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PILOT ASSISTANCE JUMPSEAT AWARD AWARD Capt. Jerry F/O James McDermott Berzon United United

AVIATION SECURITY AWARD Capt. Eric Herman Sun Country

AIR SAFETY AWARD Capt. Scott Hammond Delta

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ABOUT THE COVER Honoring pilot excellence: from left, Capt. Eric Herman (Sun Country), Aviation Security Award honoree; Capt. Jerry McDermott (United), Pilot Assistance Award recipient; F/O James Berzon (United), Aviation Jump- seat Award honoree; and Capt. Scott Ham- mond (Delta), Air Safety Award recipient.

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Air Line Pilot (ISSN 0002-242X) is pub lished monthly except for combined January/Feb- ruary and June/July issues by the Air Line Pilots Association, Inter national, affiliated with AFL-CIO, CLC. Editorial Offices: 535 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170. Telephone: 703-481-4460. Fax: 703-464- 2114. Copyright © 2018―Air Line Pilots As- sociation, Inter national, all rights reserved. Publica tion in any form without permission is prohibited. Air Line Pilot and the ALPA logo Reg. U.S. Pat. and T.M. Office. Federal I.D. 36-0710830. Periodicals postage paid at Herndon, VA 20170 and additional offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to Air Line Pilot, 535 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, 24 VA 20170. Canadian Publications Mail Agreement #40620579 Canada Post: Return undeliverables to P.O. Box 2601, 6915 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON COMMENTARY FEATURES L4T 0A9. 5 OUR UNION 16 Making News and Ahead of the Curve Taking Action at ALPA’s 6 WEIGHING IN Air Safety Forum Expanding Our Horizons 7 GUEST COMMENTARY 24 Air Safety Forum A Way of Life Awards Banquet Celebrates Pilot 16 Excellence 28 Oshkosh Showcases ALPA Pilot Involvement 34 in Aviation 31 When We Flew Again: DEPARTMENTS Memories from Sept. 8 PREFLIGHT 36 THE LANDING 14, 2001 34 OUR STORIES Double Take FedEx Pilot Wows Crowds 38 WE ARE ALPA as World-Class Aerobatic ALPA Resources and Performer Contact Numbers 35 RECENTLY RETIRED Sees Who’s on the List

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Ahead of the Curve

irline pilots fully recognize the danger of let- in collective bargaining as well as safety, security, ting an aircraft to the back side of the pow- jumpseat, and pilot assistance. A er curve. While it happens only rarely, most As I stated recently in The Wall Street Journal, our importantly if you’re flying low and slow, a plane industry is experiencing one of the largest hiring can lose altitude fast, even at full power. Factors cycles for pilots in history. ALPA’s Education like temperature and pressure altitude may mean Committee outreach to new audiences is bolder varying responses, but avoiding the back side of and broader than ever as we focus our efforts the power curve in the first place is fundamental. to reach our Association’s strategic goals for the This same commitment to staying ahead of future of the profession. the curve has been part of ALPA’s work as we’ve Similarly, we’re no less committed to staying pursued for decades securing a robust supply of ahead of the curve when it comes to airline pilots’ qualified airline pilots for our industry. While wellness. It’s true that our profession is one of the the recent spate of low starting salaries at some most highly vetted careers today. But that doesn’t regional has driven some would-be pilots stop us from aggressively pursuing greater sup- to choose other professions, the situation today is port for airline pilots and proactively advancing only one example of many ebbs and flows in the while maintaining a healthy work North American pilot supply. Through it all, ALPA environment for our members. has worked to win over and welcome new and Throughout our careers, U.S. pilots are continu- diverse talent into our ranks. ously evaluated through training, medical exams, More than 30 years ago, ALPA’s Board of Direc- and programs such as the Line Operations Safety tors created the Aviation Community Relations Audit, as well as by the airline and during random Committee and charged it with a two-pronged pur- flight checks by the FAA. Flight and cabin crew- pose: foster collaboration with the general aviation members also monitor and evaluate each other community and provide information for pilots and while on duty, and procedures exist to respond future pilots about our union and its goals. Later should a concern arise. renamed ALPA’s Education Committee, this key Despite these proven methods to keep pilots and body guided our union’s nascent Pilot Information the flying and shipping public safe, ALPA is never Program, which was designed for and targeted to satisfied; we’re constantly looking for more ways to reach high school and college students as well as support our pilots and enhance the safety of our in- other aviation enthusiasts. dustry. At this year’s Air Safety Forum, for example, “The seeds for future aviation safety accomplish- we discussed the newest tool in ALPA Pilot Assis- ments have been planted when the students reach tance work: Pilot Peer Support (see page 16). Under their jobs in government or industry,” said Capt. the auspices of the Air Safety Organization and its Frank Mayne (Delta), chair of ALPA’s Education Aeromedical Group, the soon-to-be-implemented Committee, when speaking of the committee’s program will provide U.S. ALPA members with work in September 1996. But F/O Mark Haley (Unit- access to peers who are trained to assist in taking ed), ALPA’s current Education Committee chair- on nonwork-related stress. man, could well make this same statement today. Along ALPA’s route to helping create the safest From the Pilot Information Program of the 1990s, mode of transportation, we’ve encountered our our work has evolved and expanded to include share of curves to be sure. But thanks to our mem- ALPA’s participation in many national and interna- bers’ dedication, we’re staying ahead of the power tional events such as AirVenture Oshkosh (see page curve in confronting these challenges. 28) and our outreach to more than 15,000 elemen- tary, middle, and high school students during the 2017–18 academic year. In these activities and others, ALPA has sought to attract the new gener- ation and instill in them our pilots’ core principles Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA President

September 2018 Air Line Pilot » 5 6 “ At this Oshkosh, year’s engaged we with Attended our EAA Forum presentations.” Forum EAA our Attended KidVenture,in with and our activities participated booth, information our by stopped who others and parents, students, » with anALPA booth visitor. Conte (Delta), right,chat center, andF/O Anthony Costas Sivyllis (United), year’s Oshkosh. Right:F/O KidVenture exercise atthis future aviators through a (ExpressJet) walkstwo Left: F/O Lisa Avila Weighing In Air Line Pilot September 2018 A Air LinePilots Association, International. ensuring thatthiswillalways bethecasethan existing jobopenings,nooneismorecommittedto who have airlinetransportpilotcertificatestofill while there’scurrently asufficientnumberofpilots profession isoneofALPA’s strategicgoals;and piloting profession.Securing thefutureofour ued abilitytoattractyoung peopletotheairline way. challenges andopportunitiesthatmay comeour strategic plansothattheunionispreparedfor much thesamereason,ALPA regularly reviews its pare themselves forpossibleaviation opportunities. learn moreaboutwhat they coulddotobestpre- children. Andschool-agedenthusiastswanted to and fatherssharingtheirlove ofaviation withtheir do. Families were there—generationsofmothers half millionpeoplewho love flying asmuchI makes Oshkosh sospecial. Iwas surroundedby a volunteered thisyear, Iinstantly recalledwhat pilots (seepage28).Joining thedozensofpilotswho with andinspirethenextgenerationofairline EAA’s AirVenture inOshkosh, Wisc., toconnect By Capt. Bill Couette, ALPA Vice President−Administration/Secretary Vice ALPA Couette, Bill Capt. By HORIZONS OUR EXPANDING T O o thatend,ourunionrecently participatedin whatever we may encounterduringflight.For eyes onthehorizonandtobepreparedfor s airlinepilots,ourjobrequiresustokeep our ne such challenge is our industry’s contin- ne suchchallengeisourindustry’s be, agreatcareer. that beinganairlinepilotis,andwillcontinueto explained tothemany attendingfutureaviators to communicatethatmessageloudandclear.We is ontherise.At thisyear’s AirVenture, we were able generations tounderstandthatdemandforthejob to futuregenerations.We alsoneedthosefuture more thanjustpromotinganairlinepilotingcareer pilots (seepage14). toolstobecomeprofessional with thenecessary clearedtodream.org, tohelpprovide theirstudents able resources,includingtheAssociation’swebsite, that schooladvisorsarefully aware ofALPA’s avail- School CounselorAssociation Conferencetoensure In addition,pilotsrecently attendedtheAmerican pate incareerdays andtopromotetheprofession. States andCanadathroughout theyear topartici- visit gradeschoolsandhighintheUnited airline pilots.Education Committeevolunteers also ple tohelpthemrealizetheirdreamsofbecoming Clubs andotherprogramsmentoryoung peo- the airlineflightdeck.We coordinateALPA ACE build abridgebetween classroomeducationand with accreditedcollegesanduniversities tohelp and encouragedthemtofollow theirdreams. paths tothecockpitwithpotentialfuturemembers tations. ALPA volunteers sharedtheirstoriesand KidVenture, andattendedourEAAForum presen- mation booth,participatedinouractivities with parents, andotherswho stoppedby ourinfor- union andtheprofession. which thesecommitteesparticipatetopromotethe year’s event, which isoneofthemany activities in share theirknowledge andexperienceduringthis bership Committees,ALPA pilotswere eagerto S A A Led by membersofALPA’s Education andMem- ecuring the future of our profession means ecuring thefutureofourprofessionmeans t thisyear’s Oshkosh, we engagedwithstudents, LPA’s Education Committee continuestowork

Photos: John Perkinson Photo: U.S. Senate Photographic Studio, Renee Bouchard T By Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Tammy Duckworth Sen. By A WAY OF LIFE trust, andprevent needlesstragedies. effort tomake theskiessafer, reinforcethepublic’s single-pilot operationsforcargo aircraft—allinan safe transportofhazardousmaterials andtoblock Just like we owe ittoallAmericansensurethe everyone tokeep thesecriticalsafetyrulesinplace. just fine,too. have any troublefinding pilots—soyou shouldbe Airlines thatalreadydothesethingsdon’tseemto balance. Offerthemclearly visiblecareerpaths. proper wages. Offerthemanacceptablework-life shortage, Ihave asuggestion:Offeryour pilots cial aviation rightnow. certificates forevery singlejobopeningincommer- fact, therearetwo pilotswithairlinetransportpilot constituents. harmingtheir home statesmightloseairservice, without thesechanges,someofthecitiesintheir rollback isneededbecauseofapilotshortage—that forairtransportation. necessary leveltraining tomeettheextraordinary ofsafety considered asflightschool.We needahighlevel of the days ofCD-ROMs andhotelpamphletsbeing want tomaintainthisrecord.We can’tgobackto States. That’satremendous record. zero pilottraining–relateddeathsintheUnited lations were putinplace2010,therehave been training andqualificationrules.Since theseregu- the misguidedeffortstorollbackfirstofficer the FAA reauthorizationbill,working tocounter all thosewho’ve alsofoundahomeinthecockpit. my new roleasaU.S. senator tobetterthelives of proud tocontinuecallingmyself apilotandtouse pilot—and today, Istillfly planeswhenever Ican, is morethanaslogan;it’sway oflifeforevery be abletofly helicoptersfortheU.S. again. military legs, heartbroken atthethoughtthatIwould never Medical Centerwithouteitherofmy tional Military Iraq in2004.Days later,Iwoke upinWalter Reed Na- grenade torethroughtheaircraftIwas pilotingover guest commentary A F T S B T B O supposed todowithmy life. tioned thatflying BlackHawks was what Iwas hroughout my timeinthemilitary, Inever ques- or the airlines and organizations claiming a or theairlinesandorganizationsclaiminga ome ofmy colleaguesclaimthatthissafety his is just not true. There’s no pilot shortage. In his isjustnottrue.There’snopilotshortage.In his year inWashington, I’ve beenfocusingon ut we mustmaintainthesestandardsifwe ut asALPA membersknow, “Trained forLife” merican lives areontheline,and we owe itto f course,thatchangedwhen arocket-propelled every ALPA pilot. as possibleforpassengers,crew, and,ofcourse, and tokeep striving tomake timeintheskyassafe others tojoinourranksasaccessiblepossible andtheSenate. as partofthemilitary be, giving metheskillstoservemy country—both changed forthebetterwho Iamandwho Iwant to don’t regretmy timeinthecockpit.Being apilot even afterlosingbothmy legsbecauseofmy job—I congressional district ing Illinois’seighth 2016 afterrepresent the U.S.Senatein She waselectedto lieutenant colonel. service in2014asa retiring from military for 23years before in theReserve forces Freedom. during Operation Iraqi fly combat missions women intheArmyto was amongthefirst Veterans Affairs. She the Departmentof assistant secretary of recipient, andformer veteran, PurpleHeart worth isanIraq War U.S. Sen.Tammy Duck- MEET SEN.TAMMYDUCKWORTH E I’m goingtokeep working tomake thepathfor Offer them an acceptable work-life balance. work-life balance. acceptable an them Offer ven aftereverything that’shappenedtome— Duckworth served Airlines that do these things already don’t seem have to trouble finding any pilots....” Offer them clearly visible career paths. - “Offer your pilots proper wages. wages. proper pilots your “Offer hazardous materials. against undeclared ation’s work toprotect supported theAssoci- Workforce Act andhas Women intheAviation for thePromoting She’s alsoaleader remain firmlyinplace. qualification standards the current fight toensure that for airsafety inALPA’s sionately advocated priorities. She’spas- champion for ALPA’s worth’s beenatireless in Congress, Duck- two terms. Representatives for in theU.S.Houseof During her time During hertime September Pilot 2018Air Line

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Daniel K. Inouye International in Honolulu, Hawaii. NEW ALPA REPS As of August 10, the Election Ballot and Certifi cation Board certifi ed elections results for the following local councils: ALASKA 64 Capt. Robert Lane, Secretary-Treasurer

KALIT tA AIR 140 Capt. Scott Nelson, Chair (Capt. Rep)

KALITTA AIR 140 F/O Michael Intfen, Vice Chair (F/O Rep)

KALITTA AIR 140 AIRLINE INDUSTRY NEWS Capt. Daniel Shipner, Secretary-Treasurer

PIEDMONT 29 Capt. Alex Golembiewski, of the Terminal 1 parking garage bility of “intervention by a third Secretary-Treasurer at Daniel K. Inouye International party.” The report, prepared by a TRANS STATES 38 Airport in Honolulu. The panels 19-member international team, F/O Ryan Hoff man, will provide covered parking reiterated Malaysia’s assertion the Vice Chair (F/O Rep) and enough energy to cut the airplane was deliberately diverted

airport’s electric bill nearly in half. and flown for more than seven EXPRESSJET 177 Capt. Joshua Owen, hours after severing communica- Chair (Capt. Rep) DOMESTIC NEWS The Transportation Security tions. The chief investigator noted The FAA announced in July Administration (TSA) announced that the cause of the disappear- that it won’t regulate a mini- plans to expand its use of CT ance can’t be determined until mum seat size on airplanes. In luggage scanners, deploying as the wreckage and the airplane’s a letter to consumer advocate many as 40 machines this year black boxes are found. group FlyersRights.org, the FAA at U.S. with the goal said it found “no evidence that of installing 145 by the end of According to BNN Bloomberg there is an immediate safety issue Fiscal Year 2019. The scanners Canada, WestJet and Delta Air necessitating rulemaking at this make the screening process more Lines have signed an agreement time” regarding seat width and efficient by providing TSA officers to create a transborder joint pitch. The organization sued the with clear, rotatable images of the venture to give their customers FAA at the U.S. Court of Appeals contents of luggage. access to each other’s route in Washington, D.C., last year, networks within the Per Travel Pulse, KLM Royal stating that cramped seats in the INTERNATIONAL NEWS and Canada. Dutch Airlines is testing a robot- airplane cabin were a safety issue. ic trolley that can carry up to 85 The appeals panel had ordered The Associated Press report- The International Air Transport pounds of luggage and guide the FAA to review its safety rules ed that the Malaysia Airlines Association recently reported that travelers to the correct airport for seating. Flight 370 investigation report the world’s top 25 cargo carriers . The robot, named Care-E, is released on July 30, more than saw a 7.2 percent rise in traffic in scheduled to arrive at ’s According to CNBC, Hawaii’s four years after the aircraft 2017 compared to 2016. FedEx John F. Kennedy International Department of Transportation disappeared, highlights short- Express was the world’s busiest and California’s announced it will install 4,260 comings in the government’s carrier for the year, followed by International Airports later this solar panels on the seventh level response and raises the possi- Emirates and UPS. year.

8 » Air Line Pilot September 2018 two pilots in the cockpit. But as visions that were added to the it stands today, Congress is still FAA reauthorization bill passed FRONT LINES considering a taxpayer-funded earlier this year by the U.S. program in support of having House of Representatives. Sec- a single pilot in the cockpit. tions 744 and 703(a)(xviii) would The polling results found that authorize a new FAA research Americans Strongly only 8 percent believe that the and development program in Oppose Removing Pilots government should invest public support of single-pilot all-cargo from the Cockpit resources to develop technology operations using remote-piloting As Congress debates an FAA that would eliminate one or both or computer-piloting technology. reauthorization bill, a new survey pilots from the cockpit to save ALPA, the Allied Pilots Associa- commissioned by ALPA shows airlines money. tion (APA), the Coalition of Airline that Americans strongly oppose “Instead of wasting taxpayer Pilots Associations (CAPA), the removing pilots from the cockpit money on an unnecessary and Independent Pilots Association because of the important role dangerous program, Congress (IPA), the International Broth- they play in aviation safety should look to the existing re- erhood of Teamsters (IBT), the and security. Americans also search, and the public’s opinion, NetJets Association of Shared solidly support today’s robust when legislating on these vital Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP), and the pilot-training requirements. issues,” Canoll pointed out. “The Pilots Associ- WE WILL Eighty-one percent of those U.S. airline industry is experi- ation (SWAPA) want Congress to surveyed said they wouldn’t be encing one of the safest periods know how reckless passage of a comfortable on an airplane with- in the history of commercial bill with this provision would be. NEVER out pilots. Yet some Members of aviation—why would Congress “ALPA adamantly opposes Congress have expressed interest do anything that might adversely FAA reauthorization Section 744 FORGET in reducing the number of pilots impact that safety record?” and will continue to use every in airplanes—and moving toward The survey also indicates resource we have to ensure that ALPA to Host automated aircraft. that Americans recognize the this antisafety provision is not 9/11 Remembrance The survey results also importance of maintaining enacted,” said Capt. Tim Canoll, Ceremony demonstrate Americans’ strong the current pilot requirements ALPA’s president. “The inclusion On September 11, ALPA support for maintaining two and training, with 73 percent of this unacceptable provision will hold a remembrance pilots on the flight deck, with 80 saying they oppose proposals to serves as an existential threat to ceremony at its Herndon, percent of respondents main- reduce training and experience aviation safety and security, the Va., offi ces to pay tribute taining that two pilots working requirements. general public, and the airline to the crewmembers together is the best option when “Congress must uphold piloting profession.” of American Flight 11, it comes to problem solving current training and qualification “Cargo and passenger carriers American Flight 77, United while operating an aircraft. standards for pilots because of operate the same high-per- Flight 93, and United Flight “These survey results show what we intuitively know: well- formance jet aircraft, share 175. All are welcome and that Americans overwhelmingly trained, experienced, and rested the same congested airspace, encouraged to attend. agree that keeping two pilots pilots enhance safety,” said and fly over the same densely RSVP to 9-11Remembrance. in the cockpit is necessary to Canoll. populated areas. There’s no alpa.org. Please wear your ensure the safety of passengers The survey was conducted in logical reason to apply different uniform and join ALPA’s and cargo,” said Capt. Tim Canoll, late July by Ipsos Public Affairs, standards to each,” observed national offi cers, Executive ALPA’s president. “During unex- and 1,109 adults in the United Capt. Dan Carey, APA’s president. Council, pilot volunteers, pected situations in flight, the States were interviewed. “Given the threat posed by com- and staff for the ceremony highest levels of safety are only puter hacking and the accident beginning at 8:30 a.m. achieved with two trained-for-life Pilot Unions and Trade rates for autonomous vehicles If you’re unable to pilots on the flight deck.” Associations Unite to Fight and military and civilian drones, attend the ceremony A recent NASA study that Attempts to Eliminate it’s astonishing that policymak- in Herndon, please simulated single-pilot flying with Pilots from the Cockpit ers would even consider this take time to remember today’s flight decks has already At ALPA’s recent 64th Air Safety notion.” the crewmembers and concluded that having just one Forum (see page 16), unions and “This technology is neither passengers aboard those pilot is “not nominally accept- trade associations representing mature nor proven to a level of aircraft, as well as all those able due to the significant task the pilots of nearly 50 airlines confidence capable of ensuring who lost their lives or were demands and workload.” The and private jet operators joined a higher level of safety than that otherwise aff ected by the evidence is clear: To maximize together to voice their opposi- which can be attained by two tragedy.

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professional airline pilots on the than two pilots physically in the “We demand that Congress con- ready for unmanned cargo and flight deck,” said Lee Collins, cockpit will significantly increase tinue to protect the flying public passenger-carrying commercial CAPA’s president. “Having the risk, especially during emergency and the crews that operate com- aircraft operations,” Canoll told ability to do so in a lab under operations, when timely actions mercial aircraft by keeping two FAA Acting Deputy Administrator controlled circumstances doesn’t are coordinated and implement- pilots in the cockpit. No amount Carl Burleson and the 20-plus mean we should do it in our ed by each crewmember based of cost savings is worth putting members of the DAC. national airspace system now or on real-time information.” people at risk.” He advised the DAC to remain at any time in the future.” “Any effort to replace a pilot focused on near-term safety is- “The Teamsters Union strongly on the flight deck with unproven ALPA Objects to FAA sues that can’t be ignored. Canoll opposes FAA reauthorization automation technology vulnera- Research Plan for Large also urged all DAC members to Section 744, a dangerous pro- ble to hacking and connectivity Autonomous Aircraft keep in mind that immediate vision that would put aviation issues is an imprudent move that In mid-July, at the seventh safety risks exist and need to safety in jeopardy,” noted Capt. undermines the safety of the meeting of the FAA Drone Advi- be addressed with research and David Bourne, the IBT’s Airline flying public,” remarked Pedro sory Committee (DAC), Capt. Tim regulation, such as the need for a Division director. “Aviation is Leroux, NJASAP’s president. It Canoll, ALPA’s president, urged drone identification and tracking the safest form of transporta- “places an excessive burden on the FAA to back away from any system. Noting the sense of tion thanks to the regulations professional flightdeck crew- plans to integrate large com- urgency, he commented, “Until and procedures that have been members and jeopardizes the mercial cargo and passenger un- we know who is flying the drones, developed over the years, of integrity of the national airspace manned aircraft into the national regardless of whether they’re a which the two-person cockpit is system.” airspace system. He added that commercial operator or a model/ a critical component.” “The U.S. Congress is attempt- the FAA shouldn’t fund research hobby operation, the FAA and law “The safety of commercial ing to pass legislation that would into unmanned cargo and passen- enforcement officials are nearly aviation relies heavily on the allow operators to eliminate one ger-carrying operations. powerless to stop bad actors from experience and coordination of a of the most vital safety features “There is a mountain of data putting an entire industry at risk.” crew to operate complex aircraft of commercial aviation—two that suggests that technology The DAC is a high-level worldwide,” said Robert Travis, pilots in the cockpit,” noted Capt. doesn’t exist, and the airspace committee and is chaired by FAA IPA’s president. “Anything less Jon Weaks, SWAPA’s president. system is nowhere close to being Acting Administrator Dan Elwell. TAKING OFF

status representatives and supported by go into negotiations, they don’t go alone. Historic Agreement, ALPA’s expert staff. As soon as JetBlue We take pride in ensuring that pilots have pilots joined ALPA, they had access to the the support of staff members who have a Group Effort full arsenal of ALPA support. full array of skills and expertise, allowing n August 1, the JetBlue pilots’ first Staff from almost every ALPA department pilot leaders and negotiators to focus on collective bargaining agreement went provided JetBlue pilots with assistance and meeting the unique needs of their pilot O into effect. The deal includes sig- support to achieve their agreement. Repre- group. This is one of the principles that nificant increases in total compensation, sentation attorneys helped pilot negotia- makes ALPA different—and what helps improved job protections, and contractual tors as they drafted proposals and crafted makes ALPA effective. health-care provisions and is the first-ever some of the strongest scope language in JetBlue is particularly significant to me labor agreement at JetBlue Airways. the industry. Economic & Financial Analysis because it was the first property organized After more than three years of bargain- analysts ensured that negotiators had after I became general manager. The entire ing, JetBlue pilots ratified the agreement up-to-date numbers about the company’s process of the card campaign, certification, with 74 percent voting yes, bringing to a financial status and ability to afford the negotiations, pilot communications, picket- close a negotiations effort that included economic proposals. Retirement & Insur- ing, and contract ratification was a learning an informational picket of more than 700 ance experts helped draft retirement and opportunity for me. I couldn’t be more pilots, a 40-foot-tall billboard near John F. benefit language to protect JetBlue pilots proud of the entire pilot-driven/staff-sup- Kennedy , and many throughout their careers and after. Commu- ported team. Our people, resources, well-attended road shows. This effort not nications professionals worked with pilot expertise, and leadership are unmatched only demonstrated the unity of the JetBlue volunteers to create compelling messaging and allow us to get the job done. pilots, but also the power of ALPA’s negoti- that not only helped unify the pilot group, Congratulations to the JetBlue pilots, and ating team concept (see page 11). but also garnered public support through thanks to all who helped along the way. ALPA negotiations are a group effort, billboards, radio ads, and social media. Lori Garver, General Manager led by pilot negotiators, pilot leaders, and We make sure that when our pilot groups [email protected]

10 » Air Line Pilot September 2018 Photo: Jen Lofquist Agreement in Favor ofTentative Investigation in HorizonAircraft pany,” saidCapt. Patrick Walsh, our contributions tothiscom- have acontract thatrecognizes negotiations, JetBluepilotsnow “After more thanthree years of pilot group. provides significantgainsfor the in favor of theagreement, which participating, 74percent voted With 98percent of eligiblepilots agreement withthecompany. group’s first collective bargaining tentative agreement—the pilot whelmingly voted toratify their On July27,JetBluepilotsover- commented theAssociation. of transportation intheworld,” flying remains thesafest form bers train for life toensure that ALPA’s toppriority, andourmem- curity of NorthAmericanskiesis safetythe incident.“The andse- federal investigators regarding ALPA hasoffered assistance to killing theground service agent. Puget SoundinWashington state, about anhourlaterinsouth al Airport.Theaircraft crashed from Seattle–Tacoma Internation- Q400 atapproximately 8:00p.m. takeoff withoutpassengers” of a “conducted anunauthorized a subsidiaryof , agent employed by , On August10,aground service JetBlue PilotsVote ALPA OffersAssistance ALPA sudoku onpage 38. Solution tothismonth’s 4 4 3 2 159683427482175693367249185841936752273514869596827314715398246938462571624751938 Solution Lauderdale, Fla. JetBlue pilotsdiscuss theirtentative agreement atameeting inFort company willtrulyrecognize the a contract today, andnow the in securingtheprotection of pilots showed theirstrength Canoll, ALPA’s president. “JetBlue first contract,” saidCapt. Tim from the organizing drive tothe unity thispilotgroup exhibited, true testamenttothepower of first-ever agreement standsasa “Concluding thegroup’s pilot group.” unmatched unityof theJetBlue the result of hard work andthe Council agreement chair.“This is the pilots’MasterExecutive website for aspiringaviators. fairs. Thepublication isalsoavailable atclearedtodream.org, ALPA’s Education Clubsandatnationalaviation events featuring career also bedistributedthroughout ALPA’s network of Aviation Collegiate accurate, andtimelyinformation toprospective pilots. goal tosecure the future of thepilotingprofession by delivering real, pilot-career-related topics. rates, comprehensive contract comparison data,andavarietyof ALPA’s fee-for-departure andregional pilotgroups, includingpay the ALPA community andbeyond. astic aspiringpilotsaswell asexperienced professional aviators from AirVenture Oshkosh toacommunity thatincludesbrightandenthusi- flying for regional carriers. AirLinePilotCareers debutedduringEAA other importanttopicstoaviation studentsandpilotsinterested in that highlightspilotcompensation and ALPA hasproduced anew publication Careers Pilot Line Air ALPA Launches In thecoming months,printedcopies of AirLinePilotCareers will This publicationspecificallysupportstheAssociation’s strategic We’ve compiled concise andtimely contract datafrom allof 9 —F/O LindseyVanBeusekom (ExpressJet), Interim Chair, 7 8 5 9 7 ALPA Fee-for-Departure Committee 6 5 also helps build an airline pilot also helpsbuildanairlinepilot and thepilotingprofession. It advance ourmembers’ careers of ALPA’s determinedefforts to tions, andserves asanexample and enhanced working condi- es, improvements toretirement, provides significantpayincreas- membership,” Canoll added.“It reflects theprioritiesof the legally bindingagreement that pilots putintonegotiating a strates thehard work JetBlue contract “The alsodemon- achievements. integral role thatpilotsplayinits 81 9 5 7 2 4 3 7 2 3 1 Created by Sudoku Generator - http://sudoku.smike.ru Road Shows scheduling interface, enhance- 12 daysoff, improvements inthe includes modestpayincreases, signed in2015.Theagreement extension letter of agreement tiated perthetermsof acontract tative agreement thatwasnego- their pilotsonalimited-itemten- shows inearlyAugusttoeducate cil leaders heldaseriesof road Piedmont MasterExecutive Coun- language inJune. expanded intofullcontract the company, whichwasthen an agreement inprinciplewith 2018, thepilotgroup reached ALPA ontotheproperty. InMay than three years afterbringing tions withthecompany for more Thepilotshadbeeninnegotia- profession.” tract thebestandbrightestto career thatwillcontinue toat- the magazine. appear inafuture issue of the review, your review could itorial review board approves alpa.org. IfAirLinePilot’ be e-mailedtoMagazine@ purchased. Reviews should and where thebookcanbe number of pages, publisher, and shouldincludethe be nolonger than350words reviewing. Reviews should author of thebookyou’re ing, andyou cannotbethe a memberingood stand- in themagazine, you mustbe To have areview published Pil to review for AirLine book thatyou’d like Have you read a Lately?Lately? Book Book a Good a Good Read Happy reading! Piedmont MECHolds September Pilot 2018Air Line ot? s ed-

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ments to the commuter policy, and bargain in good faith, and contract. later Frontier pilots still haven’t and trip efficiencies. A member require the company to refrain Under the terms of LOA 67, pi- received the increased pay ratification vote was scheduled for from undermining the bargaining lots sacrificed $53 million in pay promised in exchange for their August 30 as this issue of Air Line process under the Railway Labor and benefits to save the carrier concessions,” Smith observed, Pilot was being printed. Act.” from possible bankruptcy liqui- noting that Frontier pilots are the The first count of the lawsuit dation. In exchange, the airline lowest-paid major airline pilots ALPA Sues Frontier is based on Frontier’s failure to promised to open negotiations in North America, earning an Airlines for Bad-Faith comply with an arbitration award on higher pay when the airline average of 40 percent less than Bargaining issued in September 2017 that became financially stable. their peers. On behalf of obligated the airline to bar- “Even though Frontier has The second count details how pilots, ALPA filed a lawsuit gain in good faith to establish achieved double-digit profit management has undermined against Frontier Airlines on July new pay rates pursuant to the margins since 2014 and re- the bargaining process and hin- 25 in the U.S. District Court for requirements of Letter of Agree- corded industry-leading finan- dered completion of a collective the Northern District of Illinois. ment (LOA) 67 to the pilots’ cial performance, four years bargaining agreement, including The lawsuit cites a pattern of making regressive proposals, bad-faith conduct by the airline delaying making proposals, throughout the two-year period reneging on prior agreements, of negotiations and mediation and generally wasting bargaining for a new pilot agreement. The time. company’s conduct is designed POLITICAL/LEGISLATIVE UPDATE “Frontier is, at best, going to undermine the bargaining through the motions and pre- process and frustrate efforts to House Appropriations Committee Passes tending to negotiate,” said Smith. reach agreements as required by Homeland Security Spending for 2019 “The company has no intention the Railway Labor Act. of reaching a fair agreement with “Today, we took necessary n mid-July, the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations ALPA and our pilots.” steps to represent our pilots at I Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Home- The third count challenges the the negotiating table, insisting land Security (DHS) Appropriations bill. The legislation directs $51.4 company’s retaliatory unilateral on the good-faith bargaining that billion in discretionary funding for the DHS, an increase of $3.7 changes in pilot working condi- the law requires as part of our billion above the Fiscal Year 2018 enacted level. The bill fully funds tions as evidence of its bad-faith effort to achieve the market-rate the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at $7.3 billion and conduct. “Under the guise of contract our pilots deserve,” supports ALPA’s work on risk-based security measures. a ‘dependability’ policy, the said Capt. Tracy Smith, the pilot Included with the bill is language requiring the TSA to report on the company has punitively altered group’s Master Executive Council status of the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program. The committee sick days, changed commuting chair. “We’re asking the court report requires the TSA to inform Congress about potential new FFDO rules, and adjusted reserve duty to enforce a neutral arbitrator’s training facilities, their potential locations, facility building and mainte- periods without first negotiating decision that the company nance costs, as well as uses for the facilities beyond the FFDO program. with ALPA,” Smith noted. bargained in bad faith and must This language will help with future planning and growth. “All of these actions show negotiate pay increases for that management continues to Frontier pilots, compel Frontier White House Supports Bill Aimed bargain in bad faith, hoping to to cease its bad-faith conduct at Preventing Drone Threats further pressure, inflame, and retaliate against Frontier pilots n a statement released in mid-July, the White House declared its during bargaining,” said Smith. I “strong support” for S. 2836, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act This lawsuit is separate and of 2018, which would help the Department of Homeland Security apart from the Association’s (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prevent emerging work with the National Media- threats from unmanned aircraft systems. The bill, introduced by Sen. tion Board to conclude a new Ron Johnson (R-WI), would provide the DHS and the DOJ authority to collective bargaining agreement. develop, test, and deploy technology to mitigate the threat posed by “careless, threatening, or malicious drone operations, while enabling ALPA Announces 2018 the further development of the commercial drone industry, protect- Scholarship Recipients ing privacy and civil liberties, and ensuring the safety of the national ALPA has selected the recipients airspace system,” the White House said. of its 2018 ALPA Scholarship The Frontier pilots’ public ALPA is evaluating this bill as it makes its way through the legislative Awards. awareness campaign highlights process. Of particular interest is the potential for the FAA to be included Kelliann Donovan, daughter of the pilots’ struggle to reach an to help protect airports and aircraft from potential terrorist attacks Capt. John Donovan (Delta), has industry-standard contract with carried out via drones. been awarded a new four-year management. scholarship. She is attending

12 » Air Line Pilot September 2018 Auburn University. and vice president–finance/ Alicia Coeur, daughter of F/O treasurer review all applications, Jeffrey Coeur (FedEx Express), select the recipient, and report has been bestowed a one-year to the Executive Council on special award. She is enrolled at ALPA NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE their selection. One scholarship Auburn University. The following is a summary of the status of ALPA contract is granted to an enrolling col- Scholarships were renewed negotiations by airline as of August 17: lege freshman and is renewable for the 2018–2019 academic for three additional years, year for Dayne Costa, son of AIR GEORGIAN—A notice to bargain was sent on Feb. 22, 2017. provided that the student main- deceased Capt. John Costa Negotiations continue September 25–28 and October 23–26. tains an adequate grade-point (Spirit); Kyra Arroyo, daughter AIR —A Section 6 notice was filed on Oct. 1, 2010. Air average. of Capt. Steven Arroyo (Unit- Wisconsin filed for mediation on June 17, 2013. Pilots and man- All applications are carefully ed); Kaley Renslow, daughter agement reached a tentative agreement on Aug. 4, 2015. The pilots reviewed with consideration of deceased Capt. Marvin D. rejected the tentative agreement on Oct. 7, 2015. The pilots and given to financial need and Renslow (Colgan); and McKenna management reached a tentative agreement on April 26, 2018. The academic performance before Hill, daughter of S/O Layne Hill pilots voted against the tentative agreement on July 3, 2018. a selection is made. At the time (FedEx Express). Dayne is at- ATLANTIC SOUTHEAST—Section 6 negotiations resumed in accor- new applications are reviewed, tending West Virginia University, dance with the letter of agreement effective Aug. 9, 2017. the academic records of those Kyra is enrolled at Case Western EXPRESSJET—Section 6 negotiations resumed in accordance with currently enrolled college Reserve University, Kaley is at- the letter of agreement effective Aug. 9, 2017. students are also reviewed to tending the University of Roch- FRONTIER—A Section 6 notice was filed on Dec. 3, 2015. An applica- determine if they’re eligible to ester, and McKenna is enrolled tion for mediation was filed on Sept. 22, 2016. Mediation continues. have their scholarships renewed. at Brigham Young University. TRANS STATES—A Section 6 notice was filed on Feb. 7, 2018. Negoti- Applications for the 2019– Each year the Association ations continue September 5–7 and October 16–18. 2020 school year may be sponsors four $3,000 scholar- UNITED—A Section 6 notice was filed on March 1, 2018. obtained from Yvonne Willits, ships that are available to the WESTJET—A notice to bargain was filed on June 6, 2017. Negotia- Air Line Pilots Association, 1625 children of medically retired, tions continue September 7–9. Massachusetts Avenue, NW, long-term disabled, or deceased WESTJET ENCORE—A notice to bargain was filed on Dec. 19, 2017. Washington, DC 20036. The ALPA members. Negotiations continue September 6–7; October 10–12, 16–19, and application period begins in The Association’s vice presi- 30–31; November 1–2 and 13–16; and December 4–6 and 11–13. January, and applications must dent–administration/secretary be received by April 1, 2019.

Capt. John McCracken Eastern April F/O William Dukich Flying Tigers May IN MEMORIAM Capt. Donn Foreman United May “ To fly west, my friend, is a flight we F/O Guillermo Hernandez Eastern May all must take for a final check. -AUTHOR UNKNOWN F/O Kenneth Johansen United May Capt. Dennis O’Brien Northwest May Capt. David Williams TWA May Capt. James Wilson United May Capt. Leroy Brown Pan American June 2014 Capt. Shirley Carpenter TWA June F/O Thomas Murray Eastern May F/O Daniel Christopher United June Capt. Larry Konikoff Continental October Capt. Clayton Collins US Airways June Capt. James Hobson Delta June 2016 Capt. Richard Irgens Northwest June Capt. Dennis Domin Spirit December Capt. Phillip Jones Flying Tigers/FedEx Express June 2017 Capt. John Kuhn FedEx Express June S/O Jan Van Berkum FedEx Express June Capt. Bruce Larner Delta June Capt. Emmett Mast US Airways July Capt. William Lucas Southern/Northwest June Capt. Peter Chalmers Canadian November Capt. Anthony Paradowski Delta June S/O Jack Howell December Capt. John Peart Delta June 2018 Capt. Jimmy Queen US Airways June Capt. David Paulson United January F/O Bruce Ronning Eastern June Capt. Robert Anderson February Capt. Christian Salistean PSA June Capt. Henry Borek US Airways March Capt. Mark Snider Delta June S/O Bernard Fipp United March S/O Frank Spedding TWA June Capt. Amos “Al” Buchanan Eastern April Capt. Leslie Williams Pan American June Capt. Wayne Clay Frontier April Capt. John Marshall Delta July Capt. Roger Marlatt Northwest April F/O Gregory Stevens Delta July

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II experiences of this humble, HAVE talented, and lucky pilot. The book begins with the YOU READ? Japan raid saga and the fortunate survival of the whole crew. Cole Dick Cole’s War: stayed in theater and flew “the Doolittle Raider, Hump” mission for a year, mostly in nonturbocharged C-47s Hump Pilot, that could barely reach 14,000 Air Commando feet in areas with mountains By Dennis R. Okerstrom above 20,000 feet. The route was through “the worst flying riters tried for years to weather in the world” with no get retired Lieutenant radar, no navaids, and no escort o read the latest issue W Colonel Dick Cole—who’s in temperatures up to 142 T of On Investing from best known for being Lieutenant degrees, monsoons, and winds Charles Schwab, go to Colonel Jimmy Doolittle’s co- exceeding 100 miles per hour. www.schwab.com/on- pilot during the raid of Tokyo on PAGES: 321 After a rotation home, Cole vol- investing. It’s an added April 18, 1942—to tell his story. PUBLISHER: University unteered for a year of dangerous benefit for members But he consistently resisted, of Missouri Press Air Commando duty, flying cargo through ALPA’s partnership saying he was “just doing his AVAILABLE: Amazon.com and pulling gliders at night from with Charles Schwab & Co., job.” Writer Dennis Okerstrom to Burma, often landing on Inc. as the Association’s pointed out that Cole—the last short jungle strips created earlier preferred financial services surviving member of the Doo- personal interviews, Okerstrom that same day. provider. little Raiders who is now 102 was given access to Cole’s letters, Anyone interested in World years old—should tell this story logbooks, and friends. First War II, aviation, or just a great for those who could not, and printed in 2015, Dick Cole’s War story of courageous men in per- that changed Cole’s mind. is a well-written, fascinating story ilous times will enjoy this read. In addition to numerous about the amazing World War —Capt. Baron Shuler (Delta, Ret.) EDUCATION COMMITTEE UPDATE

Helping School F/O Ryan Heidorn (Delta) talks Counselors Reach with two counselors at ALPA’s for the Stars booth during the American School LPA Education Committee Counselor Association Conference. A volunteers joined more than 3,000 school counselors, administrators, and industry the stars and equip them with professionals in , the tools necessary to become Calif., for the annual American airline pilots. School Counselor Association Through the Education Conference in mid-July. The Committee, ALPA promotes the conference, themed “Reach for F/Os Sara Baer (Alaska), Ryan numerous questions about the piloting profession, mentors the Stars,” featured professional Heidorn (Delta), and Aaron piloting profession and were aspiring aviators, and prepares development and informational Michaels (Frontier) talked with excited to bring that informa- future generations of pilots to sessions as well as an exhibit more than 400 counselors tion back to their students. They join the ranks of ALPA members. hall where counselors could about the career outlook for were especially interested in For more information or to get discuss current issues, forge airline pilots, paths to the flight using ALPA’s website, cleared- involved, visit education.alpa. connections with their peers, deck, and pilots’ experiences todream.org, as a resource to org or send an e-mail to Educa- and learn about careers. flying. The counselors asked encourage students to reach for [email protected].

14 » Air Line Pilot September 2018 INDUSTRY STATS

and increased tariffs. With GLOBAL AIR CARGO TOTAL MARKET FREIGHT TRAFFIC GROWTH BY REGION tariffs directly impacting the (Percentage Year to Date June 2018) INDUSTRY price of goods and reducing the LATIN AMERICA 0.3% ir cargo volume growth con- demand for trade—particularly 10.1% NORTH AMERICA 9.3% A tinues to increase at a reason- between the United States and 5.3% YTD JUNE 2017 able pace, but the momentum China—there seems to be a ASIA-PACIFIC 10.1% YTD JUNE 2018 4.6% seen in the last two years has correlation with the demand for 7.6% MIDDLE EAST moderated in recent months and air cargo. 4.3% 13.6% is well below the double-digit On a regional basis, Latin EUROPE 4.1% 25.9% annual growth rates seen in America has experienced the AFRICA 3.0% 2017. Growth in industrywide air largest growth so far in 2018, 10.4% INDUSTRY 4.7% cargo traffic, measured by freight as global FTKs increased by 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% ton kilometers (FTKs), slowed to 10.1 percent year to date. 4.7 percent year to date June In addition to the economic Source: IATA Air Freight Market Analysis and ALPA Economic & Financial Analysis Department analysis 2018 compared to 10.4 percent improvements in , the year to date June 2017. Further- recovery in freight volumes in transporting region, it would as slot limits at more, all regions except Latin Latin America is attributable to be affected the most by trade Airport Schiphol and capacity America saw a decline in air double-digit growth in interna- wars. This region continues to bottlenecks at Airport, cargo traffic during the first half tional FTKs on smaller routes experience an upward trend have impacted air cargo traffic. of 2018 as compared to the first within the region. in freight volumes, albeit at After surging more than 25 half of 2017. The Latin America Airlines in North America ex- a more temperate pace. So percent in the first half of 2017, region topped the growth chart perienced a 5.3 percent growth far this year, global FTKs have global FTKs grew only a meek year to date June 2018 as a in global air cargo traffic due to grown by 4.6 percent compared 3.0 percent in the first half of result of improved economic strong economic growth in the to 10.1 percent this time last 2018 in Africa. Weaker demand conditions in Brazil, the region’s United States and a stronger year. conditions on a majority of the largest economy. U.S. dollar impacting inbound Similar to the Asia-Pacific re- routes to and from Africa have Unlike in 2017 when im- air shipments. The direct risks gion, the Middle East region has led to a downward trend in provements in global economic to air cargo traffic from tariffs experienced a modest global global FTK growth over the past conditions and a stronger appear contained for now, but FTK growth of 4.3 percent so far six months. trade backdrop—particularly in the balance of risks is weighted this year. The remainder of 2018 emerging economies—led to downward if trade restrictions Air cargo volumes in Europe should see continued growth an increase in global air freight and tensions continue to have trended sideways since in industry global air cargo vol- volume, so far in 2018 air cargo escalate. mid-2017 and grew 4.1 percent umes as business confidence traffic has slowed due to rising Because the Asia-Pacific for the first half of 2018. Issues and consumer confidence re- protectionist trade measures region is the largest air cargo at major hubs in Europe, such main at historically high levels. MARKET WATCH AIRLINES PARENT COMPANY STOCK SYMBOL 7/31/2017 7/31/2018 % CHG. Atlantic Southeast, ExpressJet SkyWest, Inc. NASDAQ: SKYW $36.50 $59.90 64.11% United United Continental Holdings, Inc. NYSE: UAL $67.68 $80.40 18.79% FedEx Express FedEx Corporation NYSE: FDX $208.03 $245.87 18.19% Bearskin, Calm Air Exchange Income Corporation1 TSX: EIF $28.84 $33.25 15.29% Spirit , Inc. NYSE: SAVE $38.85 $43.44 11.81% Air Transat Transat A.T., Inc. TSX: TRZ.B $7.86 $8.76 11.45% Delta, Endeavor Air Delta Air Lines2 NYSE: DAL $49.36 $54.42 10.25% Hawaiian Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.3 NASDAQ: HA $41.40 $40.10 -3.14% Jazz Aviation Chorus Aviation4 TSX: CHR.B $7.68 $7.35 -4.30% Air Transport International Air Transport Services Group, Inc. NASDAQ: ATSG $24.36 $22.53 -7.51% JetBlue JetBlue Airways Corporation NASDAQ: JBLU $21.93 $18.00 -17.92% , Piedmont, PSA Group, Inc.5 NASDAQ: AAL $50.44 $39.54 -21.61% WestJet, WestJet Encore WestJet Airlines Ltd.6 TSX: WJA $24.85 $18.32 -26.28% Alaska, Alaska Air Group, Inc. NYSE: ALK $85.23 $62.83 -26.28%

1 Exchange Income Corporation declared eligible dividends of $0.1825 per share for the 4 Chorus Aviation announced a monthly dividend of $0.04 per Class A and Class B shares for month of July on July 17, 2018. the month of July on July 20, 2018. 2 declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share on July 12, 2018. 5 American Airlines declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on July 26, 2018. 3 Hawaiian Holdings declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share on July 24, 2018. 6 WestJet Airlines declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share on July 31, 2018.

September 2018 Air Line Pilot » 15 16 » Air Line Pilot September 2018 AIR SAFETY FORUM SAFETY AIR AT ALPA’S ANNUAL ACTION TAKING AND MAKING NEWS air line pilot line air article feature A clear thattheflying publicsimply willnotacceptthelower level ofsafetythat would re- regulations providing foragovernment-funded studyregardingthe idea. lower thancurrentprices.Andnearly 70percent statedthatthey opposedtheproposed thirds ofthosepolledwouldn’t fly onapilotlessairplaneeven ifpriceswere 30percent of thosepolledsaidthey wouldn’t becomfortableonan airplanewithoutpilots;two- percent ofAmericansaren’tready forpilotlessairplanes.Anoverwhelming 81percent Canoll framedtheeffortas“save abuckorsave alife,”andremarked, “It’scrystal AIR SAFETY FORUM COVERAGE SAFETY AIR by highlighting theprevious day’s releaseofapollthatindicatesmorethan80 deck. of Representatives’ FAA reauthorizationbilltoeliminatepilotsfromtheflight announcements aimedatcombatingcongressionaleffortsin theU.S. House LPA’s 64thAirSafetyForum kicked offinabigway onAugust 1withapairof Capt. Tim Canoll,ALPA’s president,openedthetwo publicdays ofthe forum By By OPPORTUNITIES ROW’S ISSUES AND TOMOR- TODAY’S DELVE INTO SPEAKERS KEYNOTE DISCUSSIONS, PANEL ff a t S Pilot Line Air opens the64thAirSafety Forum. Capt. TimCanoll, ALPA’s president,

Photos: Chris Weaver and Jay Mallin sult from taking pilots out of the cockpit.” Secord touched on the recent ALPA-com- He also publicized an alliance to missioned Ipsos Group poll in which collectively fight this effort to weaken the 81 percent of those surveyed said they safety of the airline industry. “I’m pleased wouldn’t be comfortable on a pilotless air- to announce that more than 100,000 air- plane. The same poll noted that 80 percent line pilots from across the United States of the individuals surveyed felt that two are joining forces to fight a reckless bid pilots working together in the cockpit is to remove pilots from the cockpit,” Canoll the best option for problem solving while said. “The unions and trade associations Capt. Bill Secord (FedEx Express), his pilot operating an aircraft. representing the pilots of nearly 50 com- group’s Master Executive Council Legislative “The evidence is clear,” said Secord, mercial airlines have formed an alliance Aff airs chair, reviews congressional eff orts to adding, “The general public is on our side.” to give voice to their unified opposition.” promote a single-pilot airline cockpit. He concluded by affirming that “safety Other members of the alliance include should be priority number one, and the the Allied Pilots Association, the Coali- CHALLENGING LEGISLATION only way to do that is with two well-rest- tion of Airline Pilots Associations, the THAT COULD IMPACT SAFETY ed, well-trained pilots in the cockpit.” Independent Pilots Association, the In a segment titled “Existential Threat International Brotherhood of Teamsters, to the Profession,” Canoll and Capt. Bill PROTECTING AGAINST the NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Secord (FedEx Express), his pilot group’s “DRAMATICALLY INCREASING” DANGERS Pilots, and the Southwest Airlines Pilots Master Executive Council Legislative Capt. Scott Schwartz (FedEx Express), Association. “The powerful unity of this Affairs chair, discussed the background director of ALPA’s Dangerous Goods alliance will be matched by our com- regarding the recent congressional effort program, moderated the panel titled “Fire mitment to defend safety in our skies,” to promote a taxpayer-funded program in in the Hold: Anticipating/Preventing Fires promised Canoll. “For our part, ALPA will support of single-pilot airline operations. from Passenger-Checked .” “The use every resource we have to ensure that Section 744 in the House version of the number of portable electronic devices be- this antisafety provision is not enacted FAA reauthorization bill calls for a pro- ing carried by passengers on airlines has into law.” gram to promote single-piloted operations been dramatically increasing in recent In addition to the breaking news, of cargo , supplementing this years,” he stated. “Most of these devices Canoll expounded on the importance of cockpit crew reduction with remote-pilot- are powered by lithium batteries that on the Air Safety Forum, remarking that pi- ing or computer-piloting technology. rare occasions catch fire. Both regulators lots embody the meaning of “Trained for “ALPA adamantly opposes FAA reautho- and the airline industry are acting to Life” and work every day to maintain “the rization Section 744 and will continue to mitigate these developing hazards, but unparalleled safety record our industry use every resource we have to ensure that any effective policy will require passen- has experienced” and will continue their this antisafety provision is not enacted,” ger education and compliance—and this unwavering “efforts to keep flying safe Canoll asserted. necessarily introduces unwanted inconve- and secure for years to come.” Secord, who was appointed by Canoll nience and complication to the customer Throughout the event, Canoll repeated- to spearhead the Association’s efforts to experience.” (See page 22.) ly acknowledged that “the most import- thwart this legislative provision, provided Duane Pfund, the Pipeline and Hazard- ant safety assets on any airliner—cargo a briefing on its origin and the degrada- or passenger—are two adequately rested, tion to safety and security it would create Capt. Scott Schwartz (FedEx Express), left, fully qualified, and well-trained pilots,” if enacted. He noted that the text was ALPA’s Dangerous Goods program director, noting that they “routinely perform the inserted by the House Science, Space, and discusses the threats from lithium batteries. expected. But airline pilots must also be Technology Committee late in the process able to safely manage the unexpected.” with no discussion and no debate. Continue reading on for coverage of ALPA pilots were on Capitol Hill in panel discussions that delve into ALPA mid-June talking to Members of Congress pilots’ work performing the expected about the implications of Section 744, and and managing the unexpected as well the Association launched a corresponding as forum keynote speeches. Visit news media campaign to communicate safetyforum.alpa.org for additional high- its concerns. Secord also discussed the lights, photos, and videos, and look for alliance ALPA has formed with other coverage of the forum’s private meeting airline pilot unions and trade associations days in the October issue. to combat this provision.

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ous Materials Safety Administration drug and alcohol testing for pilots, international program coordinator, making it more difficult to identify observed, “We regulate batteries offenders. based on chemistry, size, and other Snyder cautioned about pending metrics, but the biggest hazard legislation in Europe regarding drug comes from when a battery goes into and alcohol testing of crewmembers ‘thermal runaway’ and propagates and preemployment formal psycho- to other batteries and escalates into logical testing. He noted that there’s an unmanageable event. But what if no movement in the United States there were a test-based scheme to de- or Canada for required psychologi- termine if a battery is low-, medium-, cal testing and that ALPA’s Pilot Peer or high-risk? From there, industry can From left, Capt. Joe DePete, ALPA’s fi rst vice Support program provides significantly tier the standards and work to meet those president and national safety coordinator; Dr. better resources to optimize pilot mental standards. In the near future, I see this as Michael Berry, the FAA’s federal air surgeon; Dr. health and safety. the way we move forward.” Quay Snyder, ALPA’s aeromedical advisor; F/O “When you implement drug test- Mike Tobin, International Air Transport John Taylor (United), ALPA’s Pilot Assistance ing without a HIMS program [ALPA’s Association (IATA) dangerous goods board chair; F/O Ellen Brinks (Delta), ALPA’s Aero- occupational substance abuse treatment member and dangerous goods manager medical Group chair; and Marque Malan, ALPA’s program] that we have here in the U.S. and for Alaska Airlines, detailed the problems aeromedical and human performance specialist, Canada, you’re really driving the problem associated with new technologies using discuss ALPA’s new Pilot Peer Support program. underground,” said Snyder. lithium batteries, like smart luggage— Panelists also discussed the ongoing travel bags with an integrated lithium and president of the Aviation Medicine opioid crisis and recent changes to U.S. ion battery. “There’s been a major push Advisory Service. pilot drug testing protocols, including the for these by their manufacturers to seek Brinks initiated the discussion, talking addition of four semisynthetic opioids. exemption,” he said. “But I’d rather have about the legalization of marijuana for They also reviewed the timeframe for to explain why something was not on an both medicinal and personal use in parts medical recertification following a pilot’s airplane and being safe than why some- of the United States and its impact on full recovery from a serious health event thing was a problem. There’ve been a lot medical certification. Berry pointed out such as a stroke. of operational challenges associated with that while marijuana may be legal in these, resulting in delayed flights and even certain states, its use remains illegal for PILOT PEER SUPPORT, an air turn back to the airport.” airline pilots. “The real concern is that we ALPA’S LATEST MEMBER RESOURCE Capt. Mark Rogers (United), a former don’t have data with regard to what is an In a panel titled “Pilot Peer Support: The director of ALPA’s Dangerous Goods pro- impairing level,” he remarked, adding that Next Phase in ALPA’s Approach to Pilot gram, provided the line-pilot perspective: a necessary wait period before pilots could Wellness,” participants examined the “Past accidents have shown that from the fly again must be determined if policy is union’s latest Pilot Assistance Group time an uncontrolled fire breaks out on ever to be revised. resource. an airplane, a flight crew has an average Pfaff noted that while possession of Moderated by Capt. Joe DePete, ALPA’s of 19 minutes to get the plane on the small amounts of marijuana and its recre- first vice president and national safety ground. We need to focus on regulations ational use will be legal in Canada this fall, coordinator, the panel featured Snyder; and prevention of lithium battery fires it’s still banned for airline pilots. How- F/O John Taylor (United), ALPA’s Pilot rather than fighting a fire that’s occurred ever, Canada doesn’t mandate random Assistance chair; Brinks; Marque Malan, because by the time a flight crew discovers ALPA’s aeromedical and human perfor- a fire has broken out, it may be too late.” mance specialist; and Berry. Kicking off the discussion, DePete de- MEDICAL CERTIFICATION HOT TOPICS scribed the events leading to the creation Because medical certification is criti- of ALPA’s Pilot Peer Support program, cally important to airline pilots, forum including the Germanwings Flight 9525 attendees had the opportunity to learn tragedy and the ensuing FAA Pilot Fitness about hot-topic aeromedical issues in a Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), panel discussion titled “Meet the Doctors.” of which he was a member. The ARC pro- Moderated by F/O Ellen Brinks (Delta), duced eight recommendations, including ALPA’s Aeromedical Group chair, the the need for air carriers to fully imple- panel included Dr. Michael Berry, the Dr. Michael Berry, the FAA’s federal air sur- ment pilot peer support programs that FAA’s federal air surgeon; Dr. Jim Pfaff, geon, second from left, notes that U.S. airline specifically address life stress. director of medicine for the civil aviation pilot drug testing protocols were updated “After that, we had our ‘aha moment,’” branch of Transport Canada; and Dr. earlier this year to include several categories DePete recalled, noting how a few larger Quay Snyder, ALPA’s aeromedical advisor of opioids. master executive councils (MECs) had the

18 » Air Line Pilot September 2018 vision and resources to start ‘gold standard’ airline-specific peer pro- requires a reliable and true compass grams. Canada’s ALPA pilots have for our guidance on the journey— had an established peer program our North Star. So safety is our since the 1970s. However, resource North Star in all decisions….” challenges at smaller U.S. MECs DePete, who was a member of the were driving a need to establish a panel, discussed ALPA’s involve- U.S. pilot peer support network so ment in licensing Spaceport Colora- that all ALPA pilots, regardless of do at Front Range Airport, located MEC resources, would have 24/7 under the congested airspace of access to trained pilot peer support Denver International Airport. “In volunteers. From left, Lori Garver, ALPA’s general manager; the process of learning more about com- Snyder noted that for this approach to Kelvin Coleman, the FAA’s acting associate mercial space operations, I discovered a be successful, “It’s critical to have pilots administrator for commercial space transpor- lack of communication and connection talking to pilots.” tation; Capt. Todd Ericson, Virgin Galactic’s between those in aviation and space While developing the ALPA pilot peer vice president of safety and fl ight test; Caryn operations. And there are concerns sur- support program, Taylor, also a paramedic Schenewerk, SpaceX’s senior counsel and rounding segregated airspace,” he noted. and registered nurse, provided input from director of space fl ight policy; and Capt. Joe “Are we taking advantage of all the tools his unique perspective. He noted, “The DePete, ALPA’s fi rst vice president and nation- and resources we have now to manage main focus is breaking down the stigma,” al safety coordinator, highlight their organiza- airspace better? There’s a discussion to be emphasizing that there’s no shame in tion’s respective roles during the “Commercial had, and ALPA is ready to lead it.” asking for help. Space” panel. Caryn Schenewerk, SpaceX’s senior In establishing a comparable system for counsel and director of space flight policy, ALPA member pilots, Brinks highlighted she opened the discussion titled “Commer- pointed out that the increased reliability of the “ALPA” plan regarding how Pilot Peer cial Space.” “While airline operations use rocket launches and recovery will decrease Support operates: the airspace for the majority of our flights, the impact on the national airspace system Assess for needs and safety, the space launch and return business uses (NAS), especially with the development of Listen nonjudgmentally, it for only a few seconds…. There’s been an new informational and planning tools. Provide hope and encouragement, and increasing focus on this issue of shared Access appropriate resources. airspace, and ALPA is becoming more DISRUPTIVE PASSENGERS Malan reviewed four basics of ALPA’s involved with the national discussion.” JEOPARDIZE SAFETY peer training, including active communi- Kelvin Coleman, FAA acting associate According to IATA, more than 58,000 inci- cation and effective listening, a general administrator for commercial space trans- dents of unruly passengers were recorded understanding of stress reactions peers portation, discussed his office’s missions from 2007 to 2016. Security experts exam- are most likely to confront, pertinent legal of ensuring the public’s safety and to en- ined this safety concern in a panel titled and ethical concerns, and ALPA and com- courage, facilitate, and promote the space “Disruptive Passengers: Keeping Problems munity health resources. Berry, who was industry. “There’s significant rulemaking Off the Airplane.” also a member of the pilot fitness ARC, under way right now,” he said, “since Pres- F/O Matt Clark (Delta), his pilot group’s discussed the enhanced training aviation ident Trump recently issued Space Policy medical examiners now undergo to aid Directive 2 to reform licensing, reentry, The impact of unruly passengers “is the most pilots suffering from stress, depression, and other space-related regulations. We disruptive issue we deal with in aviation and other mental health concerns. have a pretty aggressive goal in front of us today,” says Sara Nelson, president of the During the private days of this year’s fo- now to streamline and consolidate outdat- Association of Flight Attendants–CWA. rum, several volunteers participated in the ed regulations to enable this industry.” new pilot peer support training course. Capt. Todd Ericson, Virgin Galactic’s vice president of safety and flight test, spoke COMMERCIAL SPACE AND about his company developing a proactive SHARED AIRSPACE ISSUES safety culture following the 2014 loss of “Recently, there’ve been more shared SpaceShipTwo. “At Virgin, we call it our airspace issues,” said panel moderator North Star,” he explained. “We recognize Lori Garver, ALPA’s general manager and that accomplishing anything worthwhile former NASA deputy administrator, as requires risks and that managing risks

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security chair and panel moderator, maintenance personnel at your carriers, observed, “While unruly passengers might as there is not only a depth of knowledge account for a small percentage of the trav- there to learn from, but a vast amount of eling public, they can have a dispropor- untapped potential in terms of data to be tionate impact on everyone else. Delays, harnessed.” misconnections, and diversions are just a few of the complications that can result.” PROTECTING “A CRITICALLY Christopher Bidwell, vice president of IMPORTANT RESOURCE” security for Airports Council Internation- Capt. Steve Jangelis (Delta), ALPA’s Aviation “The airline jumpseat is a critically al–North America, noted that intoxication Safety chair, left, poses a question to the “Data important resource for carriers and pilots is often a factor. Mike Everson, chief of Mining for Safer Skies” panel. alike,” said Capt. Rich Odbert (FedEx the –St. Paul Metropolitan Express), ALPA’s Aviation Jumpseat chair, Airports Commission Police, talked be further from the truth. We’re at a who moderated the panel discussion about the presence of smartphones with point where we can predict and prevent titled “Flight Deck Access in the Post-9/11 video capabilities and how this affects accidents long before they happen, thanks Age,” which explored jumpseat protec- law enforcement’s response. “Removing to data.” tions and improvements instituted in the someone from an aircraft is often not Capt. Michael Quiello, ’ post-9/11 era. pretty. Consequently, law enforcement is vice president of corporate safety and Odbert noted that the mission of ALPA’s frequently asking airlines to deplane their a Commercial Aviation Safety Team co- Jumpseat Group “is to ensure PIC [pi- aircraft in these situations.” chair, noted, “With modern recording sys- lot-in-command] control over flight deck “This is an issue we face every single tems, a half terabyte of data is produced access; that use of the jumpseat is not day on the job,” said Sara Nelson, pres- and collected on every flight. Because of abrogated or undermined in any manner ident of the Association of Flight Atten- all that information, we’re learning more or under any circumstances; that flight dants–CWA. She noted that passengers are about our systems and procedures and are deck jumpseats are made available to all fighting over issues as simple as carry-on doing things we never would have thought individuals authorized to use them in bags and that instances of sexual harass- of a year and a half ago because of data.” accordance with PIC approval and federal ment and assault are on the rise. The Capt. Michael Schilz (Delta), ALPA’s requirements; and that appropriate proce- impact of unruly passengers “is the most FOQA team leader, reiterated, “Every dures, equipment, and training are used to disruptive issue we deal with in aviation report, even sole-source reports, is critical protect the safety and security of the flight today,” she added. to the system. We’re working to stop deck and jumpseat.” Alexy Orr, United Airlines’ manager accidents. We’re closer than we’ve ever Bill Petrak, an FAA aviation safety of global aviation security compliance, been, and these safety systems need data inspector, pointed out that “in 2016, the remarked that more than 300 incidents to do that.” agency conducted more than 37,000 flight were reported at United last year. She Capt. Neil Raaz, American Airlines’ Joint inspections of airline carriers, including acknowledged that additional training is Implementation Measurement Data Anal- the flight deck and the passenger cab- needed to help frontline employees better ysis Team cochair, posed an interesting in, and there wasn’t one issue reported understand the resources available and scenario: “Imagine you show up to your regarding flight deck security. However, how they should report these events. plane for a transatlantic flight and, an the risk remains and is at its greatest “If there was ever a problem that hour and half before your departure, you when the cockpit door is open. While 9/11 needed a team approach, this seems to be get an order for a tail number swap. it,” observed Stephen Moates, an FAA air You call dispatch to ask why and safety inspector, who said that the FAA is are told ‘Because the data indicates committed to finding solutions to resolve to us that that engine is going to fail these problems and that the regulatory in 7.2 hours.’ What are the safety process is part of that solution. But Moates implications of the data-driving noted that the aviation community needs component that can predict engine to find additional strategies to deal with failures?” disruptive passengers. Capt. Terry McVenes, Boeing’s director of system safety and “AS IMPORTANT AS THE FUEL regulatory affairs, remarked, “Data ON AN AIRPLANE” is as important as the fuel on an Leading a segment titled “Data Mining for airplane, and sharing it is vital to Safer Skies,” Capt. Steve Jangelis (Delta), systemwide improvements.” ALPA’s Aviation Safety chair, stated, Capt. Craig Hoskins, Airbus’s vice “There’s a fallacy in safety reporting in president of safety, security, and technical Capt. Rich Odbert (FedEx Express), ALPA’s Avi- which some pilots think, ‘My one report affairs, issued a challenge to safety repre- ation Jumpseat chair, left, presents a history of won’t change a thing.’ But that couldn’t sentatives, asking them to “reach out to captain’s authority regarding flight deck access.

20 » Air Line Pilot September 2018 seeing more and more applicants without a strong background in aviation, which YES, PLEASE, is leading to increased training and an TO JUMPSEAT experience gap. Capt. John Drexler (United), ALPA’s ETIQUETTE director of Proce- dures, highlighted the increased need for ALPA’s Aviation Jumpseat mentorship for both ALPA and NATCA Group debuted a short members. “You can’t learn what can only video at the Air Safety be experienced,” he explained. “Real-world Forum titled “Jumpseat experience is a form of knowledge that Etiquette? Yes Please!” can’t be taught in a classroom or in a sim- The video provides an ber that a jumpseater, an aviation regulations. ulator. It’s the truest and most compelling overview of reciprocal whether he or she sits in To watch the video, or form of instruction.” jumpseating procedures the cockpit or in the main for more information about Capt. Brian Townsend, a technical pilot and proper jumpseat cabin, is considered an jumpseating and ALPA’s for American Airlines, discussed “tribal etiquette. additional member of the Aviation Jumpseat Group, knowledge,” and phraseology that newer It’s important to remem- crew, per U.S. and Canadi- visit jumpseatinfo.org. pilots and controllers might not be aware of yet. “We’re doing more standardization across our fleets to combat this, which was nearly 17 years ago, we should still Managing Change in an Evolving NAS” should make their training experience act if it was yesterday when it comes to examined the impact of ongoing technical and transition much easier.” safeguarding that access.” and procedural changes being enacted Alex McDowell, the deputy executive di- Capt. Rob Galbraith, United Airlines’ se- across the NAS. Capt. Marc Henegar rector of the FAA’s Traffic Safety Oversight nior manager of line operations, observed, (Alaska), ALPA’s Air Traffic Services Group Service, provided an example of a new pro- “Many airlines have automated the CASS chair and panel moderator, highlighted cedure causing potential issues. He noted [Cockpit Access Security System] process three basic types of changes confront- that some airports were using data studies and—in the rush to push the airplane ing users: changes in people, changes in to adjust the standard wake separation out—captains aren’t checking creden- procedures, and changes in threats. He between aircraft, but there were unintend- tials. CASS doesn’t relieve the PIC of that noted that many pilots are now entering ed consequences. A controller could be responsibility. That’s something we must the profession at a younger age and with working with two different airports—one never lose sight of.” higher levels of education but sometimes with and one without the new proce- Capt. Dave Webb (FedEx Express, Ret.), a with less experience than in the past. dure—which could lead to confusion. former Master Executive Council chair for Andy Marosvari, a National Air Traffic The group also addressed safety risk his pilot group, stated, “All the effort of the Controllers Association (NATCA) proce- management and the uptick in commer- last 17 years has been to facilitate access dures representative, noted that NATCA is cial space operations before ending with safely. All the layers of security that exist a conversation about enroute datacomm. today are intended to catch a problem, Capt. Marc Henegar (Alaska), ALPA’s Air Traffic The main change regarding enroute but they aren’t 100 percent foolproof…. Services Group chair, questions panelists about datacomm, said Henegar, will be the “need The final authority belongs to the captain. the latest issues within the national airspace to provide better pilot reports. We won’t You’re responsible, so you need to always system. be able to hear turbulence and weather ask the question ‘Is this person an en- reports on the radio” about issues aircraft hancement to safety or an unknown?’” in front of us are having with this new Odbert concluded by asking pilots to system. “please make the walk. Preflight your Drexler closed by cautioning against a jumpseat by asking the gate agent if there backlash to new things. “New isn’t bad,” he are any pilots requesting the jumpseat said. “It just presents challenges. When we and make every effort to ensure that no come out of training, we’re all technically pilot is left behind.” ready; but we have to find a conduit to bring the many decades of line experience ADDRESSING CHANGES IN THE NAS being lost by pilot retirements to our new The panel titled “Pilots and Controllers— hires.”

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“Working with industry doesn’t lower the bar Howard “Skip” Elliott, administrator of the Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) provides a fellow on safety; it’s what allows us to raise it even Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Ad- pilot’s perspective on maintaining pilot training higher,” acknowledges Dan Elwell, acting FAA ministration, discusses an upcoming hazardous standards, single- and no-pilot cockpits, and the administrator. materials educational campaign. safe air transport of lithium batteries.

KEYNOTE ADDRESSES fatality, adding that “aviation is the only ALPA’s safety initiatives and her contin- FAA ACTING ADMINISTRATOR STRESSES form of transportation on the planet uous efforts in the Senate working on IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION where the idea of perfection actually behalf of ALPA pilots. A pilot herself (first “Regulation alone can’t achieve the kind seems within reach.” He personally ac- with Blackhawks in the U.S. Army and of results we demand from aviation,” said knowledged ALPA’s efforts, commenting now holding a private pilot’s certificate), FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell that “this annual Air Safety Forum is a Duckworth expressed her support for such during ALPA’s Air Safety Forum. “We’re as big reason we’re as safe as we are. I can’t ALPA initiatives as maintaining pilot train- safe as we are today because we collabo- overstate ALPA’s contribution to raising ing and qualification standards, the fight rate.” He noted that in the last 20 years, the safety bar.” against single- and no-pilot cockpits, and commercial aviation fatalities in the Unit- the safe air transport of lithium batteries. ed States have decreased by 95 percent. PHMSA ADMINISTRATOR INTRODUCES “I’ve always been proud of the level of Elwell talked about the safety culture “CHECK THE BOX” CAMPAIGN professionalism of pilots,” she said, “and I that’s evolved within the U.S. airline ALPA’s efforts to mitigate the air transport really appreciate ALPA and all it does for industry, attributing its success to three of undeclared hazardous materials received that professionalism.” key elements: nonpunitive voluntary a boost at the Air Safety Forum as Howard Read Duckworth’s “Guest Commentary” reporting, risk management, and effective “Skip” Elliott, administrator of the Pipeline on page 7. mitigation. “This has become the most and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin- effective way to allow for an open ex- istration (PHMSA), provided a sneak peek DEVELOPING A SKILLED WORKFORCE change of information while still ensuring of an education campaign geared toward Ed Wytkind, former president of the AFL- compliance,” he remarked. alerting the public about the dangers CIO’s Transportation Trades Department As evidence of the success of this involved with inappropriately shipping (TTD), addressed Air Safety Forum attend- approach, Elwell pointed to a particular lithium batteries and other hazardous ees about the role of unions in developing aviation incident. “Last year, a commercial materials. a skilled workforce. airline crew landed on a taxiway instead The “Check the Box” campaign “Having left the TTD, I’ve dived into this of a at an airport without a con- (checkthebox.dot.gov) aims to educate the new ‘innovation space’ and now work on trol tower. The crew voluntarily reported public about potential shipping dangers, automated vehicles, robotics, and artificial the incident to the FAA. Since they knew highlighting that “certain items that are es- intelligence,” he explained. “And there’s a they could speak freely without fear of sential to our daily lives—such as batteries reprisal, they were comfortable discussing and common household items—may seem exactly what happened.” harmless, but they can be toxic, corrosive, Elwell observed that the only lights the and even explosive if handled inappropri- crew saw that night were from the air- ately.” The program’s goal is to “close a glar- port’s taxiway and that pilot feedback led ing gap in safety protocol—and save lives.” to the discovery of a flooded electrical box Elliott acknowledged that “this import- that had extinguished the runway lights. ant new safety initiative would not have “The problem was fixed before another become a reality if not for ALPA and its flight crew could make the same mistake,” commitment to improving safety.” he said, adding, “working with industry Read more on this topic in the October doesn’t lower the bar on safety; it’s what issue. allows us to raise it even higher.” Ed Wytkind, former AFL-CIO Transportation The former American Airlines captain DUCKWORTH PROVES A STRONG ALLY Trades Department president, stresses the observed that the U.S. airline industry Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) earned a importance of a well-trained and professional went nine years and roughly 90 million standing ovation at the Air Safety Forum workforce in the airline industry. flights without a commercial aviation with her strong comments supporting

22 » Air Line Pilot September 2018 feeding frenzy in this space. But there are pants of the Air Safety Forum with an indisputable truths.... You get the trans- impassioned appreciation for the work portation you pay for, you get the safety ALPA pilots do and explored the ways he’s and security standard you demand and supported the Association’s efforts. “I’ve enforce, and you get the skilled profes- been blessed to work with you to make sionals you need when you pay them fair- our skies even safer,” said Casey. ly and train them to uphold the highest “Thank you for the difficult work that safety standards—and give them a chance you all do,” he continued. “That commit- at not just a job, but a career. That is a fact, ment to excellence, that training, and Discussing FAA funding and NextGen improve- and what I think is the cornerstone of the that professionalism allow us to have the ments, Paul Rinaldi, president of the National transportation industry. safest skies in the world.” Air Traffic Controllers Association, asserts, “All “Now we’re in this bubble…where the Casey discussed secondary cockpit bar- too often, we get handcuffed by bureaucratic debate is between innovators and ‘the rest riers and other issues that he tackles side process.” of us’ who, they say, impede progress,” by side with ALPA. “We’ve heard time and Wytkind continued. “That is how Silicon again from ALPA about the importance of industry. “We’ve been living off short- Valley wants these innovations to be secondary barriers,” he said. “Your feed- term extensions, threats of shutdowns, portrayed, and I reject that frame. ALPA, back has been instrumental in crafting and shutdowns for the last 10 years,” he too, was built to reject that. It’s up to us, as this legislation.” Casey called it “long, long said, asserting that “we’re falling further the institutions involved in aviation and overdue” and optimistically referred to and further behind the rest of the world broader transportation issues, to make “the light at the end of the tunnel” with its because they’re able to be dynamic to sure the tough questions are asked and to inclusion in the FAA reauthorization bill. modernize their systems.” not allow the tough issues like safety to be He also spoke about his efforts to com- Rinaldi observed, “All too often, we sidestepped. bat sexual harassment and sexual assault get handcuffed by bureaucratic process, “This idea that we’re a bunch of on airlines. He quoted a recent survey by the funding, and the reauthorizations,” Luddites in the labor movement is just the Association of Flight Attendants–CWA pointing out that when new technology is wrong,” Wytkind asserted. “Safe trans- in which one in five respondents report- approved, determining requirements, set- portation requires highly skilled workers, ed seeing some form of harassment or ting procedures, overseeing bidding, con- strong safety regulations, built-in redun- assault in flight. ducting testing, and other administrative dancies, and persons and machines to Together with other Members of Con- processes unduly delay implementation. work together and interface....” Removing gress, Casey is one of the main proponents In addition, he noted that the country human interaction with these machines is for developing guidance on harassment needs to decide how it’s going to deal with not a good idea, he remarked. that includes airline personnel training, new users to the NAS. “If commercial data collection, and timely responses. He space pays nothing for blocking hundreds SHARING A COMMITMENT called the effort bipartisan and noted that of thousands of miles of airspace for TO EXCELLENCE he had ALPA’s backing as well, thanking launches and reentries, then it will pay Sen. Bob Casey (R-PA) provided partici- the Association for its support. nothing 30 years from now when doing it Casey concluded by referencing the three or four times a day,” he remarked. Sen. Bob Casey (R-PA) tells ALPA pilots, “I’ve current divisive political climate but still The NATCA president suggested that been blessed to work with you to make our highlighted many areas in which biparti- providing direct access to the Aviation skies even safer.” sanship has provided positive solutions. Trust Fund or Airport and Airway Trust He reminded the pilots that they’re the Fund could help solve the agency’s fund- best advocates for safety issues and to ing concerns but added that action needs keep that in mind, encouraging them to to be taken now. make their voices heard. “Together we moved nearly 965 million passengers on commercial flights last LACK OF STABLE FUNDING COULD year. That’s a 5 percent increase from CRIPPLE AIRLINE INDUSTRY 2016, and we’re looking to cross the one Paul Rinaldi, president of NATCA, billion mark this year. As capacity has remarked to ALPA Air Safety Forum grown, doing more with less doesn’t attendees that the lack of stable, pre- work. We have to find a way to create a dictable funding for the NAS, if left stable, predictable funding for our avia- unchanged, could cripple the U.S. airline tion system,” said Rinaldi.

“WE’VE HEARD TIME AND AGAIN FROM ALPA ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SECONDARY BARRIERS. YOUR FEEDBACK HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN CRAFTING THIS LEGISLATION.” September 2018 Air Line Pilot » 23 24 A » importance to airline pilots. importance toairlinepilots. security event thathighlightsissuesof preeminentsafetyand airline industry’s of ALPA’s annualAirSafetyForum, the secure, andaccessible,”henoted. and worked tomake ourjumpseats safe, more secure,assistedfellow pilotsinneed, contributed tomakingaviation saferand president, who hostedtheevent. “Eachhas individuals,” saidCapt.Tim Canoll,ALPA’s recognize someofALPA’s mosttalented it provides uswithanopportunityto pilot assistance,andjumpseataccess. contributions toaviation safety, security, they noticedasuddenandcomplete loss Approximately five hoursintothe flight, 250 passengersandcrewmembers aboard. morning ofJan. 14,2017,withmorethan to Portland InternationalAirport onthe flight fromNarita InternationalAirport were pilotinganovernight transpacific Wilkinson (Delta),who’s now acaptain, Capt. GregRoon ey (Delta)and F/OPaul PROFESSIONALISM Air Line Pilot September 2018 The awards banquetistheculmination “ DEMONSTRATING EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAORDINARY DEMONSTRATING This nightisalways special because EXCELLENCE PILOT BANQUET CELEBRATES BANQUET FORUM AWARDSAIR SAFETY By By ff a t S Pilot Line Air several ALPA pilotsfortheir Forum awards banquettohonor 2 fortheAssociation’sAirSafety stakeholders gatheredonAugust ALPA staff,andairlineindustry irline pilots,family members, air line pilot line air article feature Delta communicated with a aircraft. Working seamlessly, the flightcrew and selectedColdBay, Alaska,todivert the engine, thecrew beganaslow descent away fromotherairlinetraffic. while redirectingthe airplane’sflightpath conducted emergencychecklistprocedures turned totheflightdeck.Together thethree a restbreakatthetimeandimmediately re- Arnett (Delta),who’s now acaptain,was on of oilpressureontherightengine.F/OJay After shuttingdown themalfunctioning d ispatch, andthe cabincrew and pas- AIR SAFETY FORUM BANQUET SAFETY AIR ir t raffic c ontrol, ontrol, facilities nearonly asmallvillage with a and remoteairfield withlimitedsupport found themselves groundedat a frigid the beginning. cy landingatColdBay—but that was only sengers beforecompletingasafe emergen- (Delta), andPaul Wilkinson(Delta). ients Capts. Greg Rooney (Delta),JayArnett and ALPA Superior AirmanshipAward recip- From left,Capt. TimCanoll, ALPA’s president, The crewmembers and252passengers

Photos: Jay Mallin population of around 100. In the cold and bitter wind, the three pilots led the crew in coordinating the movement of some passengers to the and a nearby recreational center while the rest remained on the airplane, waiting six hours until a replacement aircraft arrived. The three were bestowed with ALPA’s Superior Airmanship Award for their resourceful efforts, professionalism, and demonstrating remarkable compassion and empathy in challenging circumstances. Joining Canoll in presenting the award was Capt. Bill Bartels (Delta), his pilot group’s Master Executive Council (MEC) F/O James Berzon (United), ALPA’s Aviation Capt. Jerry McDermott (United), ALPA’s chair, who described the events of the Jumpseat Award recipient, and his wife, Aviation Pilot Assistance Award honoree, flight. Lauren. and his wife, Malinda. Accepting the award, Rooney stated, “We’re ‘Trained for Life’—as any one of us could have to deal with something After becoming involved in jumpseat Capt. McDermott.” like this, and we dealt with it the best we issues at in 2008, Ber- Through his tireless efforts, McDermott could…. We’re fortunate in many ways zon has been influential in the continued has helped pilots continue their careers that it worked out. Many people have lost expansion of CASS across the industry through mentoring and monitoring. He’s an engine in flight; but for our role beyond and has led efforts to implement this helped address sleep apnea policy con- that, we’re grateful to be recognized.” valuable resource internationally. cerns, supported the Pilot Fitness Aviation Accepting his award, Berzon reiterated Rulemaking Committee following the Ger- JUMPSEAT AUTHORITY that “the jumpseat serves many purposes: manwings Flight 9525 tragedy, and was F/O James Berzon (United) was honored it’s your ride to work, it’s your ride home, integral in developing ALPA’s Pilot Peer with the Association’s Aviation Jumpseat it’s a seat you take to allow one more Support program, which helps pilots deal Award for his significant accomplish- to get on, it’s a privilege and a with the stresses of life (see page 16). ments to increase cockpit security for responsibility, it’s a recognition of mutual Accepting the award, McDermott said, “I airline crewmembers. respect and brotherhood between fellow don’t believe any volunteer in this Associ- “F/O Berzon’s dedication to his fellow airline pilots—ALPA and non-ALPA, it’s an ation does this work for recognition, espe- crewmembers is a testament to his com- opportunity to display etiquette and rep- cially those in the Pilot Assistance ranks.… mitment to advancing the piloting profes- resent your pilot group, and it’s a symbol I stand here only because of the hundreds sion,” said Canoll. “Because of the many of captain’s authority.” of Aeromedical, CIRP, HIMS, ProStans, and contributions of pilot volunteers like F/O Canadian Pilot Assistance volunteers who, Berzon, ALPA has been on the forefront of PILOTS ASSISTING PILOTS every day, are willing to make themselves enacting positive change within many key Capt. Jerry McDermott (United) was available to help their fellow pilots—fellow aviation security programs.” presented with the Association’s Aviation human beings—when they sometimes Serving as ALPA’s Jumpseat Council Pilot Assistance Award for his extraordi- have nowhere else to turn, and possibly vice chair, Berzon has played an import- nary service leading ALPA’s national Pilot their careers, their livelihoods, their fami- ant role in enhancing flight deck security, Assistance program since 2009. lies, their lives stand in the balance…and I including promoting several policies that “Capt. McDermott’s passion for ensur- dedicate this award to them.” are widely used throughout the indus- ing that his fellow crewmembers have try today. He was an early advocate and access to the myriad of programs that pro- KEEPING THE COCKPIT SECURE strong proponent for the development vide support for pilots both in the cockpit Capt. Eric Herman (Sun Country) was and implementation of several high-pro- and at home is inspiring,” said Canoll. bestowed with the Association’s Aviation file security programs such as Known “Over the course of his ALPA tenure, Capt. Security Award for his valued guidance Crewmember and the Cockpit Access McDermott systematically built strong and extensive work to promote aviation Security System (CASS). His professional working relationships with government security. experience and knowledge have served as and industry stakeholders to enhance A recognized security expert and advo- valuable resources for many top-level de- ALPA’s pilot assistance initiatives in the cate, Herman is a trusted representative cision makers and helped establish ALPA United States and Canada. His efforts of the Association at industry events and as the prominent authority and definitive have had a profound impact within the a frequent panel moderator at security voice for jumpseat administration across Association, as many ALPA pilots today forums. He rose through the ranks of the U.S. airline industry. owe their careers to the tenacious focus of volunteer positions at Sun Country before

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Capt. Wolfgang Koch (Delta), left, ALPA’s Capt. Steve Jangelis (Delta), left, ALPA’s Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s president, left, and Aviation Security chair, and Capt. Eric Herman Aviation Safety chair, and Capt. Scott Capt. Matt Gorshe (Spirit), ALPA’s Outstanding (Sun Country), ALPA’s Aviation Security Award Hammond (Delta), ALPA’s Aviation Safety Airport Safety Liaison Award recipient, recipient. Award honoree. with his daughter, Chiara.

ALPA’s Air Safety Organization gained his leading and respected advocate for the the Outstanding Airport Safety Liaison talents, first as Security Council vice chair profession, Hammond’s work to advance Award for his efforts to advance avia- and currently as Security Council chair. safety reporting programs has resulted in tion safety standards. Gorshe represents “Through his dedicated efforts, Capt. a collaborative approach between his pilot ALPA at the Dane County Regional Herman has served as an influential group and airline management. Airport (MSN) in Madison, Wisc. and respected advocate for all pilots by “Capt. Hammond’s leadership in avia- Canoll hailed Gorshe as “someone providing line-pilot input into security tion safety will have a lasting effect within who has excelled in acting as a pilot re- issues, including Known Crewmember our industry for decades to come,” said source for one of the many airports we checkpoints and at pilot hotels,” said Canoll. “His dedication to safety and expe- serve and a pipeline of communication Canoll. “His commitment to his fellow riences as a pilot have directly influenced for the Association; someone who has pilots and aviation security overall has the ‘just culture’ that every pilot flying worked as a safety advocate on behalf of been instrumental in achieving results enjoys today. No one has strengthened the ALPA and its members.” that will be felt throughout ALPA and safety of air travel like he has.” Gorshe’s work at MSN includes par- our industry for years to come. It’s an During more than 30 years as an airline ticipating in the airport’s runway safety honor to recognize his accomplishments pilot, Hammond has represented the action team, providing the line-pilot with our Association’s highest security profession on several industry working perspective on various construction award.” groups, including the Air Carrier Training projects, and most recently keeping Herman also helped developed several Aviation Rulemaking Committee Flight tabs on the potential impact of a solar security courses for which he received an Path Management Work Group. As the energy farm under construction near ALPA Presidential Citation in 2016. safety chair of the SkyTeam Pilots Asso- the airport. Accepting the award, Herman re- ciation, he represented the interests of Gorshe currently serves as the inter- marked, “In my opinion, security issues pilots worldwide with the 20 member air- im ALPA Airport Safety Liaison (ASL) will continue to be at the forefront of ALPA lines of the SkyTeam Alliance. He received vice chair in addition to his ASL work. for many years…. The threats are growing: an ALPA Presidential Citation in 2017. He’s also a FOQA representative and disruptive passengers, insiders, cyberat- Upon accepting the award, Hammond chief accident investigator for his pilot tacks, and UAS are on our radar. And we’ll noted, “There’s nothing safe about loading group’s Central Air Safety Committee. keep doing our best to fight those battles.” a couple hundred folks into a pressurized “The professionalism and dedication tube and launching them seven miles into to aviation safety that Capt. Gorshe SAFER SKIES FOR ALL PILOTS the air. This activity is made acceptable brings to his role as airport safety liai- Capt. Scott Hammond (Delta) was pre- only because of the efforts of regulators, son supports not only his fellow pilots, sented with ALPA’s Air Safety Award, the manufacturers, mechanics, controllers, but also the passengers and cargo ship- Association’s top safety honor, for his and most of all well-trained pilots. We’re pers who depend on air transportation outstanding leadership in aviation safety. the goalies—the puck stops with us. And each day,” said Capt. Stuart Morrison Hammond serves as the Central Air for us, safety is personal.…” (Spirit), his pilot group’s MEC chair. Safety Committee chair for his pilot “This honor is well-earned, and Capt. group, coordinating the activities of more AIRPORT SAFETY LIAISON AWARD Gorshe exemplifies the characteristics than 150 safety volunteers in 13 subcom- During the Air Safety Forum, ALPA of Spirit pilots who devote their careers mittees. Known around the world as a honored Capt. Matt Gorshe (Spirit) with to air safety.”

26 » Air Line Pilot September 2018 PRESIDENTIAL CITATIONS

EARLIER IN THE DAY prior to the Air Safety Forum awards banquet, Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s president, presented six Presidential Cita- tions. “Each year, I’m privileged to award citations to pilots who’ve performed outstanding work on behalf of our Association and its members,” he said. “This year, I’m presenting awards to six particularly deserving individuals.” This year’s recipients are

CAPT. DAN CAPT. DON CAPT. ROBERT CAPT. THOMAS CAPT. HAROLD CAPT. ANTHONY COOGAN DOBIAS “RIP” TORN WOOD “MARK” PINSKY “A.J.” BERLOTTI (DELTA), for his (UNITED), for his (DELTA), in recog- (JETBLUE), for his (DELTA), for his (ALASKA), for his valuable contribu- tireless work over nition of his more valued contribu- tireless work de- service as a sub- tions to ALPA’s Air the years for both than 20 years of tions to the ASO’s veloping the Delta ject-matter expert Safety Organiza- ALPA’s ASO and dedication to the Aviation Security pilots’ groundbreak- for the ASO’s tion (ASO) Safety the United Airlines ASO and its mission Group and his ing Pilot Assistance Aviation Jumpseat Information Anal- Master Executive of promoting safety, participation in a Network, which Committee, along ysis and Sharing Council to improve including his work joint active-shooter helped inspire and with routinely Program, and for pilot training and as the former chair drill conducted at served as a founda- providing website his contributions his work as an advo- of ALPA’s Air Traffic Boston Logan tion for ALPA’s new and database as the Delta pilot cate for the proper Services Group, and International Pilot Peer Support maintenance as- group’s Central training of crews so as the former chair Airport. program, and for sistance and being Air Safety Com- they can conduct of the Presidential chairing his pilot a strong commit- mittee vice chair flight operations in Committee on group’s Aeromedi- tee advocate. and Aviation Safe- a safe manner. National Airspace cal Committee. ty Action Program Modernization. subject-matter expert.

AIRPORT RECOGNITION ALPA commends its collaborative and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport welcoming approach,” noted Canoll. in Texas was named Airport of the Year “It’s truly an honor to receive this award during this year’s Air Safety Forum. Canoll from our users—the airline pilots—who presented the award to Scott Madole, the recognize the hard work of the employees airport’s operations manager. “The airport of the airport, airlines, tenants, the FAA, has been the pinnacle of cooperation, set- and the TSA who labor 24/7 to maintain ting the standard for the kind of relation- a safe environment at one of the fast- ship ALPA needs with all airport manage- est-growing airports in the country,” said ments,” said Canoll, who singled out the Madole. “We value the cornerstone part- airport’s continuing efforts at keeping the nership we enjoy with the pilots of ALPA, lines of communication open during new and we look forward to the continued Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s president, left, construction and the implementation of strong collaboration in building an even presents the Airport of the Year Award to Scott new procedures. “Austin–Bergstrom has better airport for the future of central Madole, airport operations manager of been a model aviation safety partner, and Texas.” Austin–Bergstrom International Airport.

PAST ALPA AWARD HONOREES FOR A LISTING OF FORMER ALPA SAFETY, SECURITY, AND PILOT ASSISTANCE AWARD RECIPIENTS, GO TO SAFETYFORUM.ALPA.ORG.

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air line pilot line air A » takeoffs andlandingsanhour usingthe juggled anaverage ofapproximately 134 operations aslocalairtrafficcontrol Wittman skillfully managed19,588 aircraft registering from87differentcountries. to arecord601,000withparticipants bers, gathertocelebratethejoy offlight. around theglobe,includingALPA mem- of activity asaviation enthusiastsfrom Oshkosh, Wisc., transformsintoabeehive each summer,thesleepy littleairdromein By John Perkinson, Senior Staff Writer Staff Senior Perkinson, John By MEMBERS PROMOTE THE UNION AND INSPIRE FUTURE AVIATORS AVIATION IN INVOLVEMENT PILOT ALPA SHOWCASES OSHKOSH A Attendance atthisyear’s event soared ir Line Pilot September 2018 celebration.” For abriefperiod “the world’ Aircraft Association(EAA)calls July forwhat theExperimental Wittman Regional Airportin LPA returnedtoAirVenture at feature article article feature s greatestaviation OSHKOSH on hand to promote the airline industry on handtopromote theairlineindustry ence by ensuringthatmembers were capture thisaviation-enthusiast audi- people fromacrosstheglobe. to betterdrive economiesand connect continue growing anddeveloping aviation ry-plus existence,andwhat itwilltake to at allthatflighthasachieved initscentu- and discussion.It’sanopportunitytolook well asaforum forairtransporteducation massive aeronauticalevent elements forachancetobepartofthis next to into theairportsimply pitchedatent local accommodations,many pilotsflying facility’s fourrunways. Andwithlimited The Associationseizedthemomentto Oshkosh offers aworld-class airshow as their parked aircraft,braving the . could beseenin locationslike Boeing’s for thesheerjoy ofthisannual event, and simply attendedOshkosh asspectators, organizations. Countlessother ALPA pilots as representatives forotherimportant networked withregulators,andacted in theairshow, servedasdisplay docents, well-received presentations. area, membersgave informative and outdoor theatersattheEAAForums Plaza exhibithangars.In in oneoftheprimary others staffedanALPA informationbooth volunteers for EAA’s KidVenture while the flying community. Pilots servedas piloting professionaswell asengagewith goal ofsecuringthefutureairline and advance theAssociation’sstrategic In addition,ALPA members performed

Photos: John Perkinson Far left: The AeroShell Aerobatic Team—one of Capt. Steve Swanson (Delta) chatted with a chair, gave a presentation titled “Learn the many aerial acts performing at this year’s group of high school students, explaining What Airline Pilots Do” on EAA Forum EAA AirVenture. Left: Built in 1971, the EAA how he became an airline pilot. Stage 2. “What does an airline pilot do?” Brown Arch serves as the official flight line Another day, Capt. Duane Dunwoody he asked rhetorically to the nearly 100 in entryway to Oshkosh. Below left: Capt. Julia (Delta) talked to former US Airways F/O attendance, adding, “Do you actually fuel Wood (United), left, and Capt. Marcia Graff Jeff Skiles—who played a crucial role your airplane? Do you file your own flight (Spirit) serve as camp counselors for “Women during the “Miracle on the Hudson” plan? We thought it would be a good idea Soar, You Soar.” incident—as he stopped by the booth for a to give you a sense of what we do on a dai- visit. Other volunteers like F/Os Sara Baer ly basis and take it from there,” Haley said, (Alaska), Jerry An (Hawaiian), and Steph- setting the stage for a discussion about Airline Crew HQ, signing one of the many anie Arcamuzi (Endeavor Air) handed out everything from flying the line to bidding pilot guest lists of airlines from around plastic ALPA wings as well as information a schedule to commuting for trips. the world. about the Association’s Education Com- The audience was clearly fascinated, All these participants proudly repre- mittee and all the resources it provides to frequently asking Haley to stop and elab- sented the piloting profession, strength- those interested in becoming airline pilots. orate on a point he had just raised. He and ening bonds with the larger aviation Capt. Bill Couette, ALPA’s vice presi- other Education Committee members in community and forging new relationships dent−administration/secretary, spent time attendance remained after the hour-long with potential future members. And with at each of ALPA’s activities, speaking with presentation to make sure everyone in the all that EAA had slated for the seven days, those who stopped by and networking on audience had the chance to ask questions. this year’s Oshkosh presented numerous behalf of the Association (see page 6). On Referencing flight training, Haley told a possibilities for ALPA to engage. several of the evenings, the Delta, FedEx reporter from the Green Bay Press Gazette, Express, and United Master Executive “If you have the drive, people will help you MAKING CONTACT Councils sponsored casual dinners at a get through it,” noting that the Association In a hangar behind Camp Scholler campsite, providing one provides information about pilot careers EAA’s Aviation Museum, ALPA volun- more opportunity for Association mem- at www.clearedtodream.org. teers demonstrated the value of preflight bers to connect and network. On Forum Stage 8 the following day, inspections and the importance of F/O Kandy Bernskoetter (FedEx Express), determining weight and balance as part A DAY IN THE LIFE ALPA’s Membership Committee chair, of EAA’s KidVenture. F/O Alex Arcamuzi During one afternoon, F/O Mark Haley moderated a panel discussion titled “ALPA (Endeavor Air), one of many volunteers, (United), ALPA’s Education Committee Women Fly.” She began by noting that conducted a walkaround of an old Cessna 150 with a small group of girls 5 to 8 years old. Despite their youth, they were quick to point out several problems with the aircraft, including a flat tire and a bird’s nest behind the propeller. Three boys later brought to F/O Adam Marko’s (PSA) attention that a wrench had been jammed into a small hole near the Cessna’s tail and that a wing light was broken. At a nearby station, Capt. Jason Ambrosi (Delta) used a scale exercise and a corresponding computer program to demonstrate to two future aviators the purpose of determining weight and balance. Across from the stall, representa- tives from another aviation organization taught children how to construct “hand foils” to better understand the concept of lift. In addition, a Condor flight simulator was on display. In the EAA Four Corners area in Exhibit Hangar C, ALPA maintained an informa- tion booth as a primary point of contact. Visiting ALPA members were encouraged to sign the union’s event registry, and Above: Some of the record 601,000 participants watch an afternoon performance high above Witt- volunteers spoke with those individuals man Regional Airport. Below left: F/O Alex Arcamuzi (Endeavor Air) engages with several future who wanted to know more about the aviators as part of KidVenture activities. Below right: F/O Mark Haley (United), ALPA’s Education union and the airline piloting profession. Committee chair, presents “Learn What Airline Pilots Do” at EAA Forums Plaza.

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only about 5.5 percent of ALPA’s more ed the profession in other ways, away filling the 1:00 p.m. time slot was roving than 60,000 U.S. and Canadian members from KidVenture and the Association’s reporter F/O Jeff Montgomery (United). are female. Periodically pausing to allow booth. Traveling in his Ford Escape, Montgomery the sound of performing aircraft to pass, If you simply looked up, you might covered different stories remotely and she acknowledged that while the total have caught Capt. (FedEx pointed out that this was his 15th year population of airline pilots has changed Express), one of AirVenture’s headliners, serving as an EAA Radio announcer. in recent decades, that percentage has performing in his biplane, Prometheus (see Some ALPA members attended Oshkosh essentially remained the same. page 34). Capt. Chris Orr (JetBlue) was also representing other organizations. Sport- The B-777 pilot proceeded to ask the in the skies, flying precision maneuvers ing their ALPA shirts, Capt. Kathi Hurst panelists questions about their careers, with the GEICO Skytypers on three of the (United) and Capt. Mike Boccher (United) how they learned to fly, and how they afternoons (see “Our Stories,” January-Feb- worked at their carrier’s booth in Exhibit manage their family lives. “Everything ruary 2018). Not far from where air show Hangar D, promoting their airline. Hurst, is open for discussion,” she said, encour- spectators sat to enjoy these performanc- who heads ALPA’s Energy and Environ- aging members of the audience to chime es, Capt. Gerry “Fossil” Molidor (United) ment Group, noted that other pilots volun- in when they had questions. “We want and other members of the Phillips 66 teering at the United booth were donning this to be a conversation that encourages Aerostars signed autographs for fans. ALPA apparel as well. more women and girls to want to become Although Molidor is the newest Aerostar, The International Aerobatic Club (IAC) is airline pilots and learn how to fly.” he’s the oldest member of the group a major player at Oshkosh with a cen- Panelists included Capt. Lisa Peasley (hence the call sign). trally located building on the AirVenture (Delta), F/O Lisa Avila (ExpressJet), F/O Each year, AirVenture’s Warbird Alley grounds. If you walked in the front door Stacey Jackson (WestJet), Capt. Marcia features historic airplanes that “played key this year, chances were good that you were Graff (Spirit), and Capt. Bridget Matarrese roles in the 20th century’s world conflicts.” greeted by Capt. Bob Hart (United), IAC’s (Endeavor Air). The group drew from a Capt. Valerie Scott (United) chatted with national treasurer. A former aerobatic wide range of experiences and circum- AirVenture guests interested in the World pilot, Hart has also been a guest speaker stances and shared colorful stories about War II–era Devil Dog, a PBJ-1J that’s part of at AirVenture as well as at numerous FAA both challenges and triumphs. Once the Commemorative Air Force (see “Our Wings programs on topics like stall/ again, the crowd was captivated and asked Stories,” August 2017). Scott flew the Ma- awareness. many questions. rine version of the B-25 Mitchell bomber The future of the airline piloting profes- When the presentation was over, up from its home in Georgetown, Tex. sion depends on ALPA members engaging Bernskoetter conducted a raffle of several Nearby, Capt. Stuart Milson (FedEx Ex- with youngsters, and Graff (who also par- items the panelists’ airlines had donated. press) was preparing to fly his Douglas A-1 ticipated in the “ALPA Women Fly” panel Skyraider as part of the Air Force Heritage discussion) and Capt. Julia Wood (United) AN ARMY OF ALPA REPS Flight Team for an afternoon performance. worked as counselors/mentors with ALPA’s Oshkosh activities were well He’s also flown aircraft in television and “Women Soar, You Soar.” The high school attended and well received, and volunteers movies, including for the series Zoo. girls’ camp teaches young women about talked about the multitude of people who In addition to the skies, ALPA pilots flying in fun and interesting ways, and one wanted to know more about flying for a could be heard over the airwaves. EAA afternoon the group took a tour of the busy living. In addition, ALPA members promot- Radio (96.5 FM/1210 AM) broadcasts live Wittman Regional Airport control tower. for one week each year at AirVenture, and Federal agencies that regulate air transport had an important part to play at Oshkosh. In the FAA Aviation Safety Left: Capt. Stuart Milson (FedEx Express) is a Center, Capt. Mike Schilz (Delta), ALPA’s member of the Air Force Heritage Flight Team. FOQA team leader, spent much of the week Below left: Capt. Gerry Molidor (United), left, helping the agency promote a general flies with the Phillips 66 Aerostars. Seated aviation version of the Aviation Safety beside him is Capt. Dave Monroe (American). Information Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) Below: F/O Stacey Jackson (WestJet), right, an- network. The airline version of ASIAS has swers a question during the “ALPA Women Fly” been tremendously successful in reducing panel as F/O Lisa Avila (ExpressJet) listens in. risk by allowing carriers to share certain safety data. Countless other ALPA pilots represented the Association or pursued their own spe- cific aviation interests. Many of this year’s AirVenture activities provided Association members with chances to promote and ad- vance the piloting profession. Sometimes, it all comes down to being at the right place at the right time, and for ALPA, this year’s Oshkosh truly was an opportunity realized.

30 » Air Line Pilot September 2018 Photo: Getty Images MEMORIES FROM SEPT. 14, 2001 WHEN WE FLEW AGAIN “ air line pilot line air T Sept. 14,2001.” That was my welcome homeonFriday, truck, bullhorninhand,atGround Zero. President Bushwas standingonafire Manhattan—where atthatmoment about 200feet,staying between usand F-15 Eaglesstayed withusdown to could dowhat Isaw themdo.Thetwo maneuverable, butIdidn’tknow they alongside us.Iknew fighterjetswere directly overhead andthenwere right responded, ‘Ibelieve they’re F-15s.’ ler, ‘What’stheirtype?’Thecontroller 400 feetabove you.’ Iasked thecontrol- opposite direction,altitudeindicates traffic atyour 12o’clock,fourmiles controller said,‘Before you go,you have that farout. don’t clearyou foravisualapproach in thateven when Newark isquiet,they Runway Thiswas unusualenough 4R. ler clearedusforavisualapproachto miles fromNewark when thecontrol- get home.We musthave beenaround15 deadheading crewmembersto trying with afullairplaneofpassengersand By Kevin Cuddihy, Contributing Writer Contributing Cuddihy, Kevin By Thanks toallwhosharedtheirstories. ing 9/11,andmorepilotsubmissionscanbereadatwww.alpa.org/9-14. share additionalstoriesonitssocialmediachannelsinthedayssurround- and emotionsastheyflewthelinethosefirstdaysafter9/11.ALPAwill NEWARK, N.J. W “ “ The followingaccountsfromALPApilotsincludetheirthoughts,fears, Almost as an afterthought, the Almost asanafterthought,the Within seconds, two F-15sflew again, withairlinepilotstakingbacktotheskies. just afewdayslater,theU.S.aviationsystemwasupandrunning he 9/11terroristattacksforeverchangedtheU.S.airlineindustry.But chaos. We tookoffforNewark morning ofSeptember 14, itwas hen we gottotheairport feature article article feature ― CAPT. JIM DEVANEY DEVANEY JIM CAPT. MEMORIES FROM 2001 SEPT. 14, MEMORIES (UNITED) We mustneverforget. “ “ Flight 2280Milwaukee to N357SK, tain ontheDornier328Jet, flew onfromthereascap- back toMilwaukee. Ithen diverted hereonitsway operate aplanethathad flight casesothatwe could to GrandRapids withmy The chiefpilotdeadheaded ations inMilwaukee, Wisc. my flightcasewas atoper- Grand Rapids, Mich.,but tember 13.Iwas athomein ple. I was dumbfounded, sad, and angry allatthesametime.” ple. Iwas dumbfounded, sad,andangry had onallofus.Istillcouldn’t believe someonewould dothistoso many innocentpeo- Hudson River that bright,sunny day. Thetwo towers were stillbillowing smoke. never forgetthesightaswe turnedattheVerrazano–Narrows Bridgeandflew upthe to Cincinnati.‘Go!’hesaid.‘We’ll have aflightforyou when you getthere.’ could help.Theresponsewas emphatic. , WISC. CINCINNATI, OHIO W M “ “ “‘Can you get to anairport?Any airport?’theschedulerasked. Isaidthatcoulddrive I thoughtofthelives lost,thefamilies leftbehind,andtheprofoundeffectthatday The planewas nearly empty, butwe quickly tookoffboundforLaGuardia.Iwill and flying onSep- ally abletogetup y airlinewas actu- pilots were needed. Thoughnotscheduledtofly, Icalledscheduling toseeifI nearest available field,peoplehadmade theirway by land,andIsuspected hen flying resumedonSeptember 14,chaosreigned.Planeshadlandedatthe this unique ‘quietness’ that this unique‘quietness’that to measIcontemplated silences ofafuneral.Itfelt in thehushed,reverential that day forme.Quiet—as et sumsupthefeelingof silent. Ithinktheword qui- frequencies were almost 14; nowonder theradio started backonSeptember the restofindustry little airlineflying before et airwaves.’ Imagineour that reads,‘Some veryqui- that day hasanotation Washington Dulles. “ My from logbookentry ― September Pilot 2018Air Line time, maybe moreso.” rity seeninEurope atthe It remindedmeofthesecu- this tobethenew normal? comings andgoings.Was ing soldierswatching the with machine-gun-hold- presence everywhere, sight toseethemilitary night, itwas adifferent ton Dullesaftertheover- terms withanew reality. tocome I was trying CAPT. CATHY JACOB (DELTA) JACOB CATHY CAPT. “ Returning toWashing- ― CAPT. DANA METTLER METTLER DANA CAPT. (ENDEAVOR AIR

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ate Thursday night, United called e diverted into “When we left on Sep- in afterburners, with the “ and said I would be flying one of “ Garden City, Kan., tember 14, we were met by tower thanking us for the Lfirst flights out on Friday, Septem- W on 9/11 while flag-waving citizens lining air show takeoff. ber 14: San Francisco–Chicago–Newark. flying from Washington the road and airport. Gar- “The radios were eerily They asked if I was okay with that, and I Dulles to Los Angeles, and den City airport was small, quiet, with just two to replied, ‘Yup. I’m as ready as I’ll ever be.’ Garden City was incred- so when we left we had to three jets on the frequency “The radio was very quiet; air traffic ible. Their emergency work out the logistics with as we flew to Los Angeles. controllers all offered condolences and response was first rate, dispatch and the airport. When we arrived, we were wished us well—every last one of them. with the high school gym This required the removal met by the chief pilot staff I switched aircraft to the B-757-200 in made into an emergency of taxiway signs as well with American flags. For Chicago. Same type of flight: quiet. operations center with the as a pickup in front of us the worst event of my fly- “But when we arrived in Newark and Red Cross and phones and talking to us on the radio ing life, I got to witness the walked off the jetway, a group of employ- computers for passengers keeping us on the taxiway. great American spirit with ees had formed two lines and greeted to use. The mayor gave us We only had 30 or so our crew, the passengers, us with flowers, balloons, and hugs. the key to places like the passengers still flying with law enforcement, and all ‘Welcome Home.’ It was very emotional— country club and swim- us; so with a max blast the great people of Garden extremely high yet extremely low at the ming pool, and businesses takeoff and light load, that City.” same time. I thought, ‘I’m almost home, provided us free food. B-757 took off like an F-15 ―CAPT. SCOTT KINDER but a lot of my friends and coworkers are (UNITED) gone.’ I will never forget that. “After the greeting, I got on the em- ployee bus, picked up my car, and began BUFFALO, N.Y. my drive home. I looked to my right and where the Twin Towers had been stand- y story of flying on September 14 actually began on the evening of Thursday, ing, reflecting in gold, on my ride to work “ September 13. We launched from Buffalo to Newark that evening. I don’t remem- Monday night, I saw a big void with thick M ber saying anything special to the crew; we were pretty silent and on edge the smoke still billowing. whole flight. It was a pretty clear night as we were vectored to Runway 4R at Newark. “I turned on the radio and ‘It’s the End Off in the distance, you could see the lights of Ground Zero and smoke rising from the of the World as We Know It’ was playing. scene. ‘Time to pick up the pieces,’ I thought.” “I remember a deep and strong sense of anger about the terrorists and grief for the ―CAPT. VINCE GUALTIERI crews and their families. This was against everything we had ever been told or trained (UNITED) for in a hijacking situation. We focused on the task at hand and getting on the ground safely, yet we couldn’t stop from looking to the northeast toward the scene. It was also eerie with the radio so quiet, especially at Newark. Only the FedEx inbounds were airborne. You could sense a difference in the controllers as well. They were on edge yet HOUSTON, TEX. found comfort, I think, in their ability to once again do their job.” ―CAPT. JEFFREY HANSON (FEDEX EXPRESS) was a first officer on a Continental “ Express EMB 145. I was sad that day I but had no fear, because I knew we ATLANTA, GA. would catch the culprit and it would never happen again. I still remember that there flew the first flight of the day on Service agent, and—sitting in — was a line of smoke coming from north to “ September 14; we were one of the first the actor Adam West. Yes, the original Bat- south where the World Trade Center used I flights out of Atlanta following the man from television. I told my wife that to be. Life has certainly changed since that airspace shutdown. My wife was under- even if bad guys got past the armed federal day.” standably nervous and called me prior to agents, no way they would get by Batman. ―CAPT. AQIQ KHAN pushback. On board that day we had an How could a flight be any safer?” (EXPRESSJET) armed U.S. air marshal, an armed Secret ―F/O JOHN SCHRAMM (DELTA)

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