. group of blacks accomplished a In July 1944, Ashby, having just gradu- When United finished the monumen- job when at that time [many in] ated from high school, entered the U.S. tal task of transitioning flight crews our country thought if you get a Army Air Corps and was based at from piston-powered airliners to jets, group of blacks together there’s Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. When the demand for training dropped dra- going to be riots and all kinds of he heard about the Tuskegee Airmen matically; the airline furloughed Ashby unsatisfactory situations. program to train black pilots, he applied in 1972. “Though there was segrega- and was accepted in the spring of 1945. At Eastern, Ashby was told bluntly tion in our country, everybody After primary training in PT-17 that the airline wouldn’t hire him wanted to participate when they Stearman open-cockpit biplanes, he because, in his 40s, he was too old. He responded, “But that’s against the law!” declared war. There were job took basic training in AT-6 Texans and The Eastern manager merely shrugged opportunities in the war support, then was selected for advanced training and said that if Ashby fought it, the and our country had just come on the B-25 Mitchell medium bomber. airline would find some other reason to out of 10 years of depression, World War II ended before Ashby could not hire him. so we all had the same desire— serve in combat, but he went on to fly Back in Denver, Colo., he visited to help our country win and to night interdiction missions in B-26s in Frontier to inquire about his applica- put another car in the driveway Korea and trained to deliver nukes in tion. “That was on a Friday,” he smiles. and another bottle of milk on B-45s (four-engine jets built during the “They asked, ‘Can you be here Monday?’ the porch.” beginning of the ). After the They had a new-hire class starting on Cassidy called the accomplish- B-45s came the B-66. His final airplane ments of the Tuskegee Airmen Monday, and someone couldn’t make it; was the B-47, a fast medium bomber. they hated to have an empty slot.” “absolutely amazing.” He added, Ashby recalls some of the policies “Even after their military service, Ashby joined Frontier on Jan. 29, and prejudices that he and his fellow they’ve continued to pay it 1973. Starting as a B-737 flight engineer Tuskegee Airmen endured. For example, forward. They’ve continued to (a few airlines flew Seven Threes with an of the 992 pilots trained through the demonstrate that it didn’t mat- engineer then), he moved on to Dash 7s, Tuskegee Airmen program, “only 350 ter what the color of your skin Convair 580s, and MD-80s before mov- or so went overseas and fought in was or your gender, it mattered ing up to B-737 captain. combat,” he points out. “We already what your smarts are, and what Emily Howell, the first woman to had four squadrons operating in Europe. your performance and your become a pilot for a modern U.S. airline, The white commanders didn’t want accomplishments are.” was in Ashby’s new-hire class. any more black pilots. We were losing “There was some opposition to Emily a lot of bombers for lack of escorts. It’s and me being there,” Ashby recalls. intriguing that we had leaders in the “The majority of the [other pilots] were U.S. military who would sacrifice lives to okay with it, but there’s always a few continue segregation.” who can’t accept change. When I got off Later, while in Alabama to undergo probation, some pilots didn’t want ALPA his initial jet training in T-33s at Maxwell to accept me as a member.” Air Force Base, he could not ride in a Of the fact that he alone of the “white” taxicab with a fellow officer Tuskegee Airmen became an airline from his unit or use a “white” pilot, Ashby says, “That’s a bad mark pay phone to call the base for against the airlines. But now, the ground transportation. Yet a military and the airline industry are few months later, he was fly- just about the best equal opportunity ing B-45s with the 47th Bomb employers. Aviation is such a splendid Wing in England. career field.” Capt. Robert Ashby

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 25 Securing the Skies: Communicating with Industry to Anticipate, Neutralize Threat

viation security presents a never-ending set of chal- “However, ensuring the security of our skies is a task that’s lenges. To explore some of the ongoing threats to never completed, as you all know. We can’t simply be Aair transportation and the measures the industry satisfied by being more secure than we were 12 years ago. must take to defend itself, ALPA and Airlines for America We need to be more secure than we were yesterday.” (A4A) co-sponsored “Securing the Skies: Aviation Security a The conference featured keynote speeches and panel Dozen Years after 9/11.” This one-day conference held Dec. discussions and provided the news media and other guests 17, 2013, in Washington, D.C., featured senior-level govern- a rare glimpse into how industry stakeholders are working ment and industry security experts discussing what it takes together to combat terrorism and other criminal threats. to safeguard our skies and airports. “In our post-9/11 world, we can no longer confine our Working together thinking to stopping criminal acts that take place while “It is a great partnership when we can an aircraft is on the ground or in flight,” Capt. Lee Moak, find common ground, as we seek to ALPA’s president, told conference attendees. “In this new find the most effective security in the era, we need our intelligence community to continually most efficient way, as we promote the devote the resources required to prevent acts of terrorism. free movement of people and goods It must collaborate and communicate, not only with others with the best security,” said John in government but also with industry stakeholders.” Pistole, TSA administrator. Tina Gabbrielli During his presentation, Moak discussed the Known “With more than 275 airports Crewmember (KCM) program and the partnership among around the world that provide nonstop passenger service ALPA, A4A, and the Transportation Security Administration to the U.S. and nearly 300 that have nonstop cargo service (TSA) that makes KCM possible. He also described the to the U.S., we have our work cut out for us,” he added. work performed by thousands of pilots within the Federal Tina Gabbrielli, a senior official within the office of the Flight Deck Officer program as an important layer of director of National Intelligence, gave the luncheon key- defense against criminal acts, and emphasized the need to note speech, describing the efforts of what she called the install secondary cockpit barriers on all airliners. global aviation community and its ongoing charge to share “Working together and partnering, we have made real intelligence. This open dialogue is vital, she noted, as there progress, and we are more secure today than we were be- are 10,000 flights in the air, on average, at any given time. fore 9/11,” noted Nicholas Calio, A4A president and CEO. “We have lots of layers of physical security, which I think is important because we can keep the bad guys guessing as to what we are going to do next,” she said.

Electronic attacks “The airline industry is connected in many ways,” said Capt. Sean Cassidy, ALPA’s first vice president and national safety coordinator, introducing a panel titled “Cyber Security—Protecting the National Airspace System from Electronic Attacks.” Cassidy observed that the web-based and electronic systems that support aviation provide a unique set of security challenges and that the industry must be mindful of the many points that can be breached. “I challenge you to tell me about a criminal act that doesn’t involve cyber [activity],” said Rich Kolko, super- VINCENT WHITFIELD From left, Nicholas Calio, president and CEO of Airlines for visory special agent in the Cyber Division of the FBI. He America; Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA president; and reviewed the various kinds of cyber actors who threaten John Pistole, TSA administrator. aviation, potential targets for attack, and the FBI’s

26 Air Line Pilot February 2014 “The question that really must who serves as legislative director to Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-Pa.), a congressman who cosponsored legislation to be answered is how do we block funding for the facility, explored this issue and the best use finite resources to implications it has for the U.S. airline industry. implement effective, efficient, CBP offers preclearance at 15 locations in 5 foreign countries, but the current sites are served by at least one and sustainable aviation U.S.-based airline. This new facility in Abu Dhabi provides security strategies that facilitate a competitive advantage to the only airline that flies to the movement of goods and the United States from Abu Dhabi—the state-owned and subsidized Etihad Airways. In addition, the preclearance people.” —Capt. Fred Eissler facility likely encourages passengers to route themselves through Abu Dhabi on Etihad rather than routes served by NextGen Cyber Program and the technologies it uses to U.S. airlines elsewhere in the region. track and, in many cases, prevent criminal activity. Aside from the CBP representative, panelists largely Knowing the threats and risks associated with your agreed with ALPA’s vociferous position that money de- product, or as Jim Vasatka, Boeing’s chief engineer of voted to the Abu Dhabi facility would be better spent fully aviation security, put it, “understanding the seams in the staffing customs facilities at U.S. airports, where long waits system,” is essential. Vasatka noted that although Boeing during peak travel periods can delay travelers and cause software is nearly impregnable, product lines continue to them to miss connecting flights. be modernized and, for this reason, “cyber security is not well defined, even in the IT world.” Obstructed horizon “Complacency is our challenge,” said Kent Jeffries, the Risky business supervisory air marshal in charge of the Aviation Programs In recent years, aviation security has transformed from a Section of the Federal Air Marshal Service, during a panel one-size-fits-all proscriptive focus to a more risk-based, titled “Flight Security Improvements and Challenges.” results-driven approach. Capt. Fred Eissler (FedEx Express), Jeffries noted that terrorists have incredible patience and ALPA’s aviation security chair; Victoria Newhouse, the TSA that airline industry stakeholders and government must assistant administrator for risk-based security; and Michael also have patience in order to effectively counter terrorist McCormick, Global Business Travel Association’s executive efforts. director and COO, examined the mechanics of risk-based F/O Wolfgang Koch (Delta), a member of ALPA’s Aviation security and how it has affected airline operations. Security Group, explored aviation security “from the opera- “The question that really must be answered is how do tor’s perspective,” and called for enhanced communica- we best use finite resources to implement effective, ef- tions between the cockpit and law enforcement. ficient, and sustainable aviation security strategies that “It’s indispensable to have industry at the table early on, facilitate the movement of goods and people,” said Eissler. before you start talking about mitigating risk,” said Dan He highlighted the application of new programs like the air Ewell, A4A senior vice president of safety, security, and cargo advance screening program. operations. Ewell explored current screening programs and “Risk-based security really changed how we look at talked about how they will need to evolve. security, how we manage risk, how we manage our busi- —John Perkinson, Staff Writer ness being the most efficient and the most effective from a security perspective,” said Newhouse, who also discussed the merits of the TSA’s PreCheck program. McCormick observed that by 2015, China will become the world’s largest business travel market and that Brazil Outlining Pilot Concerns will become a top-five business travel market in the com- Before the start of the “Securing the Skies: Aviation ing years. He noted that competing in these markets will Security a Dozen Years after 9/11” conference, Capt. Lee become much tougher for U.S. airlines, because foreign Moak, ALPA’s president, met with several political and airports and airlines typically aren’t taxed at the same level transportation journalists to discuss current events as as U.S. airlines. well as topics that would be explored during the meeting. Moak reiterated ALPA’s opposi- Unlevel playing field tion regarding the opening of the The recent opening of the U.S. Customs and Border customs preclearance facility in Abu Protection’s (CBP) preclearance facility in Abu Dhabi in Dhabi and the need to properly fund the United Arab Emirates continues to draw rancor from U.S. airline industry infrastructure to ALPA, U.S.-based airlines, and others because it provides make it globally competitive. a clear economic advantage to a foreign airline, at U.S. To view highlights from the taxpayer expense. Kevin McAleenan, CBP acting deputy conference, scan the QR code. commissioner; Sharon Pinkerton, A4A senior vice president of legislative and regulatory policy; and Michael Kirlin,

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 27 ALPAToolbox Business Travel Expenses for 2013: How Much Can You Deduct?

penses, the IRS provides By Victoria Fortuna that a designated amount of Senior Benefits Attorney, expenses relating to overnight ALPA Retirement & trips may be deemed substan- Insurance Department tiated. For amounts deemed substantiated, pilots need not hen pilots are flying maintain any records of the the line, they are amounts actually spent while Walways on business on the trip. travel, and as such, pilots’ If the employer pays for assp qualifying travel expenses are lodging separately, the desig- deductible as ordinary and C istock nated amount of expenses for necessary business expenses. on whether the amount paid able income or to be claimed meal and incidental expenses In IRS Notice 2013–65, the exceeds the federal per diem by a pilot as an itemized (M&IE) that is deemed sub- IRS released the special rates rates or special per diem rates deduction, expenses must be stantiated is generally equal for the transportation indus- that apply to the transporta- incurred while on a business to the lesser of the per diem try, the rate for incidental- tion industry. Frequently, trip that requires sleep or allowance paid for that day expenses–only deduction, the amount of per diem the rest (an “overnight trip”). (if any), or the amount the and its list of high-cost locali- airline pays or reimburses is Expenses incurred on trips federal government would ties. We outline some of the not enough to cover reason- that are not overnight trips do pay its own employees for highlights below. able business travel expenses. not satisfy this requirement. M&IE when they travel to In those cases, pilots may be For pilots, the expenses at the same locality. The federal Per diem entitled to claim an itemized issue are usually meal and government publishes M&IE Many of ALPA’s collective deduction for the expenses incidental expenses, because rates for every locality in the bargaining agreements not covered. the airline invariably pays for world. The M&IE rates may be provide that the airline If a pilot receives no per lodging directly or reimburses obtained online. The CONUS will pay each pilot a fixed diem payments or reimburse- for it separately. (for Continental United amount, often called “per ments from the employer, or States) and OCONUS (for diem,” to cover meals and receives per diem payments Substantiating Outside CONUS) rates can incidental expenses while on that the airline includes in expenses be found at www.gsa.gov. For a trip. When an airline makes taxable income, the pilot may Recognizing the burden 2013, the daily M&IE rates for these per diem payments be entitled to claim an item- of requiring pilots to CONUS ranged from $46 to (or otherwise reimburses ized deduction for expenses actually substantiate ex- $71, and for OCONUS from pilots for travel expenses), incurred while on business $1 to $228. These rates may the airline may exclude all travel. change on a monthly basis. or a portion of the per diem payments or reimbursements Expenses for Itemized deductions from pilots’ taxable income “overnight trips” If a pilot has business travel reported on Form W-2. The For travel expenses either expenses that the employer amount excluded depends to be excluded from tax- did not reimburse, a pilot may claim those expenses This article reviews the federal rules for U.S. pilots regarding the taxation and as an itemized deduction on deductibility of travel expenses, including per diem reimbursements, for the his or her tax return. If a pilot 2013 tax year (for which individual tax returns are due, generally, by April 15, claims this itemized deduc- 2014). For the benefit of your tax advisers, the official rules for tax year 2013 are tion, Form 2106, “Employee set forth in IRS Notice 2013–65. General information is also contained in IRS Business Expenses,” must Publication 463, Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses; IRS Publication be completed. Form 2106, 1542, Per Diem Rates; and Revenue Procedure 2011–47. These documents are and all other IRS forms and available at www.irs.gov. publications, may be obtained

28 Air Line Pilot February 2014 Form 2106, and all other IRS Special rates for the forms and publications, may be transportation obtained on the IRS website at industry The IRS sets special www.irs.gov or by calling the transportation IRS at 1-800-TAXFORM. industry rates that simplify the CONUS on the IRS website at www. amount may be deemed and OCONUS irs.gov or by calling the IRS at substantiated (no written re- rates. For 2013, 1-800-TAXFORM. cords will be required). Other the transportation To claim any business business travel expenses must industry rate is $59

travel expense as an item- be substantiated with records. for CONUS and $65 V iennet M athieu istock ized deduction, a pilot must (If the expense is less than for OCONUS. Pilots be able to substantiate the $75, the IRS will not require may use these rates time, place, and business a receipt to substantiate the to determine the Obtain Competent purpose of the business amount spent on any single tax deduction under Tax Advice travel, as well as the amount purchase, such as a single the deemed sub- As with most matters concerning taxes, of the expense. The time, meal expense; but this rule stantiation method place, and business purpose does not apply to lodging for all CONUS and/ the federal law governing the taxation must be substantiated with expenses, for which receipts or all OCONUS of pilots’ expenses and per diem pay- actual records, such as a are necessary even if the travel in 2013. ments is complex and can sometimes pilot’s logbook. The amount expense is less than $75.) For example, a be confusing. Of course, ALPA does not of the business expense must Only 80 percent of the pilot travels away provide tax advice to individual mem- also be substantiated, but in amount deemed substanti- from home on busi- bers, and therefore all pilots are urged the case of business meals ated is deductible in 2013, ness within CONUS to obtain competent tax advice about and incidental expenses, the and then only to the extent for 10 days in a applying the information in this article that a pilot’s aggregate month. The airline to their own situation. miscellaneous itemized pays the pilot a $65 deductions (including per day per diem business expenses) exceed allowance for 10 days ($650). rates ($590). 2 percent of his or her The CONUS special M&IE rate If a pilot uses these special adjusted gross income. Note is $59 per day. The amount rates, the deduction may be that union dues constitute deemed substantiated for the somewhat less than if the deductible employee business month is $590, i.e., the lesser standard M&IE rates are used, expenses and count toward of the amount paid ($650) or especially if the pilot usually

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February 2014 Air Line Pilot 29 HealthWatch

as your New Year’s resolution for 2014 to stop smoking? If you’re having a tough Wtime, you’re not alone—only one fourth of those who try to quit succeed permanently. Don’t be discouraged if your previous attempts to stop have been unsuccessful. Stopping smoking or chew- ing tobacco is extremely difficult, but new tools are increasing your odds. Several medications, when used as part of a comprehensive smoking cessation plan, are the most effective tools for quitting. Heavy smokers who successfully quit often use a combina- tion of counseling, a support group, nicotine patches or gum, and, sometimes, prescription pills. Unfor- tunately, the FAA does not allow pilots to use all of the medications available while flying, but provides considerable flexibility to pilots who want to improve their health and still preserve their careers. The following article outlines proven techniques, nicotine substitutes, medications, and additional resources to aid in tobacco cessation.

3Proven interventions Many of the proven techniques to aid smokers who want to quit do not involve medications, or use medications as an adjunct to the program. Health insurance and state programs cover the cost of most of the proven techniques. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website lists the following techniques: • Brief clinical interventions (i.e., when a doctor takes 10 minutes or less to deliver advice and assistance about quitting). • Counseling (e.g., individual, group, or telephone counseling and quit lines; online smoking cessation programs). Do You Want to • Behavioral cessation therapies (e.g., training in problem solving). • Treatments with more person-to-person contact and intensity (e.g., more time with counselors). All of these interventions are allowed by the FAA without grounding.

Quit 3Nicotine substitutes Nicotine is available in nontobacco forms to help an individual who stops smoking minimize withdrawal Smoking? symptoms such as craving, irritability, and anxiety. It is available in over-the-counter forms as patches, chew- ing gum, and lozenges. Prescription forms of nicotine By Dr. Quay Snyder substitutes include nasal sprays and inhalers. All ALPA Aeromedical Advisor forms work in a similar fashion by allowing an individ- Editor’s note: This column, the second of ual to gradually reduce his or her nicotine exposure two on the health risks of tobacco and how while helping to minimize withdrawal effects. to quit smoking, is adapted from an article available at www.AviationMedicine.com.

30 Air Line Pilot February 2014 ALPA members can 3Nicotine patches Since 2001, the U.S. surgeon contact the Aeromedical Nicotine patches (Habitrol, Nicoderm CQ, general has recommended Office at 303-341-4435, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a combination of nicotine Nicotrol, and Prostep) deliver measured a.m. to 4:00 p.m. moun- doses of nicotine through the skin at a patches and nicotine chewing tain time, or at www. predictable rate. They are very effective gum to minimize nicotine AviationMedicine.com. in reducing tobacco cravings when used withdrawal symptoms. For more information on aeromedical issues, scan the QR code. properly, and the FAA allows pilots to use them when flying. Zyban (Buproprion) Users typically apply a large patch Marketed as an aid to reduce the psycho- once per day for 2–6 weeks. After the logical craving and anxiety of nicotine initial withdrawal, they use smaller withdrawal, buproprion reduces some of patches containing successively less the nervousness, irritability, and restless- nicotine for 2-week intervals. The entire ness in people just beginning to quit. process takes 4–12 weeks. Individuals Some studies have shown that Zyban should not smoke when using the patch- is twice as effective as nicotine patches es. Those who are still smoking after four in helping smokers remain tobacco-free weeks on the patch are unlikely to quit for one year. However, for pilots, Zyban and should discontinue the patch. presents problems. It may have subtle Some airline pilots who are heavy sedating side effects and alter judgment, smokers and do not intend to quit use and it has a dose-related increased risk the patches while flying. These pilots of causing seizures. The FAA says pilots prevent nicotine withdrawal by putting a who use Zyban should not fly for at least patch on before they fly and then smoke 72 hours after taking the last dose. Cold after they land. Unfortunately, this 3 increases their dependence on nicotine Chantix Turkey and makes quitting much more difficult. In 2007, the FAA approved Chantix Quitting cold (varenicline) as an additional smoking Nicotine chewing gum cessation option. In 2008, however, the turkey is very 3and lozenges agency disallowed Chantix on the basis difficult, but Nicorette gum can be chewed slowly of increased risk for psychological side to deliver nicotine through the mucous effects. Chantix has been shown to be 80% of membranes of the mouth. at least as effective as Zyban (which also successful The gum is chewed 10–15 times to isn’t FAA-approved for use while flying). get a “peppery” taste in the mouth, in- A combination of strategies is most quitters use dicating that nicotine is being delivered. effective for long-term smoking cessa- this method. Then the gum is “parked” between the tion. Consult your physician and contact cheek and gum until the peppery taste the local chapters of the American Lung is gone or the craving for a cigarette Association, American Cancer Society, returns. The person takes a few more and the American Heart Association. chews to regain the peppery taste of Excellent information on statistics, nicotine delivery and then parks the gum proven techniques, and resources for again. A piece of gum usually lasts 30 tobacco cessation is available on the minutes when first starting to quit. CDC’s website, www.cdc.gov/tobacco. Similarly, lozenges may be used to For answers to specific questions or provide a low level of nicotine to help assistance in reporting use of tobacco reduce withdrawal symptoms. cessation therapies, please contact Over time, the idea is to use the gum ALPA’s Aeromedical Office. less often or chew a single piece longer and wait longer between chews. The gum should not be used for more than 12 weeks. The FAA also allows pilots to use Nicorette when flying. To read Part 1 of this series, scan the QR code.

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 31 OurStories Bidding Farewell Delta Pilots Complete Final U.S. Flight of DC-9s

By John Perkinson, Staff Writer

an. 6, 2014, will be remembered as a spe- many of us flying in cockpits with round dials cial day by many in the airline industry. these days.” JIt marked the last scheduled U.S. airline Operating without a flight management flight of the Douglas DC-9—Delta Air Lines system presents its share of challenges and Jet Parking Flight 2014 from –St. Paul (MSP) opportunities. Albertsman acknowledged, “I International to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta was joking with someone the other day. ATC Some 6,000 to 8,000 International (ATL), piloted by Capt. Scott will clear us to go somewhere direct. I’m going jets are projected to Woolfrey and F/O Tristin Albertsman. to miss responding, ‘Unable; give us a head- be parked this decade Woolfrey, who until just recently was ing instead.’” as airlines update Delta’s DC-9 chief line check pilot, said, “It Woolfrey and Albertsman are among their fleets. According was kind of nostalgic setting the brakes for the thousands of pilots who have success- to airline consultant the last time.” The former fully transported people and goods on this ICF SH&E, the airline pilot has an extensive history with the airplane. With its T-tail and two aft-mounted industry is entering airplane type, having served as Northwest’s engines, the DC-9 was created primarily for a new era of jet coordinator, fleet training captain, and fleet short- to medium-range flights. Its low-sitting retirements. director before coming to Delta with the design lets ground crews access the cargo Northwest merger. hold without special equipment. “A lot of pilots here at Delta have a senti- Before making its final stop in Atlanta, the mental attachment to the aircraft,” Woolfrey historic aircraft journeyed from Detroit, Mich., said. “It was their first right-seat checkout or to Minneapolis, designated Flight 1965, to first left-seat checkout.” commemorate the year that Delta became Across the cockpit, the “Diesel-Nine’s” launch customer. Gate D6 Albertsman has flown in Minneapolis, Minn., was decorated with for Delta for three years balloons, a retirement poster for the employ- and the DC-9 for a year ees and passengers to sign, and three cakes and a half. The former each bearing the image of the iconic airplane. Atlantic Southeast Two hours later, the Delta DC-9, tail Airlines pilot says she number N773NC, touched down in Atlanta, was assigned this par- Ga., about 7:00 p.m. EST. Nearly half of the ticular trip in her nor- flight’s passengers were aviation enthusiasts. mal schedule bidding Many stayed on board after the arrival to and that she plans to take photos. Greeting the flight was Capt. move on to the MD-88. Mike Donatelli, the Delta pilots’ Master “It’s been fun to be on Executive Council (MEC) chairman, who at the airplane,” she said, one time was a DC-9 first officer based in From Left, F/O Tristin Albertsman; Capt. Scott Woolfrey; noting, “There aren’t Chicago. and Capt. Mike Donatelli. 32 Air Line Pilot February 2014 Retirement, Part 2 Douglas Aircraft, an American aero- Ironically, this isn’t the DC-9’s first retire- space manufacturer founded in 1921 ment at Delta. After 28 years, the Delta by Donald Douglas, was purchased by DC-9 fleet was parked in 1993 but returned McDonnell Aircraft Corp. in 1967 and to service as a result of the Delta– renamed McDonnell Douglas. Future Northwest merger. variations of the DC-9 aircraft design Although Delta was the launch customer, would be labeled “MD,” including the North Central Airlines, another airline with MD-80 and MD-90 series. ALPA-represented pilots, bought 15 DC-9s in In 1997, Boeing acquired McDonnell the late 1970s, including N773NC. Douglas and subsequently relabeled the North Central, fondly remembered for smaller MD-95 as the B-717. But Boeing its distinctive mallard logo, merged with stopped producing the B-717 in 2006, Southern Airlines in July 1979 to create and the aircraft manufacturer opted to Republic, and joined the close the Douglas Aircraft Long Beach Retired, but Not operation a year later. Northwest purchased plant. Gone…Yet Republic in 1986, and N773NC became Although Delta Air Lines Flight part of Delta’s fleet when it merged with Off to the “boneyard” 2014 on Jan. 6, 2014, will go Northwest 22 years later. N773NC and many of the other remain- down in airline history as the last N773NC is the 888th out of 976 DC-9s ing DC-9s will likely head off to aviation U.S. scheduled flight of the DC-9, built at the Douglas Aircraft Co. plant in museums or to the desert “boneyards” Delta quietly announced that Long Beach, Calif. The DC-9 was marketed of Arizona, , and New Mexico, it would maintain two DC-9s as in five different versions: Series 10, 20, 30, where other old airliners have retired. reserves for a few weeks, as 40, and 50. As Boeing would later note, Although you won’t see the DC-9 in it transitions the B-717 into its these variations offered airlines “maximum airline operation in the United States, it operations. efficiency for diverse combinations of traffic won’t completely disappear. The Navy density, cargo volume, and route distances still has more than a dozen, according to more than 2,000 miles (3,218 km). All to planespotters.net, and Fly540, east models use variants of the reliable work- Africa’s low-cost airline, reportedly contin- horse Pratt & Whitney JT8D engine.” ues to fly the fourth DC-9 ever built.

Moving Moment During his many years as a DC-9 pilot, Capt. Scott Woolfrey particularly recalls a flight in which he transported a deceased veteran to Minneapolis, Minn., and the very moving ceremony that followed with a military honor guard unloading the casket.

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 33 Which of These is NoT Like The oThers?

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PoULTrY cUsToms

What do poultry and produce have to do with the airline industry? More than you might think. The Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport, an airport served by NO U.S. airlines, has opened through a loophole allowing for the funding of “agricultural” projects. Are airline passengers chicken or fruit?

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34 Air Line Pilot February 2014 Which of These is NoT RecentlyRetired This list includes recently retired ALPA members and the airline for which they last flew. Air Line Pilot publishes this list quarterly, using information provided by ALPA’s Membership Administration Department.

Capt. John Platt FedEx July Capt. James Schwartz Delta September Capt. Susan Duffy-Svatek United November Capt. Anthony Quartano Continental July Capt. Bruce Senft Continental September Capt. Robert Fenton Delta November Fellow ALPA Members, Capt. E. Richard Roberts FedEx July Capt. Doug Sharp FedEx September Capt. Ronald Gollhofer Alaska November Like The oThers? Every year we say good-bye to Capt. Stephen Trent FedEx July Capt. Kenneth Singleton United September Capt. William Guerrieri United November F/O Randall Ufier United July F/O Miles Straly FedEx September Capt. David Harris FedEx November many proud airline pilots who Capt. Roberto Arana American Eagle August Capt. Wayne Thigpen American Eagle September Capt. William Harrison United November Capt. Randall Atkinson United August Capt. Mark Vankirk United September Capt. Daniel Henry Alaska November retire from the ranks of airline Capt. John Bailey United August Capt. Harold Wallace Delta September F/O James Hughes ExpressJet November Capt. Allan Bloor FedEx August Capt. Charles Whitney United September Capt. Michael Hutto FedEx November flying. They have honorably F/O Mark Bosler United August Capt. Barry Wilson United September Capt. Ronald Jones United November Capt. William Braswell United August Capt. William Young United September Capt. Kim Kaiser Alaska November served the profession during Capt. John Calcara United August Capt. Stan Zahrt Continental September Capt. Richard Kinsley United November Capt. Allan Carr Continental August Capt. David Allen Delta October F/O David Milner Delta November some of our industry’s most Capt. Donald Clark United August Capt. Thomas Arnold United October F/O Alan Minkel FedEx November F/O Patricia Cloud FedEx August F/O Richard Barch Delta October Capt. Paul Mosher United November turbulent times. We would Capt. Gary Corbett Spirit August Capt. Eugene Barton FedEx October Capt. Larry Nikolaus United November like to recognize their service F/O Stephen Cruze AirTran August Capt. John Boyd Delta October Capt. William Norris American Eagle November F/O Sandra Davis FedEx August Capt. Patrick Brannigan United October Capt. Marilyn Orloff United November in Air Line Pilot. Capt. Jorg Esslinger American Eagle August F/O Christopher Bruce United October Capt. Harry Ozols United November Capt. Michel Gareau Air Transat August Capt. Jon Carter United October Capt. Joseph Reid Delta November Capt. Ronald Harris United August Capt. William Carter United October F/O Charles Scaperotto Delta November Capt. Lee Moak Capt. Gregg Hurt Continental August Capt. Bob Chimenti FedEx October Capt. Robert Schmidt United November ALPA President Capt. Scott Imai Hawaiian August Capt. Stephen Cocumelli FedEx October Capt. Baron Shuler Delta November Capt. Ronald Jones United August F/O Leo Coffield Delta October Capt. David Smith Alaska November F/O Ken Binder Capt. Dan Kirkland Continental August Capt. Peter Coleman Air Transport Int’l October F/O Phillip Upchurch Delta November Capt. Steven Kitson Delta August F/O Leroy Corbin Delta October Capt. Michael Williams FedEx November WaTermeLoNs fish ALPA R&I Committee Capt. David Kraner Continental August F/O Terry Covington United October Capt. Mickey Young Delta November Chairman Capt. Scott Krause Delta August Capt. William Daggett Alaska October Capt. Michael Anderson Alaska December Capt. William Labermeier Endeavor Air August Capt. James Daily United October Capt. James Antisdel Alaska December F/O Robert Lewis United August Capt. Joseph Diedrich Delta October F/O Barry Bashore Delta December Capt. Danny Minnick FedEx August Capt. David Easter FedEx October Capt. Gary Blackmore Alaska December 2013 Capt. Timothy Mooney FedEx August F/O Charles Erlinger Delta October Capt. Chester Crank Alaska December Capt. David Robertson Spirit January Capt. Thomas Nordberg FedEx August F/O Mike Farina FedEx October Capt. Michael Crosier Piedmont December Capt. Michael Coyle United March F/O Robert Nowak United August Capt. Mark Felices United October Capt. Peter Curtin Spirit December Capt. Stephen Goodwin Spirit March Capt. Robert Passmore United August Capt. Lawrence Ferguson FedEx October F/O Thomas Danielson Delta December F/O John Haan Kelowna Flightcraft March Capt. James Patton Continental August Capt. Robert Fleury FedEx October Capt. Thomas Davis Alaska December Capt. William Meredith Jazz March Capt. Delbert Pemberton FedEx August Capt. Raymond Garavito United October F/O James Denesevich Delta December Capt. Gary Redmann United March Capt. Lloyd Reinhard United August Capt. Wyatt Grant FedEx October Capt. Scott Denneson Alaska December Capt. David Steel Jazz March Capt. Dave Roberts Evergreen Int’l August Capt. John Hatcher United October Capt. Michael Fogarty Alaska December Capt. Kenneth Baron Jazz April Capt. Robert Ryan Continental August Capt. Steven Hibbs FedEx October Capt. Walter Fus Alaska December Capt. Jeff Burke Continental April Capt. Paul Satterfield United August Capt. Roger Jacobs FedEx October Capt. Joe Garrett Alaska December Capt. Arthur Huzzey Jazz April Capt. John Schoen American Eagle August Capt. Jamie Lindsay United October Capt. Stephen Geoffrion Alaska December Capt. Serge Lavoie Jazz April Capt. Bradley Smith United August Capt. Margie Lindsey FedEx October Capt. James Gosma Delta December Capt. Stan Neilson Jazz April Capt. Gerald Thompson Continental August F/O David Louzek FedEx October Capt. Rex Gray Alaska December Capt. Mark Reveron United April Capt. Enrique Valdes United August F/O Jeffrey Lowe United October Capt. Stephen Green Piedmont December F/O Trisha Speer United April Capt. Paul Welch United August Capt. Stephen Matthews Delta October Capt. Gary Hansen Alaska December Capt. Harry Walker United April Capt. Lloyd Adams FedEx September Capt. Thomas Mays Delta October Capt. Walter Horn United December Capt. Floyd Wuthrich Jazz April Capt. Linda Alexander Continental September Capt. Timothy McGilvra FedEx October Capt. Paul S. Jones Delta December Capt. Douglas Champagne Jazz May Capt. Steve Allen Continental September Capt. Charles Morris Delta October Capt. Charles Joy Alaska December Capt. William Collins United May Capt. Peter Arthur Continental September F/O Douglas Niester Spirit October Capt. Patrick Kavanagh Delta December Capt. Robert Dierken United May Capt. Patrick Ashura United September Capt. Douglas O’Connor American Eagle October Capt. Terry Lagrone Alaska December Capt. Oscar Finch United May Capt. Forrest Brown United September Capt. Ray Palmer United October Capt. Stephen Lawrence FedEx December PoULTrY cUsToms Capt. Timothy Gauthier Jazz May Capt. Randy Burrous FedEx September Capt. Jorge Pino FedEx October Capt. Lope Malaki Alaska December Capt. Gerry Kruschenske Jazz May Capt. Thomas Carroll Continental September Capt. William Raschefsky United October F/O Charles Malefyt Delta December F/O Joel Loeffler United May Capt. Timothy Claiborne United September F/O Robert Redmond Endeavor Air October Capt. Patrick McAbee Alaska December Capt. Glenn Mansur United May Capt. Danny Clark Spirit September Capt. Craig Rhymers Delta October Capt. Terry Miller Delta December Capt. Greg Papple Jazz May Capt. John Coller FedEx September Capt. W.R. Rozell American Eagle October Capt. Lee Mitchell Alaska December Capt. Colin Peverley Air Transat May Capt. Robert Criss FedEx September F/O William Russell FedEx October Capt. Calavah Morton Alaska December F/O Nicholas Rutgers United May Capt. William Critcher United September Capt. Robert Rutherford FedEx October Capt. David Olson Alaska December What do poultry and produce have to do with the airline industry? More than you Capt. Roger Seher Jazz May Capt. Jesus Cuevas United September Capt. William Ruttan United October Capt. Byron Potter Alaska December Capt. Jon Sherar Continental May Capt. Jeffrey Dietz Delta September Capt. Patricia Ryan FedEx October Capt. Jeffrey Reed Alaska December might think. The Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility at Abu Dhabi Capt. Paul Willi Jazz May Capt. Wallace Drage United September F/O Ronnie Saburn Delta October Capt. David Scafe Alaska December Capt. Lloyd Beaule Jazz June Capt. Robert Dummer Delta September Capt. Robert Senderoff United October Capt. Alexander Smith Delta December Capt. John Edwards United June F/O Herman Ertlschweiger Continental September Capt. Christopher Serra United October Capt. James Sonnhalter Delta December International Airport, an airport served by NO U.S. airlines, has opened through a Capt. George Ellis Continental June Capt. William Ford United September Capt. John Sheets Spirit October Capt. James Wallace Alaska December Capt. Robert Gillon Jazz June Capt. John Gillies United September Capt. Charles Siegert Delta October Capt. Mike Weisenberger FedEx December loophole allowing for the funding of “agricultural” projects. Are airline passengers Capt. Glenn Harmsworth Jazz June Capt. James Goddard United September Capt. Gregory Snyder Delta October Capt. Paul Zaborowski Alaska December Capt. Jean Harper United June Capt. Lincoln Groom United September Capt. Christopher Stevens United October F/O Christy Ziegler Delta December chicken or fruit? Capt. Michael Johnson Sun Country June Capt. Thomas Hickman United September Capt. Lloyd Stoops United October Capt. Douglas Nixon Jazz June Capt. Joel Jones FedEx September Capt. John Taylor United October Solution to this month’s Capt. Herbert Paul Jazz June Capt. John Kohne FedEx September Capt. Joseph Touzin FedEx October ALPA sudoku on page 38 Capt. Richard Ritter Capt. Dennis Korthanke Alaska September F/O John Underwood FedEx October de Monredont Spirit June F/O Lee Labruto Continental September Capt. Roland Vandenberg Air Wisconsin October Help close the loophole and keep U.S. pilot jobs safe; support ALPA-PAC today. 4 3 5 9 8 1 7 2 6 Capt. Gregory Van Brunt Spirit June Capt. Peter Lopez United September Capt. Harvell Walker FedEx October Capt. Lewis Vaughn United June Capt. Ronald Luhrs Continental September Capt. Jeff Walker FedEx October 9 2 1 6 4 7 5 8 3 Capt. Stephen Abshier Continental July Capt. Bruce Manz Continental September Capt. Ronald Williams FedEx October Capt. David Barkdoll Atlantic Southeast July Capt. Ronald McGee Continental September Capt. Elroy Aleshire United November 8 7 6 3 2 5 4 1 9 Capt. Gary Boardman Jazz July Capt. John McGuire FedEx September Capt. Stephen Barnes United November 2 1 8 4 7 6 3 9 5 The above descriptions of the Air Line Pilots Association PAC are not a solicitation to Capt. Charles Brescia Continental July Capt. Joseph Melko Mesa September F/O George Beattie FedEx November contribute to the PAC. Only ALPA members, ALPA executives, and senior administrative and F/O Tim Cronley FedEx July F/O Charles Morales United September Capt. Melvin Blowers Delta November 6 4 9 5 1 3 8 7 2 professional staff personnel, and their immediate family members living in the same household Capt. Gary De Wulf Continental July Capt. David Morris Continental September F/O John Brown FedEx November 3 5 7 8 9 2 1 6 4 are eligible to contribute to ALPA-PAC. ALPA-PAC maintains and enforces a policy of refusing to Capt. Roscoe Edwards Continental July Capt. Michael Mueller Delta September Capt. Thomas Brown United November accept contributions from any other source. ALPA members may learn more about ALPA-PAC and Capt. Douglas Geisert Continental July Capt. John Petrek United September Capt. Jim Carver Evergreen Int’l November 7 8 3 2 5 9 6 4 1 alpa pac S/O Neil Kuhn FedEx July about contributing to ALPA-PAC by entering the members-only portion of www.alpa.org. Capt. Donald Roberts United September Capt. Donald Case United November 1 6 2 7 3 4 9 5 8 Capt. Dan Lindner Continental July Capt. James Rosenbaum United September Capt. Jack Cook Delta November Capt. Roy Palmer United July Capt. Daniel Schneider American Eagle September Capt. Thomas Donaldson United November 5 9 4 1 6 8 2 3 7

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 35 Boeing photo

More than a Millennium

“Collectively, we’re looking at more than 1,500 years of experience, and that’s something to celebrate!” said Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s president, to the 105 members of the Association’s professional staff who were recognized during this year’s ALPA Pin Awards. From Association departments stretching from Economic & Financial Analysis to Engineering & Air Safety, these seasoned veterans provide a wealth of expertise and practical experience in their support of ALPA mem- bers and the airline piloting profession. The annual Pin Awards recognizes ALPA employees with anniversaries of five-year increments, and this year’s honorees celebrated anywhere from 5 to 40 years with the Association. For the ceremony’s

36 Air Line Pilot February 2014 105 Recognized More than 1,500 Years milestone category, Karen Pate, a senior publish- ing coordinator in ALPA’s Communications Department, received a standing ovation for her four decades of service. Maggie Erzen, the coor- dinator for Governing Bodies Support, was also congratulated for 40 years serving ALPA pilots. Moak thanked each of the staff members observing anniversaries “for your energy and endurance, your professionalism, your composure, and your focus on the work at hand, and that which lies ahead.”

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 37 ALPA Resources and Contact Numbers

National OfficersFor complete biographical information on ALPA’s national officers, visit www.alpa.org or scan the QR code below.

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

Executive Vice Presidents For more information on which pilot groups executive vice presidents represent, visit www.alpa.org/evp.

Capt. Dan Adamus F/O Michael Hamilton Capt. Tim Canoll Air Transat, Bearskin, Calm Air, United Executive Administrator F/O Scott Smetana F/O William Hanna Canadian North, CanJet, First Air, Jazz Capt. Thomas Maxwell Air Wisconsin, CommutAir, Delta Aviation, Kelowna Flightcraft, Wasaya F/O Todd Ortscheid American Eagle, Atlantic ExpressJet, Hawaiian, Vacant AirTran, Air Transport Southeast, Compass, Island Air, Trans States Capt. Larry Beck Alaska, Endeavor Air, Capt. Joe DePete International, Mesa Air Group, Sun United Evergreen, Piedmont, FedEx Express North American, PSA Country Spirit

Want to know more about ALPA’s EVPs? Scan the QR code.

ALPA Sudoku (© paulspages.co.uk) 5 9 7

Complete the sudoku puzzle so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 2 6 4 1 6 9 3×3 sub-grids that compose the grid contain all the digits from 1 to 9. The solution to this month’s ALPA 8 8 4 sudoku can be found on page 35. Too easy, too difficult? Tell us what you 1 3 think. E-mail [email protected].

9 5 8 Have You Moved? Please call Membership Services at 1-888-359-2572, then press 3; e-mail your new address to Membership@alpa. org; or clip out this form—along with the mailing 7 2 6 label on the back cover—and send it to ALPA Membership Services PO Box 1169, Herndon, VA 20172-1169

Name______3 1

Member #______Airline______4 5 New address______

Apt.______City______State______Zip______4 8 2

38 Air Line Pilot February 2014 ALPA Information Numbers

The following ALPA resources may be Computer Help Line ([email protected]) Membership Administration reached by e-mail or by dialing, toll-free, 703-689-4357 ([email protected]) 1-888-359-2572 (1-888-FLY-ALPA). Once Council Services ([email protected]) 1-888-359-2572 (1-888-FLY-ALPA), connected, press the # key on your phone 703-689-4311 option 3 and dial the last four digits of the num- Discipline and Discharge ([email protected]) IT Operations and Services ([email protected]) ber listed below. However, the ALPA Main 703-689-4245 Number, ASPEN, the Membership and 703-689-4226 Insurance toll-free number, and Member- Economic and Financial Analysis Organizing ([email protected]) ship Administration numbers need to be ([email protected]) 703-689-4289 703-689-4179 dialed directly. Election dates LEC/MEC 703-689-4212 Publishing and Design Services Accident Investigation ([email protected]) Engineering and Air Safety ([email protected]) ([email protected]) 703-481-4441 703-689-4312 703-689-4200 Purchasing ([email protected]) Accounting and Finance ([email protected]) FAA Enforcement or Medical Certificate 703-689-4319 703-689-4144 Action ([email protected]) 703-689-4226 Representation ([email protected]) Air Line Pilot ([email protected]) Government Affairs 703-689-4375 703-481-4460 ([email protected]) 202-797-4033 Real Estate ([email protected]) ALPA Main Number 703-689-2270 Human Resources 703-689-4105 ALPA‑PAC 202-797-4033 ([email protected]) 703-689-4262 Retirement and Insurance ([email protected]) ASPEN 703-689-4220 Information Technology and Services 703-689-4115

Capt. Tim Canoll Balloting ([email protected]) 703-689-4173 ([email protected]) 703-689-4237 Strategic Member Development and Executive Administrator Cashiering ([email protected]) Legal ([email protected]) 202-797-4096 Resources 703-689-4385 703-689-4326 ([email protected]) 703-481-4467 Communications ([email protected]) Membership Insurance ([email protected]) System Board of Adjustment 703-481-4440 1-800-746-2572 ([email protected]) 703-689-4226

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To obtain membership account information Mesa–MAG MEC 602-306-1116 Trans States–TSA MEC 610-805-5387 or to update your records or your postal or North American–NAA MEC 505-975-1126 United–UAL MEC 847-292-1700 e-mail address via the Internet, go to the My ALPA area of Crewroom.alpa.org; or dial the Piedmont–PDT MEC 339-987-1277 Wasaya–WSG MEC 807-624-7270 toll-free number 1-888-359-2572 (1-888-FLY- PSA–PSA MEC 616-405-3962 ALPA) and choose menu option 3. Spirit–SPA MEC 765-481-9033 *Pilot group in custodianship Listed below are the telephone numbers Sun Country–SCA MEC 952-853-2393 of MEC offices. AirTran–ATN MEC 404-763-5165 Air Transat–TSC MEC 1-888-337-2033 Air Line Pilot is printed in the United States and published for professional airline pilots in the United States and Air Transport International–ATI MEC Canada who are members of the Air Line Pilots Associa- tion, International. 505-263-8838 Editor in Chief Sharon B. Vereb ALPA Headquarters: 1625 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Air Wisconsin–ARW MEC 1-800-ALPA-ARW Technical Editor Jan W. Steenblik Washington, DC 20036 Alaska–ALA MEC 206-241-3138 Associate Managing Editor Susan Fager Postmaster: Send address changes to Air Line Pilot, PO American Eagle–EGL MEC 817-685-7474 Design and Production Editor Jesica Ferry Box 1169, Herndon, VA 20172-1169. Staff Writer John Perkinson Canadian Publications Mail Agreement #40620579: Atlantic Southeast–ASA MEC Senior Advocacy Writer Linda Shotwell Return undeliverable magazines sent to Canadian ad- 404-209-8566 dresses to 2835 Kew Drive, Windsor, ON, Canada N8T 3B7. Special Projects Molly Martin Bearskin–BRS MEC 807-628-5683 Motion Graphics Specialist Eric Davis Calm Air–CMA MEC 204-471-1000 ePublishing Editor Jesica Ferry Other Organizations Canadian North–CNP MEC 780-718-6012 Contributing Graphic Artists ALPA Aeromedical Office 303-341-4435 Kim Agnew, Kelly M. Barrett, Mary Ann Walsh ALPA Federal Credit Union 1-800-747-2349 CanJet–CJA MEC 1-800-959-1751 Web Coordinators Cicely Jenkins, *Comair–CMR MEC 703-481-5560 Chris Weaver ——— ALPA Accident/Incident Hotline CommutAir–CMT MEC 440-985-8579 General Manager Lori Garver If you are involved in an accident, incident, or alleged violation of a federal aviation regulation, contact your Compass–CPZ MEC 952-853-2373 Managing Director, Government and Public local or central air safety chairman, regional safety Affairs Michael Robbins Delta–DAL MEC 404-763-4925 chairman, or the worldwide ALPA accident/incident Air Line Pilot is not responsible for un­solicited manu­ hotline at 202-797-4180 (collect calls are accepted) for Endeavor Air–PCL MEC 952-854-4484 scripts, photographs, or other ma­te­r­ials. Unsolicited an immediate response 24 hours per day. As a backup number, call 703-892-4180. *Evergreen–EIA MEC 503-474-3880 materials will be re­turned only if submitted with a self- addressed, stamped envelope. Opinions expressed by To report a safety problem or airspace system defi­ ExpressJet–XJT MEC 281-987-3636 authors do not necessarily represent official ALPA ciency, call 1-800-424-2470 or e-mail [email protected]. position or policy. FedEx Express–FDX MEC 901-752-8749 Subscriptions: Subscription rate for pilot members,­ 2014 EBCB Schedule First Air–FAB MEC 1-877-459-3272 $27.50, included in ALPA member­ship dues; for students, $41; for U.S. nonmembers, The Association’s Election and Ballot Certification Hawaiian–HAL MEC 808-836-2572 $55; for foreign, $71.50. Residents of Board’s schedule for counting ballots is February 10, March 10, April 10, May 12, June 10, July 10, August Island Air–AIS MEC 808-838-0188 the state of Washington must add 8.8 percent sales tax. To subscribe online go to www.alpa.org/subscriptions or 11, September 10, October 10, November 10, and Jazz Aviation–JAZ MEC 1-800-561-9576 call 703-481-4460. December 10. To report address changes, call 703-689-4311. Any ALPA member in good standing may be present Kelowna Flightcraft–KFC MEC as an observer during any meeting. Contact the Associa- Address Changes for Members Only: E-mail to tion’s Membership and Council Services Department 250-878-7950 [email protected]. for scheduling.

February 2014 Air Line Pilot 39 ©www.istockphoto.com/benimage ATTENTION SHOPPERS Monthly Loss of License Policy Enhancement!

More specifically, the preexisting limitation has been modified.

The details: Any Monthly Loss of License (LOL) policy issued on Nov. 1, 2013, or later will now have a three-month look-back period for claims commencing within the first 12 months of the effective date—an improvement from the previous 12-month look-back for disabilities that commenced within two years of the effective date. There has really never been a better time to buy!

And there’s no catch: This change has taken place with no increase to premiums.

For more information on this or other optional ALPA Member Insurance plans, please Air line pilots association, Int’l visit http://memberinsurance.alpa.org or call 1-800-746-2572. A member service of Air Line Pilot. 40 Air Line Pilot February 2014