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AIR SAFETY AWARD Capt. Charles Hogeman  United

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First Flight Experience hen engineer and mathematician Otto prehensive, significant, and impactful regulatory Lilienthal, known as the flying man, advancement since the one level of safety initia- W took to the sky in a glider in 1891, it tive in the mid-1990s. would change the human experience. He was It’s clear that the action of Congress in 2010, able to exert some control of flight while cover- and the resulting FAA actions in 2013, have con- ing distances of up to 800 feet. His history of tributed enormously to our current level of safety. flying gliders over a number of years helped him The proof of its success is in the numbers. While gain tremendous experience understanding the more than 1,100 people lost their lives in passen- mechanics of flight. Lilienthal’s experiences and ger airline aircraft accidents in Part 121 opera- success in gliding inspired the world—including tions in the two decades before Congress passed Orville and Wilbur Wright—to believe that, with the current pilot qualification requirements, not an aircraft of the right design, humans could one person has died in a U.S. Part 121 passenger master flight. airline accident since. Even in these first days of avia- Despite these facts, special tion, the importance of experience The interests are attempting an end run was clear. “One can get a proper zero U.S. around the safety regulations to insight into the practice of flying “ lower workforce costs and line their only by actual flying experiments,” passenger own pockets. ALPA won’t stand for it. observed Lilienthal. “The manner in Airline passengers want and deserve which we have to meet the irregu- airline safe air transportation across the larities of the wind, when soaring in accident- United States, including in rural and the air, can only be learnt by being smaller communities. in the air itself.” fatality ALPA’s “Keep Our Skies Safe” cam- In the airline piloting profession, record since paign is in full force across Capitol Hill no substitute exists for experience. and appearing on social media across A pilot learns and gathers informa- the law the nation. In just a few weeks, nearly tion about both the weather and the 20,000 pilots as well as passengers aircraft with his or her senses. It’s was passed and cargo shippers have taken a sometimes referred to as “flying by speaks for stand for safety by joining ALPA’s Call the seat of your pants,” and it means to Action. learning how to use the physical itself. At this year’s Air Safety Forum (see experience of being at the controls pages 21–31), Rep. Louise Slaughter to help ensure safe and secure operations. It’s (D-N.Y.)” and Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) joined us learned over time, and there are no shortcuts. to underscore their support of the rules. Their ap- The invaluable nature of experience is why pearance at the forum came on the heels of their ALPA is fighting hard to defend against the at- joining a news conference held by ALPA and the tempts of profit-minded special-interest groups Colgan Flight 3407 families to focus attention on to roll back the training and experience require- the high-risk threat (see pages 8–9). ments for what it takes to become an airline pilot. The zero U.S. passenger airline accident-fatality The proven safety advancements in first officer record since the law was passed speaks for itself. qualification, training, and experience require- ALPA will not relent in our drive to block any ments have created a quantum leap in safety for effort to erode the law or the associated rules passengers, crews, and cargo. that have led to the safest time in history for U.S. The decision by Congress in 2010 to set limits airline passengers and cargo shippers. and direct the establishment of the new rules For many of us, our first flight experience is was significant and unprecedented legislative still vivid in our memory. Lilienthal’s first flight action—nothing like it had occurred in more than inspired a new way to travel that also changed two decades. The regulations that were developed how humans move goods and ideas. Experience dealt with minimum training and qualifications makes the difference. in a number of areas, such as flight in adverse weather and icing, stall recognition and avoidance, aircraft handling, crewmember mentoring, and an overhaul of the basic ATP requirements and type ratings. In sum, it was the most com- Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA President

August 2017 Air Line Pilot » 5 WeighingIn

AIR SAFETY FORUM: Safeguarding Our Industry for All

By Capt. Joe DePete, ALPA First Vice President

nce again, I’m proud to report that this The Air Safety Forum also gave us the opportu- year’s Air Safety Forum was an over- nity during our awards banquet to honor ALPA’s O whelming success, bringing together own. You’ll read more in-depth coverage in this from around the world representatives from our issue (see pages 21–31), but I’d be remiss not to Association’s Air Safety Organization, indus- acknowledge those who were awarded some of try luminaries, and government stakeholders, the Association’s top honors. It’s a privilege to including FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, recognize Transportation Safety Board of Canada Chair “Our North American Kathy Fox, Acting NTSB Chair Robert Sumwalt, » Capt. Charles Hogeman (United), the 2016 Air air transport system NAV CANADA President and CEO Neil Wilson, Safety Award honoree, U.S. House Reps. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.) and continues to boast an Chris Collins (R-N.Y.), and many others. I hope » F/O Preston Greene (FedEx Express), the 2016 that you were able to see your union’s leadership Aviation Security Award honoree, unparalleled safety on display in person or, if not, were able to watch record, and this is due the webcast. From any vantage point, it’s clear » Capt. Mike Wickboldt (Spirit), the Airport that the Air Line Pilots Association is a trailblazer Safety Liaison Award honoree, in no small part to in aviation safety and security. gatherings like ALPA’s This forum marked my third as the Air Safety » F/O Matt Clark (Delta), a Presidential Citation Organization’s national safety coordinator, and honoree, Air Safety Forum.” I continue to be privileged to engage with ALPA’s more than 400 pilot representatives who work » Capt. Scott Hammond (Delta), a Presidential tirelessly in the areas of safety, security, and Citation honoree, and pilot assistance. I’m honored to see firsthand the incredible contributions they make to our profes- » Capt. Tony Ristaino (Virgin America) and F/O sion and the direct resources they provide to John Grieff (Virgin America), the Superior ALPA members in the United States and Canada. Airmanship Award honorees. These dedicated and talented pilot volunteers contribute their expertise and experience to help These pilots have exemplified the Associa- keep our skies safe and secure and our passen- tion’s highest ideals in serving the profession gers and cargo moving efficiently. Their work and have demonstrated that, once again, well- is one of the many reasons why ALPA is held in trained and proficient pilots are paramount for such high esteem and why our expertise is sought ensuring the safe operation of our aircraft. by so many on both Capitol Hill and Parliament These ALPA members—and so many others— Hill and within the airline industry. are exactly what our Association is all about. ALPA members, along with airline industry Safety comes first to them, whether in the cock- attendees, seized the opportunity to learn about pit demonstrating their training and qualifica- and discuss the issues that our profession and tions that keep our skies safe or volunteering industry are facing during the Air Safety Forum’s their time and energy outside of the cockpit to panel discussions, working group and council enhance aviation safety and security. meetings, workshops, and refresher courses. Our North American air transport system We conversed about new methods to keep continues to boast an unparalleled safety re- pace with today’s ever-evolving aviation security cord, and this is due in no small part to gather- needs, discussed how to improve standard operat- ings like ALPA’s Air Safety Forum. Through ing procedures to focus more on human aspects, collaboration, we continue to seek out improve- and enlightened stakeholders about the disparity ments and guide government and industry in safety and security between airline passenger stakeholders with our expertise and passion, and all-cargo airline operations. We learned all to advance the cause of aviation safety and about upcoming developments in runway safety security for our passengers and cargo—now and and discussed how best to safeguard the aircraft in the future. of today from the threats of tomorrow. Keep flying safely.

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Making Our Safe Airspace System Even Safer By Teri Bristol, Chief Operating Officer, FAA Air As an example, in response to pilot concerns, the Traffic Organization FAA deployed runway status lights at 17 airports. We’re now adding them to three additional airports s chief operating officer of the FAA’s Air so that more airports can benefit from this impor- Traffic Organization (ATO), I was delighted tant safety-enhancing technology. A to speak at ALPA’s recent Air Safety Forum. We’ve also started a campaign that stresses the It was a very good opportunity to discuss the FAA’s need for controllers and pilots to collaborate on safety efforts with our nation’s airline pilots. weather reporting. We’ve said that controllers The collaboration that exists between the FAA should consistently share the weather information and ALPA has contributed to our outstanding they have with pilots. And pilots need to report “We look forward to safety record, and I look forward to continuing and weather issues to controllers by submitting PIREPs. building on our col- strengthening that record. With more than 14,000 controllers guiding more We run an incredibly complex and safe airspace than 43,000 flights every day across our national laboration with ALPA system. But as long as the risk of a safety problem airspace system, communication between air traffic exists, we have to be proactive. We have to identify controllers and pilots is of the utmost importance— in the months and potential hazards and correct them before a prob- and this includes face-to-face interaction in the years ahead because lem arises. cockpit through the Flight Deck Training Program. The FAA’s safety strategy can be summed up Roughly a third of our new-hire controllers have together we’re mak- in three words: collect, find, fix. We collect safety never sat on a jumpseat in an airline cockpit and ing our safe airspace data from many sources such as automated data- could benefit from this invaluable perspective. gathering tools and voluntary, confidential reports However, this stat is quickly changing as more air system even safer.” from air traffic controllers, airway technicians, and traffic controllers are participating in a redesigned pilots. We use the data to find potential hazards, and FAA Flight Deck Training Program. The program we look at causal factors or unsafe trends that could allows pilots and controllers to exchange informa- contribute to a safety problem. We then fix these tion during actual flight operations. Pilots can conditions through corrective actions so that we can help controllers understand more about flight mitigate the safety risk. crew workload; the demands they face during taxi, As part of this proactive approach, the FAA has takeoff, and landing; and the impact that changing many safety programs and campaigns. One that runways or arrivals has on flight operations. Pilots really illustrates our approach well is the ATO’s Top can also learn more about the procedures, mecha- 5 Hazards List. Each year, we maintain a list of the nisms, methodology, and phraseology that air traffic hazards that our data analysis tells us pose the most controllers use. pressing risks to the airspace system. On the FY17 We’re continuing to take proactive safety steps list, we’re tackling hazards involving close encoun- as we modernize the airspace system through ters between IFR and VFR aircraft, NOTAM issuance NextGen. We recently developed a performance- and cancellation, NOTAM prioritization and filter- based navigation time, speed, and spacing plan as a ing, runway flyovers, and aircraft landing on the new implementation method to deploy automation wrong runway or taxiway or at the wrong airport. tools in geographical operating areas. We’re laying After identifying these areas, we target them with the foundation for moving to time-based air traffic multiple corrective actions, which are measured operations. This will help us realize our longer-term and monitored to ensure that they’re mitigating NextGen vision of conducting trajectory-based the safety risk as intended. This proactive approach operation, which will bring continuous use of preci- works best when we involve our stakeholders to not sion approaches and safely increase predictability, only identify problems, but also share corrective efficiency, and flexibility into the national airspace solutions. For instance, ALPA works with us in many system while minimizing the impact of disruptions ways. It cochairs a national Runway Safety Council due to weather or system or facility outages. where we discuss safety issues like those on our Top These are just a few of the many efforts that the 5 Hazards List. ALPA is also a member of our Runway ATO is making to reduce safety risk. We look for- Safety Action Teams at airports throughout the ward to building on our collaboration with ALPA in country. When we have pilot involvement and exper- the months and years ahead because together we’re tise, we can make better decisions to enhance safety. making our safe airspace system even safer.

August 2017 Air Line Pilot » 7 advances in tracking technol- and other photos. Passengers Airline Industry News ogy. “All American airlines have who are cleared get a signal employed an element of track- from a screen above the camera, ing throughout their services telling them to board the that has had a really good effect airplane. > The Transportation Secu- on the mishandling rate, which DOMESTIC NEWS rity Administration (TSA) an- in the U.S. is much lower than Per USA Today, this fall AAAE Security SmartBrief nounced that it’s testing tech- the global average,” said Peter United Airlines plans to launch reported that President Trump’s nology to identify passengers Drummond of SITA, which pro- an 18-hour nonstop flight revised ban on travelers from enrolled in the TSA’s PreCheck vides IT services to the airline from Los Angeles, Calif., to six Muslim-majority countries program by their fingerprints industry. Singapore. If the Department went into effect on June 29, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta of Transportation approves the with court-ordered excep- International and Denver In- According to U.S. News & route, it will become the longest tions that limited its impact on ternational Airports—a system World Report, JetBlue and U.S. nonstop flight ever flown by a travelers with visas or current that could ultimately eliminate Customs and Border Protection U.S. airline. business or family connections paper boarding passes and IDs, have been testing the use of to the United States. moving travelers through secu- facial-recognition technol- CNN Money reported that rity checkpoints faster. ogy for passengers boarding at the recent Paris Air Show, The Department of Home- flights from Boston’s Logan Boeing received orders and land Security announced on The Dallas Morning News International Airport to Aruba. commitments for more than June 28 that passengers flying reported that during the past 10 Volunteers are photographed 571 new aircraft worth $74.8 to the United States from for- years, the percentage of mis- and their images are searched billion at list prices. Airbus eign airports will undergo more handled luggage on U.S. flights against a Customs and Border secured 346 new orders worth rigorous screening of their bag- dropped by 70 percent due to Protection database of passport $42.2 billion. gage and electronic devices, but they’ll be allowed to bring lap- tops and tablets onto airplanes ALPA Highlights Importance of qualified pilots willing to fly for in their carry-on bags. substandard wages, working condi- Pilot Training Requirements tions, and benefits. The Washington Post “It’s up to us to continue to reported that in early June remind those who have the power President Trump nominated to maintain the law why they David P. Pekoske, the former should reject any notion from Coast Guard vice commandant, special-interest groups that would to be the next administrator compromise the existing safety of the Transportation Security record,” said Canoll, noting that Administration. He now must ALPA has been diligently working be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. to ensure that any FAA reauthorization remains safety-focused. ALPA was also joined at the news conference by Reps. Chris Collins Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s president, participates in a news conference with Colgan (R-N.Y.), Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.), Flight 3407 family members, urging that pilot training requirements be upheld. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.), and Tom Reed (R-N.Y.), who reaffirmed the In late June, Capt. Tim Canoll, airline accidents since the legisla- original intent of Congress. ALPA’s president, took part in tion was enacted. Shortly after the press confer- a Capitol Hill news conference However, some industry rep- ence, both the House and Senate with family members of Colgan resentatives who supported the introduced and marked up FAA re- Air Flight 3407, emphasizing the legislation and resulting regula- authorization language. However, importance of the qualification, tions are now saying the regula- following the amendment process, training, and experience require- tions have created a pilot shortage ALPA is able to support only the ments for first-year airline pilots and are urging Congress to weaken House version. that were adopted in 2010 as part or roll back the rules during the During the committee markup, of the Airline Safety and FAA Ex- current FAA reauthorization. ALPA’s the House adopted several impor- David P. Pekoske, the former Coast tension Act. The reforms that were view, which is backed by several tant amendments that improved Guard vice commandant, has been nominated as the next administrator of the passed unanimously in Congress impartial studies, is that there’s its bill and upheld the first officer Transportation Security Administration. have led to a safety record with currently no shortage of qualified training, qualification, and experi- zero fatal U.S. Part 121 passenger airline pilots—just a shortage of ence requirements that were 8 » Air Line Pilot August 2017 qualification requirements. by reducing thesefirst officer grades thesafety of U.S. airspace reauthorization bill,however, de- adopted in2010. for by profit-motivated special amendment, which waspushed airline passenger accidents. The than 1,100peoplewere killedin qualification requirements, more Congress passed thecurrent pilot flying. schools, orwatchingvideosabout spent inunaccredited flight time, extra credit hours for time ing significantlymore simulator available toearnanATP—includ- the FAA toincrease theavenues John Thune(R-S.D.) would require said Canoll. more than30airlineaccidents,” make flyingsafer inthewake of in place by Congress in2010to and experience requirements put airline pilottraining, qualification, Committee thatwillweaken ment intheSenateCommerce ed withthepassage of anamend- “ALPA isextremely disappoint The Senate’s markupof theFAA “In thetwo decadesbefore The amendmentoffered by Sen. > INTERNATIONAL new rules totacklealleged mid-June theEUproposed of Justice. review by theU.S. Department of directors andbesubjectto approved by American’s board ited offer would needtobe spokesperson. Theunsolic governance,” saidacompany in management, operations, or company withnoinvolvement build apassive positioninthe fundamentals andintendsto believes inAmericanAirlines’ Airlines. “Qatar Airways $81 million—inAmerican buy a10percent stake—about announced thatitintendsto NEWS Reuters reported thatin In lateJune,QatarAirways - - that are attempting an end run that are attemptingan endrun is beingpromoted by companies lot jobopenings. Thisamendment pilots asthere are professional pi- newly certificated airtransport has more thantwice asmany across thenation,”Canoll stated. passengers andair cargo shippers interests, threatens thesafety of speaks atthepress conference. passed away onColgan AirFlight3407,  Ten-year-old SummerWest, whosefather “Currently, theUnitedStates Airbus hasforecast aneed World, incident isunderinvestigation. injuries were reported, andthe aircraft’s engine casings.No to agapingholeinoneofthe Australia’s Sydney Airportdue gency landingandreturned to for Shanghai madeanemer- Airlines FightMU736bound in earlyJuneChinaEastern subsidies. subsidies. receiving illegal government Emirates, Etihad,andQatar concerns about Gulfcarriers some European airlinesvoiced globally. Themove comes after European carriers cancompete foreign airlinestoensure that unfair competitive practices by According toAirTransport Per Toulouse, France-based The NewYorkTimes, solid foundation of training and enced, andqualified pilot. Witha is awell-trained, highlyexperi- feature of anyairlineoperation The mostimportantsafety Qualifications Maintain First Officer Urge Congress to KEEP SAFETYAPRIORITY: linepilotsassociation. visit To view photosfrom theevent, d5TT2mPWGk&feature=youtu.be. go to prove thisbill,”Canoll observed. Senate andstakeholders toim- we canwork withmembers of the We hopeinthecoming weeks that passengers andcargo shippers. est timeinhistoryfor U.S. airline the rulesthathave ledtothesaf drive toblockanyeffort toerode safety. ALPA willnotletuponour ment would dotojeopardize consider whattheThuneamend- their own pockets. lower workforce costs andline around thesafety regulations to To watchthepress conference, traveling“The publicshould www.flickr.com/photos/air- reservations-only basis. 120,000 visitors ayear ona and theairport.Itdraws about information onvariousaircraft exhibition areas andprovides guided tours of ahangarand at HanedaAirport,offers free Bureau. 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Extension Act in2010,whichsig- of theAirlineSafety andFAA that ultimatelyledtoenactment ing andqualificationdeficiencies 2009 identifiednumerous train - accidents between 2004and evolve. Several regional airline that aviation safety continues to air transport systemandensuring maintaining thesafety of theU.S. experience, pilotsare criticalto Tell Congress tomaintainthe Some industryrepresenta- U.S. Aviation Workers Decision Could Undermine \ (NAUK) to fly to and from the (NAUK) toflyandfrom the sion toallow Norwegian AirUK (DOT) recent tentative deci- Department of Transportation’s ALPA isdisappointedby the just onesecond. app. Thescanningprocess takes uploaded totheairline’s mobile ID photosandheadshotspre- their faces verified againsttheir elers have real-time images of checking inandboarding, trav - South ChinaMorningPost. When using boarding passes, reported their faces scannedinsteadof gers atJiangyingAirporthave Front \ DOT’s Norwegian UK Lines

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United States under the U.S.–EU Last month, the U.S. House of ALPA Responds to Brit- tions require that an analysis \\ Air Transport Agreement without Representatives Transportation ish Airways Use of Qatar be conducted to determine if requiring information about how and Infrastructure Committee Airways Aircraft/Crews the leasing of foreign aircraft the airline’s crews will be em- adopted language in the 21st “The lease of aircraft and crews is by a U.S. airline would give an ployed or how its business model Century Aviation Innovation, being used by British Airways to advantage to a party in a labor will affect U.S. jobs. Reform, and Reauthorization Act undermine the lawful collective dispute,” ALPA noted. “While the administration has (H.R. 2997) that would clarify ex- activity of a group of British Air- “ALPA opposes the use in the made tough statements in sup- isting law by identifying the flag- ways flight attendants who are U.S. market of any non-EU leased port of safeguarding U.S. workers of-convenience business model seeking to improve their wages aircraft by an EU airline in order from unfair foreign competition, as a potentially disqualifying and working conditions,” ALPA to undermine legal collective this decision demonstrates the condition for an airline seeking commented in July. “This lease is bargaining. We urge the EU and need for legislation that requires a U.S. foreign air carrier permit. completely inconsistent with the the United Kingdom to harmo- the DOT to conduct a close re- The measure would promote notion that government action nize upward their leasing rules view of foreign airlines that may and strengthen U.S. jobs while should not benefit one party to and require an analysis similar to be using a flag-of-convenience upholding the letter and spirit of a labor dispute. Moreover, these that made by the United States.” business model to undermine the U.S. Open Skies agreement non-EU aircraft and crew are labor standards,” said Capt. Tim with the EU. being used in the intra-Europe ALPA Comments on \\ Canoll, ALPA’s president. “Lawmakers in the U.S. House marketplace, even though their Worldwide Enhanced While the employment model have taken clear action to employment contracts are gov- Security Screening of NAUK, a UK airline, is not clear, support U.S. workers by block- erned by Qatar law. “The announcement by Depart- its Irish sister airline, Norwegian ing foreign airlines that use “Neither the European Com- ment of Homeland Security Air International, has employed unfair business practices from mission nor the UK government [DHS] Secretary John Kelly about pilots and flight attendants under benefiting from the U.S.–EU Air has made any meaningful assess- a phased, proactive plan to Asian contracts. The DOT declined Transport Agreement,” Canoll ment of the effect of this lease improve aviation security is a ALPA’s request to require NAUK to said. “ALPA will continue to on the terms and conditions of positive step forward. ALPA has provide information on the terms stand up for fair competition for employment of British Airways been working with the DHS, of employment that would apply U.S. workers and to work with flight attendants. If a U.S. airline the Transportation Security to the crewmembers who will Congress to pass legislation to attempted to do the same, it Administration, the FAA, and work on board its aircraft. protect American jobs.” would be denied, as U.S. regula- industry partners on addressing TakingOff

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been privi- It’s all about seizing every opportunity to Direct Democracy leged to be a part of putting action into words advocate for the profession. As this issue goes Putting words into action is a through direct democracy. Hundreds of ALPA to press, we’ve just concluded our 63rd ALPA principle I’ve lived by my members visited Capitol Hill during ALPA’s Safety Forum, highlighting the work of our ALPA entire life, and I’ve been annual Legislative Summit to urge their members that’s supported and coordinated by fortunate enough to be Members of Congress not to roll back safety by the union’s professional staff (see page 21). surrounded by professionals supporting the pilot training and qualification We took a public venue and used it as another who do the same. In both regulations that were enacted in 2010. Armed opportunity for direct democracy—to engage aviation and space, we’ve with the facts and trained by our Government with lawmakers and safety regulators to ensure accomplished what was Affairs staff, ALPA members practiced direct de- that the hard-earned safety measures that exist once thought to be impossible. Visionaries mocracy as advocates for their profession. And today continue into the future. fueled by an unrelenting effort and an there isn’t a more effective advocate than an I’ve seen the effect that engagement has on unyielding passion allowed the value of informed pilot in uniform explaining why safety constituents and those elected to serve—both potential risks to outweigh an understandable should never be taken for granted. are inspired by each other’s ability to turn fear of the unknown. In Canada, our pilot leaders and staff have words into action. ALPA staff continues to find We owe our livelihoods to these courageous been mobilizing ALPA’s Canadian members those opportunities so that our members’ pioneers who bravely came before us. Today, to ensure their government understands the voices are heard above the noise. The spirit flying in airplanes is so commonplace it’s easy line-pilot perspective. In just one example from of direct democracy hasn’t diminished. Our to forget how we got here. But ALPA pilot repre- earlier this year, ALPA joined the Canadian La- countries were built on it. And our Association sentatives and staff won’t let that happen. Our bour Congress to lobby for the implementation requires it. motto “Schedule with Safety” reigns supreme. of science-based fatigue rules and to voice its And when others forget, we do not. And when opposition to image recorders on flight decks. Lori Garver, General Manager reminders are needed, we send a loud message. Direct democracy can take on many forms. [email protected]

10 » Air Line Pilot August 2017 credible security threats and not president, represented the reconsider planned capacity im- STRATEGIES & IDEAS FOR THE CHARLES SCHWAB COMMUNITY | SUMMER 2017 inadvertently introducing other safety interests and concerns provements until aircraft naviga- flight safety risks,” commented of ALPA members in late June tion systems are upgraded with the Association in late June. at a meeting of the NextGen the ability to generate vertical “Prohibiting electronic devices Advisory Committee. While guidance to the runway. Capac-

CYBERSECURITY from checked baggage, as well supporting NextGen advance- ity and efficiency experts want PAGE 5 UP YOUR as carry-on baggage, on flights ments that improve airspace to reduce reliance on instru- MERGING FAMILIES— GAME AND to the United States that do not system performance, he cited a ment landing systems (ILS) for FINANCES PAGE 11 meet proper security standards lack of equipage for advanced electronic guidance and instead INDEX FUNDS: HOW MUCH DO YOU REALLY KNOW? 6 TIPS FOR OVERCOMING addresses the concerns ALPA ex- RNAV procedures as a near-term rely on RNAV-based approaches. PAGE 30 INVESTMENT INDECISION PAGE 26 pressed regarding the increased concern. However, many ALPA members storage of lithium batteries in the Canoll encouraged the FAA fly aircraft that don’t have the cargo compartments of airplanes. and industry to rethink nation- equipment needed to reduce use To read the latest issue of ALPA commends the DHS for wide changes that would re- of ILS for stabilized approaches. On Investing from Charles taking these concerns under duce pilots’ access to electronic Schwab, go to www.schwab. consideration as it takes the vertical guidance on parallel ALPA Responds to com/oninvesting. It’s an \\ additional measures necessary to runway operations. He high- Qatar’s Bid to Acquire added benefit for members ensure the safety and security of lighted the fact that for nearly Part of American Airlines, through ALPA’s partnership the traveling public.” 20 years, safety advocates have Remarks About U.S. Flight with Charles Schwab & Co., called for vertical guidance Attendants Inc. as the Association’s Canoll Focuses on Safety to the runway, which enables “ALPA strongly opposes the at- preferred financial services \\ At NextGen Meeting stabilized approaches. tempt by Qatar Airways, led by provider. Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s Canoll urged the industry to CEO Akbar Al Baker, to purchase

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a stake in American Airlines. ALPA Leaders Take Part in \\ This action is the latest attempt RTCA Symposium by the government-owned and Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s president, subsidized airline to distort the and Capt. Joe DePete, ALPA’s first market and create an unlevel vice president and national safety playing field that puts U.S. car- coordinator, were featured panel- riers at a distinct disadvantage,” ists at the RTCA Global Aviation the Association recently com- Symposium in June. mented regarding Qatar’s plans Canoll participated on a panel to purchase a 10 percent share in with other members of the Drone American. Advisory Committee (DAC), high- “The Middle East carriers— lighting the important work the with the full financial backing of committee is currently undertak- their governments—have proven ing. “By adopting a safety-first time and time again that they will  From left, Brendan Schulman, vice president of policy and legal affairs for DJI mindset and learning important stop at nothing in their campaign Technology LLC; Trish Gilbert, executive vice president of the National Air Traffic lessons from decades of experi- Controllers Association; and Capt. Tim Canoll, president of ALPA, participate in the to undermine fair trade and RTCA Global Aviation Symposium. ence from manned aviation threaten American jobs. Now Qa- safety enhancements, the DAC is tar Airways is blatantly trying to making good progress in the safe buy its way into the U.S. market field. ALPA calls on U.S. Secretary and he owes U.S. airline workers integration of unmanned aircraft after years of violating the fair of State Rex Tillerson to raise an apology. systems,” he said. and equal opportunity to com- these issues in his meetings with “If Mr. Al Baker’s airline On a panel discussing the pete provision of the U.S.–Qatar the Qatar government.” actually competed in the open emerging issues relating to Open Skies agreement. In response to comments market, his customers would cybersecurity on aircraft, DePete “The reach of Qatar’s most re- by Al Baker that exposed the express their outrage over said, “Airline pilots have as their cent government handout would airline’s sexist hiring practices, these comments by refusing to primary responsibility—and extend throughout the entire ALPA commented, “The head of purchase tickets on his airline. are the final authority of—their American Airlines network and Qatar Airways sunk to a new low However, since the company is flight’s safety and security, must be stopped,” said ALPA. recently when he disparaged wholly subsidized by the govern- including as it relates to cyber- “It’s time for the Trump hardworking U.S. crewmembers ment of Qatar, there will likely be attacks on their flight. Accord- administration to enforce our and airlines that represent $1.5 no economic ramifications for his ingly, pilots should be considered free-trade Open Skies agree- trillion in economic activ- insults. The fact is that the only a fundamental resource when ments and ensure that American ity. Akbar Al Baker’s sexist and reason he even has an airline to developing comprehensive strat- workers—10 million whose jobs degrading remarks are an affront operate is because his govern- egies on how to mitigate inflight are at risk—have a level playing to our core values as a country, ment props it up,” noted ALPA. cyber events.” DePete noted that

Education Committee Update ALPA Connects with future careers. School Counselors Located on the corner of “Aviation Row” ALPA’s Education Committee volunteers in the exhibit hall, ALPA joined airlines, connected with more than 400 school flight programs, and industry in promoting counselors at the American School Coun- aviation careers. F/O Mark Haley (United), selor Association’s annual conference as the Education Committee chairman, and part of ALPA’s ongoing strategic initiative F/O Sara Wilson (Alaska), a member of the to inspire, educate, and mentor the next committee, engaged counselors in discus- generation of pilots. The conference, held sions on pathways for becoming airline  F/Os Mark Haley (United) and Sara Wilson (Alaska) speak with school counselors about ALPA and the July 8–11 in Denver, Colo., drew school pilots as well as activities students could airline piloting profession. counselors from across the United States do now through ALPA’s new Cleared to for educational and professional develop- Dream website, clearedtodream.org. ment sessions. These counselors play a Working under ALPA’s Professional future generations of pilots to join the critical role in students’ lives by employing Development Group, the Education Com- ranks of ALPA members. For more informa- comprehensive programs that promote mittee promotes the piloting profession, tion or to get involved, contact Education@ achievement at school and in the students’ mentors aspiring aviators, and prepares alpa.org.

12 » Air Line Pilot August 2017 “ALPA recommends that the tools percent cast ballots in favor of significantly increases each ALPA needed for the mitigation of real- the agreement. “We’re pleased pilot’s annual earnings. The time events should be readily with the results,” said Capt. agreement also contains much- Negotiations available to pilots on the flight Andy Hughes, the pilots’ Master needed improvements to pilot Update deck, and cyberattack warning Executive Council (MEC) chair- scheduling, including reserve The following is a summary systems should be researched man. “This agreement delivers pilots, and selection of hotels, of the status of ALPA contract and developed for use by the improvements in pay, vacation, along with numerous other negotiations by airline as of flight crew on all airline aircraft.” and retirement, placing us in line improvements. In addition, the July 21: with the rest of our peers and agreement includes a process to Air Transport International— Mesa Pilots Ratify New that’s what pattern bargaining is begin negotiations six months \\ A Section 6 notice was Collective Bargaining all about.” before the contract amendable received on Dec. 5, 2014. An Agreement The amended contract date, the assistance of a private application for mediation was filed on July 21, 2017, and In mid-July, Mesa Airlines pilots provides all pilots with across- mediator before relying on the meetings will be scheduled. ratified a new four-year agree- the-board pay increases, higher services provided by the National Air Wisconsin—A Section ment with management. Of pay for deadheading, and the Mediation Board (NMB), and 1 6 notice was filed on Oct. the 761 pilots who voted, 58 elimination of “base pay,” which percent annual pay increases 1, 2010. Air Wisconsin filed for mediation on June 17, 2013. Pilots and management reached a tentative agreement on Aug. 4, 2015. The ernment officials and parliamen- senger and all-cargo carriers. pilots rejected the tentative Canada tarians, ALPA will continue to Capt. Murray Munro (Jazz agreement on Oct. 7, 2015. advocate our members’ interests Aviation), ALPA’s Canadian Pilot Mediation continues. ALPA APPLAUDS REPEAL OF on Parliament Hill.” Assistance chairman, discussed Frontier—A Section 6 notice ANTI-UNION LEGISLATION ALPA’s successful peer-to-peer was filed on Dec. 3, 2015. An “ALPA has worked with the ALPA PARTNERS IN CANADIAN program, noting the Associa- application for mediation was filed on Sept. 22, 2016. Media- Canadian government and other PILOT FITNESS WORKSHOP tion’s decades of experience tion continues. labour unions across Canada to More than 200 aviation regula- in conducting effective pilot fulfill Prime Minister Trudeau’s tors and stakeholders partici- assistance programs as part of Air Georgian—A notice to bargain was sent on Feb. 22, commitment to protecting the pated in Transport Canada’s its commitment to advancing 2017. Negotiations to be fundamental democratic rights first-ever “Fit to Fly” workshop, safety. ALPA’s Pilot Assistance scheduled. of Canadian workers,” said Capt. a two-day event held in early programs have set the standard Jazz Aviation—A notice to Tim Canoll, ALPA’s president, in June in Gatineau, Que. Capt. for the airline industry. bargain was filed on March 28, mid-June regarding the passage Joe DePete, ALPA’s first vice “We’re grateful for Trans- 2016. Negotiations are under of Bill C-4, legislation that will president and national safety port Canada’s commitment to way. repeal several anti-union mea- coordinator, and Capt. Dan advance aviation safety through JetBlue—A Section 6 notice sures enacted by the previous Adamus (Jazz Aviation), ALPA wide-ranging and innovative was filed on March 2, 2015. government. Canada president, joined other methods. ALPA’s Pilot Assistance Negotiations continue. Bill C-4 will amend the Cana- pilot leaders and staff at the program is a robust and success- Spirit—A Section 6 notice was da Labour Code, and repeal two workshop to talk about the im- ful asset for our Canadian pilots, filed on April 28, 2015. Media- tion continues. previous pieces of legislation, portance of effective employee- and we welcome the opportuni- Bills C-377 and C-525, which assistance programs and their ty to highlight its effectiveness,” Virgin America—A notice to bargain was filed on Jan. sought to impose intrusive and role in advancing safety for pas- said Adamus. 11, 2016. Negotiations were burdensome financial reporting suspended due to the merger requirements on labour unions with Alaska Airlines. The pilots and which set up additional bar- and management will enter ar- riers to employees who want to bitration at the end of August. form a union. “We’re pleased that the government recognized the importance of restoring balance and upheld Prime Minister Trudeau’s pledge to fight back attempts to adversely affect unions across the nation,” said Capt. Dan Ada- mus (Jazz Aviation), ALPA Canada president. “Through continued Capt. Murray Munro (Jazz Aviation), at the podium, addresses attendees of Transport collaborative efforts with gov- Canada’s “Fit to Fly” workshop in Quebec.

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starting shortly before the properly implementing, manag- continues to insist that Alaska/ PSA MEC Votes “No \\ amendable date and continuing ing, and adhering to this new Virgin America pilots should Confidence” in Company through June 2023 or reaching a agreement,” added Hughes. work for less than their industry President new agreement. Mesa Airlines operates as peers,” said Capt. Chris Notaro, In mid-June, the PSA pilots’ “I want to congratulate the American Eagle from hubs in the Alaska Master Executive Master Executive Council (MEC) Mesa bargaining team and the Phoenix, Ariz., and Dallas/Fort Council (MEC) chairman, and unanimously voted “no confi- pilot group’s leadership for Worth. Tex., and as United Express Capt. Joe Youngerman, the Vir- dence” in the airline’s president, achieving much-needed im- from Washington Dulles, Va., and gin America MEC chairman. Dion Flannery, citing numerous provements in the cornerstone Houston, Tex. Mesa pilots operate A joint pilot contract is the concerns, including areas of their contract,” said 134 aircraft, with more than 600 first step in the process of continuous contract viola- Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s presi- daily system departures to 124 combining the two pilot groups tions by PSA’s Scheduling and dent. “Under their leadership, cities, 38 states, the District of as Alaska management works to Payroll Departments, this group emerged from medi- Columbia, Canada, Mexico, and merge the two airlines. The next ated negotiations with the pay the Bahamas. The airline will add steps in the pilot-integration delays and unwarranted increases our pilots demanded 10 additional Embraer 175s to its process cannot begin until a denials of Family and Medical and have long deserved.” fleet later this year. joint contract is in place. Leave Act requests, The ratification of this agreement represents more than six Alaska/Virgin America Trans States Pilots Ratify routine denials of health insur- \\ \\ years of direct contract negotia- Pilots, Management Fail to Letter of Agreement ance claims by the airline’s tions with the company, includ- Reach Agreement In late June, Trans States pilots health insurers, ing three months at the bargain- Alaska Airlines and Virgin Ameri- ratified a Preferential Bidding ing table with the assistance of ca pilots announced in early July System (PBS) Letter of Agree- continued obstruction of the the NMB. that mediated negotiations for ment. Seventy-seven percent of grievance process, and “The results are a testament a joint contract have concluded, eligible pilots participated in the to the strength of collaborative noting that management refuses vote, with 92 percent voting in increased management negotiations, as opposed to prior to agree to compensate the pilots favor of the agreement. turnover. efforts where the atmosphere at in line with their industry peers “I want to personally thank the table was markedly differ- and refuses to adopt contractual the entire Master Executive “The pilots are fed up with ent,” said Hughes. “This new industry-standard job-security Council [MEC], the Negotiating empty promises from PSA’s contract furthers our mutual goal language. As a result, contract Committee members, and the president as he claims a willing- of providing the highest level of negotiations will be resolved in PBS Working Group [PWG] for ness to work with our union yet service to our mainline partners arbitration hearings beginning their continued hard work in repeatedly permits violations and our customers. the end of August. achieving this beneficial agree- of our contract and refuses to “We call on Mesa’s senior “We’re deeply disappointed ment,” said Capt. Neil Butler, the engage in meaningful resolu- management team to con- in management’s failure to ne- pilots’ MEC chairman. “Notably, I tion of our disputes,” said Capt. tinue working with us as it did in gotiate a market-rate agreement want to thank Capt. Zach Barnes, Travis Ricks, the PSA pilots’ MEC concluding this negotiation by for our pilots. Management the former MEC chairman; chairman. “We want to work with Capt. Mark Zust, the Grievance our management team through Committee chairman; and PWG an expedited process to resolve InMemoriam members Capts. Daymon Robert- these problems, but the lack of son, Sean Stickney, and Tim Reed commitment and follow-through “To fly west, my friend, is a flight we all must take for a final check.” for their invaluable contributions makes us question senior man- AUTHOR UNKNOWN to this process. Finally, I want agement’s veracity.” 2016 Capt. J.R. Hastreiter Delta May to thank all of the professional Labor relations were on a F/O Charles W. Glaser TWA September Capt. Richard E. Looney Delta May Capt. Theodore J. Sobota United October Capt. Craig A. MacArthur FedEx Express May pilots of Trans States Airlines positive trajectory but went off Capt. W.K. Dustin Delta November Capt. David C. Mackie United May for their hard work and dedica- course with the abrupt res- Capt. Paul A. Majer Alaska May 2017 Capt. Don H. McClure Eastern May tion every day that made these ignations of PSA’s director of Capt. Richard C. Bogatko TWA January Capt. A.R. Rislove Eastern May results possible.” operations and vice president of Capt. Francis J. Kolb, Jr. TWA February Capt. C.E. Roach Eastern May Improvements include a 4.25 operations. Pilots believe these Capt. Brian J. Halye Spirit March Capt. Charles P. Royes Delta May Capt. C.A. McKinnon United March Capt. J.L. Shannon Delta May minimum day with no carveouts; resignations are representative Capt. R.C. Woodson Frontier April Capt. William J. Winkler United May a collaboration on all pairing con- of the low morale that extends Capt. Jon R. Agne Delta May Capt. V.H. Young Eastern May structions and PBS runs between to all employees. “It’s our belief Capt. Robert L. Dufresne FedEx Express May Capt. Clifford P. Fitzgerald Delta June Capt. Alan J. Fink United May Capt. Clifford B. Eastern June the PWG and the company; junior that many of the problems are Capt. E.R. Ganoung Delta May Schoonmaker assignments pay equaling 175 a direct result of Mr. Flannery’s Capt. Louis F. Gorczyca TWA May Capt. A.D. Wardle America West June percent and holiday pay equaling style, which will not allow the Compiled from information provided by ALPA’s Membership Administration Department. 150 percent; and a 3.5 vacation airline to properly perform and credit, among other gains. grow,” said Ricks. “Mr. Flannery

14 » Air Line Pilot August 2017 Air Safety Organization Pilots and ALPA staff attend the 53rd regular Jazz Aviation Master Executive Update Council meeting in Montreal, Que. ASO Safety Chairman Presents ALPA Views at European Conference their respective pilot groups’ Capt. Steve Jangelis (Delta), journeys to becoming members ALPA’s Air Safety Organization of the Association. Capt. Dan (ASO) Aviation Safety chairman, Adamus (Jazz Aviation), president provided ALPA’s perspective of ALPA Canada, discussed the on Aviation Safety Information flight-time/duty-time initiative in Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) at Canada, and F/O Richard Swindell the European Aviation Safety (United), ALPA’s Professional Agency’s 5th annual Flight Development Group chairman, Data Monitoring Conference in has clearly lost sight of what is committees, numerous guests spoke about ensuring the future Cologne, Germany, in mid-June. important—the morale and well- gave presentations throughout of the profession through educa- The 140 conference participants being of the employees who the three-day meeting, includ- tion. Capt. Chuck Dyer (FedEx included government regulators, make the operation successful ing representatives from the Express), his pilot group’s MEC airlines, and manufacturers. day in and day out.” company and ALPA national, as chairman, gave a presentation Participating on a panel with well as staff from ALPA’s Repre- on status representation versus U.S. airline leaders and manu- Jazz MEC Convenes, Wel- sentation, Economic & Financial seniority block representation. facturers, Jangelis stressed the \\ comes New Canadian ALPA Analysis, and Communications The MEC also reviewed its importance of cooperation Pilot Groups Departments. strategic plan, and the Commu- among regulators, manufac- The Jazz Aviation Master The MEC welcomed the in- nications Committee presented turers, airlines, and ALPA to Executive Council (MEC) met in terim WestJet MEC officers, who a new MEC branding package, maximize the effectiveness of Montreal, Que., in June for its attended the full meeting, and which includes a new logo, ASIAS. Through ASIAS, the airline 53rd regular meeting. In addi- Capt. Justin Wells, the Air Geor- graphics, promotional items, and industry holistically looks at tion to reports from the MEC gian MEC chairman, who shared website. safety data to continue to further reduce the historically low accident rate in North America. Jangelis also emphasized the im- The Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) is a proven, peer-based portance of data confidentiality alcohol/substance abuse assistance program for airline pilots. ALPA HIMS is and the need to maintain trust part of the Association’s Air Safety Organization Pilot Assistance Group. among all participants to ensure the success of the program.

ALPA Hosts MMEL Industry SPOT THE SIGNS Group ALPA recently hosted the 106th meeting of the Master Minimum  Irregular work attendance. Equipment List (MMEL) Indus-  Declining work performance. try Group at the Association’s Conference Center in Herndon,  Changes in personal appearance. Va. The group, initially formed in 1991 to assist the FAA with  Mood swings. developing MMEL policy and  Unusual behavioral patterns. revisions, consists of airline operators, manufacturers, and labor  Withdrawal from normal organizations. responsibilities. ALPA’s Air Safety Organiza- tion representatives from the  Relationship and family strife. Aircraft Design & Operations Group, along with Engineering The above is not a comprehensive list. Please visit www.HIMSprogram.com & Air Safety Department staff, for assistance and to learn more. Click the Get Help Now tab, followed by the actively participate in the group Pilot Referral Info link. to provide ALPA’s perspective on MMEL policies.

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16 » Air Line Pilot August 2017 » Industry Stats Global Freight Traffic Percentage Percentage of industry growth in FTKs Air Freight Industry Region FTKs in 2016 (year to date) In recent months, improvements in global international freight volumes flown by Africa 1.6% 24.8% economic conditions and a stronger trade European airlines. FTKs grew by 13.4 percent Asia-Pacific 37.4% 9.9% backdrop, particularly in emerging econo- year to date, aided by strong demand from Europe 23.5% 13.4% mies, have led to an increase in global air key markets between Europe and Asia and freight volume. In addition, the continued between Europe and North America. While Latin America 2.8% -1.4% upward trend in consumer confidence that the weaker euro has benefited trade out of Middle East 13.9% 8.4% began in early 2016 is helping to sup- Europe, the strength of the U.S. dollar has North America 20.7% 8.8% port demand for goods transported by air. benefited trade into the United States, where Industry global air freight volume, measured FTKs grew 13.1 percent. Industry 10.2% by freight ton kilometers (FTKs), grew by 10.2 In Asia-Pacific, FTKs grew by 10.9 percent SOURCE: IATA Air Freight Market Analysis and ALPA Economic & percent year to date as of May 2017. This year to date. Asia-Pacific represents the Financial Analysis Department analysis recent growth in global air freight volume is biggest region in terms of international significantly higher than the five-year aver- FTKs flown. On a route basis, FTK growth from Europe have grown by 19 percent thus age growth rate of 3.8 percent. The air freight on the international segments within Asia far this year, while FTKs to and from Asia industry is experiencing the strongest start and between Europe and Asia has been the have grown by just more than 1 percent. to a year since the recovery of the global strongest thus far this year. The remainder of 2017 should continue financial crisis began in 2010. For Middle Eastern carriers, FTKs have to see robust growth in global air freight On an international basis, global FTKs grew grown by 8.5 percent year to date. However, volumes as global economic conditions by 11.4 percent year to date. Additionally, all performance in the Middle East markets has and trade environments are expected to regions have experienced growth thus far in deviated in recent months. Routes to and strengthen. 2017, with the exception of Latin America. Growth in air freight volume for Latin Ameri- Total International Freight Traﬃc Growth by Region ca continues to be hampered by the difficult economic and political operating environ- (Percentage year to date May 2017) ment in that region. Although international FTKs in Latin America rose by 5.7 percent in 25.8% 25% May, FTKs remain 12 percent lower than the peak reached in 2014. 20% Although Africa represents a small propor- 15% 13.1% 13.4% 10.9% 11.4% tion of global air cargo, international freight 10% 8.5% volumes flown by African airlines grew by 5% 25.8 percent year to date. So far this year, -2.4% international FTK growth between Africa and 0%

Asia has increased more than FTK growth Latin AmericaMiddle East Asia-Paci c North AmericaEuropeAfrica Industry between any other regions. The weakness in the euro has benefited SOURCE: IATA Air Freight Market Analysis and ALPA Economic & Financial Analysis Department analysis

MARKETWATCH AIRLINES PARENT COMPANY STOCK SYMBOL 6/30/2016 6/30/2017 % CHG. United United Continental Holdings, Inc. NYSE:UAL $41.04 $75.25 83.36% Envoy Air, Piedmont, PSA American Airlines Group NASDAQ: AAL $28.31 $50.32 77.75% Air Transport International Air Transport Services Group, Inc. NASDAQ: ATSG $12.96 $21.78 68.06% Alaska, Virgin America Alaska Air Group, Inc. NYSE:ALK $58.29 $89.76 53.99% Delta, Endeavor Air Delta Air Lines NYSE: DAL $36.43 $53.74 47.52% FedEx Express FedEx Corporation1 NYSE: FDX $151.78 $217.35 43.20% JetBlue JetBlue Airways Corporation NASDAQ: JBLU $16.56 $22.83 37.86% Atlantic Southeast, ExpressJet SkyWest, Inc. NASDAQ: SKYW $26.46 $35.10 32.65% Jazz Aviation Chorus Aviation2 TSX: CHR.B $6.00 $7.61 26.83% Hawaiian Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. NASDAQ: HA $37.96 $46.95 23.68% Spirit Spirit Airlines, Inc. NASDAQ: SAVE $44.87 $51.65 15.11% WestJet WestJet Airlines Ltd. TSX: WJA $21.08 $23.15 9.82% Bearskin, Calm Air Exchange Income Corporation3 TSX: EIF $31.22 $33.06 5.89% Air Transat Transat A.T. TSX: TRZ.B $6.74 $5.90 -12.46%

1 FedEx Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on June 12, 2017. 2 Chorus Aviation, Inc. announced a monthly dividend of $0.04 per Class A and Class B shares for June on June 21, 2017. 3 Exchange Income Corporation declared eligible dividends totaling $0.175 per share for the month of June on June 16, 2017.

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M » In Washington, D.C. Pilot-Partisan Agenda Working to Advance a zation process.) update ontheFAA reauthori- “Preflight,” pages8–9,foran any new FAA legislation. (See tion trainingstandardsin uphold firstofficerqualifica- 30, 2017,andtheneedto tion, which expiresonSept. upcoming FAA reauthoriza- among othertopics,the representatives todiscuss, by state,met withtheirelected ALPA pilotgroups,organized agenda. Volunteers from18 safer skies,pilot-partisan advancing theAssociation’s Members ofCongressabout Hill onJune 14totalkwith Staff Writer Staff Senior Perkinson, John By Air Line Pilot Article Feature August 2017 August Air Line Pilot Having spentseveral days mobilized onCapitol pilots inuniform ore than150ALPA legislative strategy toaggres- as partoftheAssociation’s ings withtheirpublicofficials also schedulefollow-up meet- safety mandateintact. consistent “ask”tokeep that of eachvisitmadeaclearand is soimportant,andaspart qualifications mandateintact with itsfirstofficertraining reauthorization legislation ing why enactingnew FAA and anecdotes,explain- They shared personalstories munities inwhich they reside. noting theindividual com- themselves asconstituents, to engage.They introduced pilots were poised andready Congress andtheirstaff,these interacting withMembers of briefings andtrainingon Summit, which included attending ALPA’s Legislative » LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT These pilotvolunteers will and cargo. system forpassengers,pilots, most secureairtransportation and attainingthesafest the futureofprofession, members’ careers,securing goals ofadvancing ALPA support theunion’sstrategic partisan agenda—which helps sively promoteALPA’s pilot- of 2010[PL111–216], which Administration ExtensionAct Safety andFederal Aviation cess isdueinpartto the Airline in Washington, D.C. “Thatsuc- Affairs Summit heldJune 11–14 at theAssociation’sLegislative during hisopeningremarks Tim Canoll,ALPA’s president, travel inhistory,” said Capt. ing thesafestperiodofairline “America is currently enjoy travel Safest period ofairline - than 1,100 fatalities resulted than 1,100fatalities resulted industry.” Bycontrast,more senger fatalityaccidentinour CFR Part] 121U.S. airlinepas- seven years andnotasingle[14 an incrediblerecordofsafety; “This law iswhy we now have tance ofPL111–216,observing, comments abouttheimpor- coordinator, echoedCanoll’s Jet), ALPA’s nationalresource public andsave lives.” dards willprotectthetraveling training andqualificationstan- strong, safety-focused pilot Canoll noted.“Maintaining qualified andwell-trained,” fessional pilotsremainhighly airspace andensurethatpro- highest level ofsafetyin our regulations. well asseveral otherkey safety strengthened pilottrainingas Capt. Paul Ryder (Express- “It’s criticaltomaintainthe From left, ALPA Washington state pilots Capt. John Porter (Delta), F/O Laura Theodorson (Delta), Capt. Jason Harbison (Compass), F/O Dan Adams (Delta), Capt. Jim Hinz (Alaska), and Capt. Doug Mattson (United).

Meeting Notes From Washington State Pilots, July 14, 2017 Note: Flag Day. Capitol grounds security on heightened alert. Earlier, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) was shot during a congressional baseball practice.

9:45 a.m., Cannon Building, #319 Washington State ALPA pilots speak with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D- Wash. 7). In attendance: F/O Dan Adams (Delta), Capt. Jason Harbison (Compass), Capt. Jim Hinz (Alaska), Capt. Doug Mattson (United), and F/O Laura Theodorson (Delta). Group explains reason for visit, and asks representative to cosign Collins– Loebsack letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, supporting FAA reauthorization, keeping safety mandate intact. Theodorson observes that her daughter, Anne, is interning in Jayapal’s in-district office in Seattle, Wash.

11:30 a.m., Longworth Building, #1520 Joined by Capt. John Porter (Delta), pilots meet with Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Wash. 6), and brief House member. Adams talks about experience with engine failure and how the crew safely landed the airplane at Vancouver International Airport due to knowledge and experience. Porter adds there have been no Part 121 passenger From left, Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) listens intently as Capt. Doug Mattson (United) fatalities since current first officer qualifications were mandated in 2010. and F/O Dan Adams (Delta) explain why current first officer qualification training standards must be upheld. 12:30 p.m., Russell Building, #154 Group converses with Jo Eckert, senior policy advisor for Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), about FAA reauthorization and maintaining safety from Part 121 airline accidents volume of demands on law- rules. between 1990 and 2009. makers can make it a challenge Mattson asks to have senator write letter to Chao to support FAA reautho- Some within the U.S. airline to schedule meetings and to get rization and to keep safety standards intact. industry are lobbying to ease any real attention directed on any issue. “On average, a Mem- the pilot qualification rules, 1:30 p.m., Cannon Building, #425 claiming this action would ber of Congress is exposed to alleviate a purported pilot three different issues every 20 Porter and Theodorson chat with David Marten, legislative aide to Rep. Denny Heck (D-Wash. 10). shortage. Ryder remarked that minutes,” she said. there are plenty of qualified Lori Garver, ALPA’s general Theodorson notes that local schools like Clover Park Technical College and Eastern Washington University continue to graduate students from pilots in the United States, manager, discussed the Asso- their aviation programs despite the so-called pilot shortage. Porter adds, observing that approximately ciation’s strategic plan in the “We just want to stand hard on the safety line.” 26,000 ATP certificates have context of the summit’s sched- been issued in the last three uled Capitol Hill visits. In 3:00 p.m., Longworth Building, #1127 addressing the Association’s and a half years alone. He Porter and Theodorson meet with Colin Swanson, legislative aide to noted that low starting wages pilot-partisan agenda, she Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Wash. 8). in the regional airline indus- encouraged pilots to engage try have been driving some lawmakers by telling stories 4:00 p.m., Hart Building, #511 potential pilot candidates to that illustrate why they need The pilots meet with Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.). look elsewhere for flying op- to support ALPA’s issues. “You portunities or to pursue other mobilize the planet to benefit Harbison notes that the current first officer qualifications rule is inac- curately referred to as the “1,500-hour rule.” Exceptions exist for military job openings. humanity,” she noted, adding, pilots and collegiate aviation program grads. Hinz talks about the number Jill Larrabee, ALPA’s legisla- “make that connection with of times the cockpit door is opened during flight, stressing the need to tive policy advisor, talked your Members of Congress.” mandate secondary cockpit barriers. about competing interests on After some discussion, Mattson asks Cantwell to cosign the Collins–Loeb- Capitol Hill and how the sheer Continued on page 20 sack letter. The senator responds, “Happy to do it.”

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Maintaining strong, safety-focused pilot training and qualification “ standards will protect the traveling public and save lives. CAPT. TIM CANOLL, ALPA PRESIDENT ”

Continued from page 19 tary,” May 2017, page 6.) us what you want,” Sobel Zack Mooneyham, a man- Talking about the House stressed. ager in ALPA’s Government FAA reauthorization leg- “Know the office holder’s Affairs Department, provided Elizabeth Baker, director of islation, Rep. Jeff Denham name and the office he or an overview of the Associa- ALPA’s Government Affairs (R-Calif.), said, “I know there she holds,” said Ed Shelleby, tion’s outreach, including the Department, observed that “in are a couple of things we’re communications director for District Advocacy program. light of the looming deadline, trying to work out, but I hope Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), Vanessa Kermick, ALPA’s we’re currently focused on that we’ll be able to get this acknowledging that he’s met grassroots coordinator, FAA reauthorization. It’s bill marked up in a bipartisan with lobbyists who, because of discussed the value of digital important to consider it in the fashion and that it hits the numerous appointments, for- advocacy and the use of social scope of what else is happen- floor and gets to the Senate get who they’re talking to…and media to promote campaigns. ing in Washington right now before we go to the August subsequently lose credibility. In addition, staff from ALPA’s to better understand how to break.” Kevin Eastman, legisla- Communications, Engineering leverage our advocacy—es- He also expressed his frus- tive director for Rep. Doug & Air Safety, Government Af- pecially as this relates to the tration with ongoing efforts LaMalfa (R-Calif.), commented, fairs, and Legal Departments political realities of what’s to fund needed infrastructure “Educate us. Keep in mind that conducted breakout sessions, going to be enacted into law improvements, saying, “If we don’t know as much about giving attendees the opportu- later this year,” she said. NextGen—which was pro- the issues as you do.” nity to learn more about lob- posed 35 years ago—was fully bying and aviation issues and Capitol ideas in place today, the U.S. airline Location, location, to practice their pitches before During the two days of presen- industry would be more com- location meeting with their federal tations and exercises leading petitive across the globe.” “Members of Congress care representatives. up to the congressional office In a particularly lively panel more about geography than visits, summit attendees heard discussion, three congres- they do about policy,” said from Members of Congress sional aides commented on Christopher Kush, CEO of who shared their insights how to conduct a success- Soapbox, a legislative advoca- about the decision-making ful meeting from the staff’s cy consulting firm. “You have process in Washington, D.C. perspective. These individuals them when you say, Wauke- Backing the PAC “Communications is not often meet with constituents gan, Honolulu, Houston.” He Brian Heenan, ALPA’s political action what’s being said; it’s what’s when Members of Congress also noted the importance of coordinator, told attendees of ALPA’s being heard,” said Rep. Jack are unavailable and play a key staying on message and not Legislative Summit, “ALPA-PAC gets Bergman (R-Mich.), stressing role in gathering information discussing politics—advising, us access to Members of Congress,” the value of making your and gaining policy support. “Give everyone a chance to noting it complements the Associa- tion’s lobbying efforts. ALPA’s goal request not only understand- “Some meetings seem like champion your cause.” for 2017 is to raise $2.25 million able, but relatable. As a former the cure for insomnia,” joked “Personal stories matter to and achieve a 27 percent participa- ALPA member and airline John Sobel, chief of staff for lawmakers, especially from tion rate across the Association. pilot for Continental, Repub- Rep. Paul Cook (R-Calif.), em- constituents,” noted Rachna Heenan remarked that the PAC has lic, and Northwest, Bergman phasizing the importance of Choudhry, chief marketing had more than 11,200 contribu- brings a unique perspective to being succinct when deliver- officer and cofounder of tors and raised $1.97 million in 2016. The money was distributed Washington, D.C. ing a message. He recounted Popvox, a civic engagement among more than 300 Members of “You as a group are head an instance when a con- platform that shares public Congress, with 48 percent going to and shoulders above so many stituent provided painstaking input with government in a Republicans and 52 percent going to organizations, because of your detail and background about format tailored to actionable Democrats. education and what you bring a particular issue. When the policy decisions. Choudhry ALPA-PAC is 100 percent funded to the table…. People expect a individual left, Sobel noted stressed that storytelling is by voluntary contributions, and all lot from you,” he remarked, that he couldn’t remember twice as effective as providing donations are given to policymakers to promote the Association’s pilot- adding that when ALPA pilots what the congressman was statistical data. partisan agenda. For more informa- voice their opinions, people being asked to do. In a segment called “Taking tion and to make a donation, visit listen. (See “Guest Commen- “Don’t be bashful. Tell D.C. Back Home with You,” www.alpapac.org.

20 » Air Line Pilot August 2017 SAFEGUARDING AIR TRANSPORTATION AT THE 63RD AIR SAFETY FORUM BY ALPA STAFF

Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s president, Capt. Joe DePete, ALPA’s first vice kicks off the Association’s 63rd Air president and national safety coordi- Safety Forum, welcoming attendees. nator, addresses the audience. Photos: Chris Weaver

apt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s presi- ful regulatory action since the one level such as lithium batteries, and the value dent, opened the 63rd Air of safety initiative implemented in the of pilot assistance programs. He touched C Safety Forum on July 19 with a mid-1990s.” on where ALPA has found success and welcome to the attendees and a note on He cautioned that “profit-motivated where more work needs to be done, the breadth of experience and expertise special interests are attempting an end such as with UAS. “One of the most in the room. “So many pilots, along with run around the safety regulations to frustrating parts of aviation safety work,” government and industry representa- lower workforce costs and line their he explained, “is when we see a threat, tives from the United States, Canada, and own pockets,” and vowed that ALPA will but our industry takes no action until the around the globe, come together at this continue its fight against these efforts and threat causes a tragedy.” event united in a single purpose: making others. “ALPA will not relent in our drive Throughout the opening session, air transportation safer.” to block any effort to erode the rules Canoll compared the ASO’s pilot repre- With the theme of “Safeguarding Air that have led to the safest time in history sentatives to professional athletes by say- Transportation,” the forum combined for U.S. airline passengers and cargo ing about both: “For ALPA members and two public days of panel discussions with shippers.” representatives of so many other organi- two private days of council and group Canoll highlighted priorities such as zations in this room, accuracy, innovation, meetings to advance the goals of the As- the introduction of unmanned aircraft persistence, and professionalism are par sociation and its Air Safety Organization systems (UAS) into civil airspace, the for the course in our safety work.” (ASO). Canoll spoke about the efforts need for science-based fatigue rules for Continue reading on for coverage of of some special interests to roll back the pilots who fly cargo operations and for the Air Safety Forum’s public days, and first officer qualification and training leg- all Canadian airline pilots, the installation visit safetyforum.alpa.org for additional islation and rules started in 2010—rules of secondary cockpit barriers, improve- forum highlights, photos, and videos. that he acknowledged were “the most ments in aviation security, the need for Coverage of the forum’s private days will comprehensive, significant, and impact- further regulation of dangerous goods be included in the September issue.

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» challenges. Gannon observed that the airport airport the that observed Gannon challenges. of set own its generated chaos ensuing the and crowd the 2013. in Evacuating Airport International at Los incident Angeles shooter active the recalling Airports, World Angeles Los at security and safety public for director executive deputy Gannon, Patrick said juries,” States. 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Moderator Needs.” Security dressed, “Keeping Pace with Today’s Aviation ad discussions panel Forum Safety Air year’s this of first year, the this earlier event shooting Airport International Hollywood Lauderdale– Fort 2016,Turkey in the and Istanbul, and Belgium, Brussels, in airports against launched attacks terrorist the With  CHALLENGES SECURITY AVIATION PANELSECURITY EXAMINES PANEL DISCUSSIONS Air Line Pilot Article Feature cargo security. President’s Committee for Cargo vice chair, talksabout August 2017 August Air Line Pilot F/O Preston Greene (FedEx Express), right,ALPA’s “It’s the ensuing chaos that causes more in more causes that chaos ensuing the “It’s for administrator assistant LaJoye, Darby Mario Saucier, acting director general of » - AIR SAFETY - - - - - the last 10 to 20 years have been filled with with filled been have 10 years 20 to last the as improve, can we where area an clearly is this So related. human-factors are cidents ac our of percent 90 to now, 80 data the at look you “If Cheeseman. said safe,” and reliable more aircraft making in job fabulous procedures. operational of evolution future Operating Procedures,” focused on the Standard Human-Centered Improve: Must and Can “We chair, entitled Group Training and Factors ALPA’s Human (United), man Cheese Frank Capt. by moderated A panel  BETTER THE FOR CHECKLISTS SIMPLIFYING us.” against poised are that threats the meet to strategy acommon build to together work must stakeholders All again. once successful are they until stop not will and adaptive, and focused, intelligent, patient, are enemies Our remain. industry our of security the against threats 2001, numerous 11, Sept. of attacks the of 16th anniversary screened. fully be not may who freight’s carriage of some supernumeraries, air and deck, flight the of breach attempted an during gap reactionary the away taking aircraft cargo air some on doors cockpit the lackoperations, of intrusion-resistant cargo air at utilized fully being not areas play dis identification security to due operations cargo security as compared to passenger in avulnerability noted He remarked. he between passenger and cargo operations,” differences biggest the of one is “Security operations. all-cargo include to discussion security aviation the broadened Cargo, for Committee ALPA’s of chair President’s vice anding concession restaurant employees. includ events, these in respond best to how on workers airport all train to attempting is research. experts discussing lessons learnedfrom human-factors a panelcomposed of theNTSB, NASA,andairline Capt. Frank Cheeseman(United), far left, leads “Mechanics and engineers have done a a done have engineers and “Mechanics the “As near we observed, Koch closing, In Express), (FedEx Greene Preston F/O - - - - expert, focused on increasing pilot under pilot increasing on focused expert, subject-matter factors ALPA’s human situation.” the in necessary action the of recall and understanding abetter in results that apattern that—create doing and—in discussanticipate countermeasures, threats, to designed It’s recognition. pattern on based astructure up set and use, could we what see to firefighters, like industries, other dramatically. “We studied reduced reports that and accepted quickly pilots that proach ap commonsense amore adopted and flight of phase agiven in discussed items of number the down cut This based. cognitively and scalable, interactive, were that items memory creating by briefings on philosophy anew ed spearhead team his and He reports. (LOSA) Audit Safety Operations Line in trend upward an noticing was which airline, his within story success ahuman-factors shared Group, Working Factors Human airline’s his problem.” the assess to ability no have awry—they goes something when And creativity. their lose monkeys....they procedure into people turn you when but checklist,’ procedure the to line anew add ‘let’s aknee-jerk make to easy it’s course, “Of checklists: updating and procedures were the problem.” the because cause, the weren’t They with. begin to mistake their wasn’t it as mistake, the stop or prevent not could crew the reason, pilot error are really crew some error—for of cases all and error, human of results the are “All accidents a mishap. of elements wrong the on focus can investigations how about spoke Center, Research Ames the at Division gration Inte Systems NASA’s Human in investigator upon.” improve and fix can we know we that something that’s and plane, and pilot the for optimized been have not may SOPs The fly. pilots how affect that issues culture resulting from organizational and corporate guidance, SOP poor had accidents these in pilots “The research. human-factors in focus increased the to led and cause the in factors major usage—were checklist ures—namely fail factors’ human which in accidents historic two highlighted NTSB, the for investigator way.” the lead will ALPA and element, human the in be will safety aviation in leap next The it? with something do we do or research, the on sit we do now is question The research. Capt. Helena Cunningham (Delta), (Delta), Cunningham Helena Capt. of amember (Alaska), Loudon Rich Capt. creating of problems the of warned Barshi principal senior the Barshi, Dr. Immanuel performance ahuman Silva, Dr. Sathya - - - - - standing. “When it comes to SOPs, if pilots also spoke about increased advance screen- pilots. In a presentation titled “North Ameri- are told the ‘why’ behind a particular proce- ing. “We’re constantly looking at different can Air Traffic Discussion,” senior executives dure, you will find much higher acceptance ways to identify highly suspect cargo.” Wells from the FAA and NAV CANADA talked and compliance.” echoed that message. “We have to be willing about their collaborative efforts to manage Cunningham also pointed out human to do things differently,” she said. “We’re the the countries’ adjacent skies. limitation when putting too much on a pro- safest form of transportation—but no one Teri Bristol, chief operating officer of the cedure: “Multitasking leads us all to errors, up here will say that’s good enough.” FAA’s Air Traffic Organization, noted, “ALPA but we can counter that tendency with good, Demitry, a former fighter pilot, discussed is a key participant working with the FAA,” streamlined, checklists.” the fatigue issue from a medical perspective— adding, “We need pilot engagement so your including what we don’t know about it. “We role is absolutely critical.” She talked about “MITIGATING RISK—THAT’S SAFETY” need to learn from the near misses,” he said. the agency’s efforts to advance NextGen air McLaughlin discussed the threat of lithium transportation system technologies in four batteries, noting that a combination of fac- key areas: ADS-B and performance-based tors would likely need to be implemented. navigation, data communications, efficient “Everybody is now taking responsibility for multiple-runway operations, and improving their part of a solution that might work in surface data-sharing. Bristol also acknowledged the future,” she said. This includes improve- the excellent working relationship the FAA ments in packaging, in aircraft, in equipment, shares with NAV CANADA and their mutual and in risk mitigation. “Asking ‘what’s the support. (See “Guest Commentary,” page 7.) one solution’—has never worked,” she said, “Everything is connected; everything is acknowledging that she thought a layered sys- so complex. If we don’t collaborate, if we Capt. Steve Jangelis (Delta), ALPA’s Aviation Safety tem would be in place “in the not-too-distant don’t work effectively together, it’s easy to chair, highlights the need for a fair and level playing future” that will mitigate the risk. see we’re going to have huge problems,” said field. Jangelis summed up the panel’s conversa- Neil Wilson, president and CEO of NAV tions, noting, “Identifying risk isn’t safety. CANADA, noting the importance of his Capt. Rich Hughey (FedEx Express), chair Mitigating risk—that’s safety.” He criticized agency’s rapport with the FAA. “We have of ALPA’s President’s Committee for Cargo, the cost-benefit analyses that the U.S. this common border. We have about a mil- moderated the panel discussion “Passenger government uses—which is based on the lion handoffs a year between the FAA and and Cargo—Disparity in Risk and Protection number of lives lost in an accident—to de- NAV CANADA,” remarked Wilson. in Commercial Aviation?” The panel, made termine whether airline safety improvements Flooding from a severe thunderstorm in Ot- up of Capt. Steve Jangelis (Delta), ALPA’s are made. This is too narrow a view as the tawa, Ont., recently brought down the agency’s Aviation Safety chair; Bobbi Wells, FedEx’s calculation unfairly penalizes cargo by defini- automated flight planning system. Wilson vice president of safety and air worthiness tion. “A work environment that promotes acknowledged that this created particular chal- air operations; Victoria Newhouse, deputy a fair and level playing field is all cargo pilots lenges for coordinating international flights. He assistant administrator of the Transportation want,” he concluded. “We all want to get noted that Canadian air traffic controllers were Security Administration’s Office of Secu- back home to see our families.” able to collaborate with the FAA to help with rity Policy and Industry Engagement; Janet the workload until the downed systems could McLaughlin, director of the FAA’s Office of U.S. AND CANADIAN ATC SHARE be restored. Hazardous Materials Safety; and Dr. Peter MORE THAN JUST A BORDER Facilitating the panel discussion was Margaret Demitry of 4D-Enterprises, LLC explored Jenny, president of the RTCA, whose organiza- the different risks present in all-cargo operation works with the FAA to develop recom- tions and examined the steps needed and mendations on issues ranging from technical being taken to address those risks. performance standards to operational concepts Hughey reminded attendees of some of for air transportation. the main differences that affect cargo safety and security, including the aircraft tend to be “CHANGE IS COMING” older and there’s more widebody flying, in- Capt. Rip Torn (Delta), chair of ALPA’s Air creased night flying, additional security issues, Traffic Services Group, led a panel titled “Ad- and less-stringent flight-time/duty-time rules. vancing ATC Now,” with Steve Hansen, chair- Members of the panel spoke about the man of the National Air Traffic Controllers NAV CANADA CEO and President Neil Wilson and importance of collaboration and trust in Teri Bristol, chief operating officer of the FAA’s Air Traf- Association (NATCA) National Safety Com- addressing these and other issues. New- fic Organization, engage in a discussion about North mittee; Larry Lachance, NAV CANADA’s house said, and Wells agreed, “We can’t do American air traffic. vice president of safety and quality; Terry this without you—you’re a critical part.… Biggio, the FAA’s vice president of safety and We have a great deal of trust in you, which Air traffic controllers in both the United technical training; Capt. Mark Bradley, Delta is reflected in our partnerships with you.” States and Canada serve a vital role, organiz- Air Lines’ technical pilot of industry affairs; Newhouse brought up the insider threat ing and expediting the flow of air traffic and and F/O Jim Duke (United), ALPA’s air traffic that’s more prevalent in cargo operations and providing information and other resources to services subject-matter expert.

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PANEL DISCUSSIONS CONTINUED Torn highlighted the “constantly evolving He observed that by constantly evaluating Fort Worth International Airport, observed and modernizing” ATC system, noting that the where we are now, where we’ve come from, that there are two kinds of runway status goal of the panel was to discuss “what can be and where we’re going, we can make sure lights—runway entry lights and takeoff hold done now to enable these improvements.” that safety always remains a top priority. He lights. “One of the major myths out there is also emphasized the need for ALPA to have that controllers actually turn the lights on and a continued presence globally to achieve the off,” said Gee, noting, “It’s a fully automated, best results and standardization. passive system.” Duke told the audience, “We represent James Fee, the FAA’s manager of runway you, the line pilot, to industry. We work to safety and a former ALPA member, com- design safety into the system at the start mented that 20 airports around the United so you can fly without any workarounds.” States have implemented runway status lights. Regarding change, Duke said, “When pilots “It’s intended to be a tool for the pilots in understand why a change is made, that’s making your decision whether to accept the much better. When ALPA is involved, we can clearance and continue going. It’s an enhance- help with that education.” ment to your situational awareness,” he said. Capt. Rip Torn (Delta), ALPA’s Air Traffic Services Torn concluded the panel discussion The panel also discussed the use of the en- Group chair, leads a panel discussion on advancing the saying, “To move things forward is going to gineered materials arresting system (EMAS), air traffic control system. require collaboration and cooperation. As an which is installed at the end of runways to Association, we will continue to engage on mitigate the effects of an overrun. Khalil Biggio reiterated the need for collabora- these issues.” Kodsi, manager of the FAA’s Airport Engi- tion that many speakers throughout the fo- “Change is coming,” he promised, “and we neering Division, observed that EMAS has rum emphasized. “We couldn’t do it without all need to be ready and able to handle it.” been installed on 106 runways at 67 airports this team here and those in the field.” He in the United States with plans to install seven used the New York Metroplex as an example LIMITING RUNWAY INCURSIONS more EMAS systems at six additional airports of collaboration, explaining how routing in the near future. some flights through Canadian airspace helps Fee commented that he wasn’t familiar everything run much more smoothly. with any injuries due to EMAS overruns and Lachance said that NAV CANADA has that prior to EMAS being implemented, run- placed an emphasis on predictability within way overruns occasionally produced injuries data and communication, stating that stan- and fatalities. But despite the added layer of dardization can “free the brain” of air traffic protection EMAS offers, he said that some controllers and allow them to be better pilots have been hesitant to use it, opting suited to provide assistance when needed. instead to run off a runway’s side perimeters. Responding to a question from the audience, Attendees listen to panelists during the “Runway Capt. Greg Wooley, ExpressJet’s vice Lachance spoke about how mixed equipage Safety Technologies—Enhancing Safety at the Surface” president of flight operations, commented makes this goal more challenging, using the panel. that pilots may be concerned that if they use example of ADS-B and saying that not every EMAS in an overrun situation, they’ll likely airplane is equipped to use it. “The more we In a panel discussion titled “Runway Safety make the evening news. He stressed, “We get standardization,” he said, “the better off Technologies—Enhancing Safety at the Sur- need to train pilots to use EMAS when they we’ll be.” He responded to another question face,” airline and government representatives need it,” noting that it should also be added about the effect of last-minute changes (e.g., reviewed recent advancement and improve- as a standard briefing piece. a new runway or approach path), noting that ments in ground operations safety. “There’s During the ensuing Q&A session, Capt. NAV CANADA is educating its controllers been tremendous progress in improving safety Don Dobias (United), who chairs ALPA’s about the effect of last-minute changes on on the ground in the past several decades,” Training Committee, asked how an airliner everyone involved in the process. said F/O Mark Crystal (ExpressJet), ALPA’s EMAS encounter should be handled. Fee Hansen echoed Lachance’s comments Airport & Ground Environment Group chair recommended following the airline’s standard regarding educating controllers. He explained and panel moderator. “But there’s always emergency evacuation procedures, noting that when controllers know the impact a room for improvement,” he noted, adding that that the aircraft is typically extracted after all change in procedure or protocol will pro- “runway incursions are still at our airports so passengers have been removed. duce, buy-in becomes much easier. He also the potential for an on-ground collision is still a pointed out how sometimes the impact of risk and must continually be mitigated in new “MAX THRUST” changes aren’t felt for many years, using time- and better ways.” The panel “Fortifying Today’s Aircraft for based flow management as an example of Crystal and four panelists spoke at length Tomorrow’s Threats” was moderated by F/O something that’s been around for a while but about specific initiatives, including the use Bryan Lesko (United), chair of ALPA’s Aircraft has only recently become useful. of runway status lights, a notification system Design and Operations Group, and included Bradley, responding to Torn’s opening designed to reduce the number and severity Shane Gilman, United Airlines’ manager of comments, said, “There’s no doubt that we’re of runway incursions. Bridget Gee, a NATCA flight operations electronic flight bag (EFB) trying to evolve—and it’s never quick enough.” tower and runway safety rep at Dallas/ programs; F/O Jim Pala (FedEx Express),

24 » Air Line Pilot August 2017 ALPA’s UAS subject-matter expert; Dr. Ed a strong life going forward,” he concluded. been issued, which exceed the number of Johnson, the FAA’s chief scientist and techni- Pala spoke about the ongoing threat of available airline pilot jobs. He stated that cal advisor for wake turbulence; and Melissa UAS in the national airspace system (NAS). there are other factors dissuading pilots Bravin, Boeing Commercial Airplane’s propul- “This issue is on max thrust with no signs of from seeking express airline employment. sion operability and performance engineer. letting up,” he said. He stated that reports of Capt. Mike McCaskey, managing director UAS have grown threefold just this year and of United Airlines Flight Operations, talked urged pilots to report near-midair collisions about a program his carrier is implementing with UAS. He expressed disappointment that to ensure that pilot-staffing requirements the regulations requiring registration were are met. “As a network carrier, we recog- overturned but said that ALPA is working to nize we have a huge reliance on our express correct that. He discussed a future issue of partners. As a result, we’ve moved to what flying drones beyond the visual line of sight. we call ‘career path programs’ that define “A detect-and-avoid system has to be devel- a path from the partner to United upon oped,” he said, “with collision avoidance as a reaching certain requirements of time and backup.” That risk of collision, he said, is the service with the partner,” he said. Pilots “go F/O Jim Pala (United), ALPA’s UAS subject-matter ex- biggest concern. “UAS must be introduced through the application process at United pert, noted that safety must come first when introducing into the NAS with safety in mind,” he stated. Airlines, and once they reach the commit- drones into the national airspace system. ment necessary as defined in the agreement THE 30,000-FOOT VIEW OF PILOT SUPPLY then they come to United Airlines in class- The conversation focused on how chal- seniority order.” lenges and threats change as technology Training is an essential component of be- changes. And sometimes it’s not necessarily a ing an airline pilot, and Capt. Dave McKen- new threat that pops up but a new aware- ney (United), ALPA’s director of Training, ness of a threat that’s been undetected looked at current ab initio programs that previously. Bravin spoke about her work take pilot candidates with zero flying hours with Boeing on the danger of high-altitude and whether these training programs ice crystal icing, something for which new adequately prepare these individuals for technology has allowed better detection. the first officer job. McKenney stressed that

That technology now needs to be used to Capt. Frank Cheeseman (United), ALPA’s Human Fac- individuals who reach the right seat of an educate, identify, and communicate the issue tors and Training Group chair, left, speaks with Capt. Paul airliner should have the skills to serve as so problems can be prevented. Ryder (ExpressJet), ALPA’s national resource coordinator pilot-in-command. “If we cut costs at the Johnson spoke about wake turbulence and and Fee-for-Departure Committee chair, about pilot beginning and don’t give them the proper the research necessary as new aircraft are supply issues. training to build a strong foundation in introduced and as new standards are being required pilot knowledge and skills early in a discussed. He reported that wake turbulence Anticipated growth in the global airline in- pilot’s training, we find that in a lot of cases separation standards have been lowered dustry and the recent challenges in meeting they keep trying to rebuild those skills and at 31 airports and explained the aircraft regional airline pilot staffing demands have the likelihood that they will get that knowl- recategorization the FAA undertook to help brought about reports of a supposed airline edge and skills later is significantly reduced,” address ongoing issues. “ALPA has been a big pilot shortage. A panel discussion titled he remarked. player in wake turbulence at the FAA,” he “Beyond Rhetoric—A Real Discussion on Capt. Pierre Ruel, Transport Canada’s chief said and encouraged all pilots to file reports Pilot Supply” led by Capt. Frank Cheeseman of flight standards, talked about unmanned when they experience wake turbulence. (United), who chairs ALPA’s Human Factors aircraft vehicles (UAV) and whether govern- “The FAA counts on pilots to report wake and Training Group, examined myths and ment agencies should segregate or integrate turbulence when they encounter it. The facts related to the topic. this new category of pilots in terms of how reports help guide future events.” Capt. Paul Ryder (ExpressJet), ALPA’s they’re regulated. Ruel speculated that the Gilman addressed the added threat that national resource coordinator, acknowl- demand for UAV pilots will be huge and that an EFB might pose and other technological edged that in the coming decades there they could be an additional source of airline issues involved with them. For example, he will be a strong global demand for airline pilot candidates. “They might be people who said, Apple releases updates to its operating pilots. “What’s important to acknowledge would never have thought of setting foot in system regularly, creating a constant need to is that every region is unique, filled with its the local flying club,” he said. “But because test and retest the necessary apps pilots use. opportunities and its challenges, and what now you’re telling them that if they want to In response to an audience question, he also works and will help one region may not fly UAVs and there’s some knowledge test- stated the need to keep an eye on potential translate directly to another region,” he said. ing—you force them to learn about airspace battery issues with the EFBs. The benefits, Ryder noted that although some U.S.-based and weather. If only a small percentage of however, are great, providing a better quality regional airlines have experienced difficulties these people decide to make the jump to of life for pilots who no longer have to drag in maintaining sufficient pilot ranks, over a manned aviation, well there you go. You have around physical bags. “We’ve convinced recent three-and-a-half-year period, 26,000 a new avenue of people joining manned avia- leadership that the device is a useful tool with airline transport pilot (ATP) certificates have tion, or the big family of aviation.”

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KEYNOTE SPEECHES

“WE’VE COME TO- amendment in the House a risk-based security ALPA member and In addition, Jangelis GETHER FOR SAFETY version of the bill “should environment. He further 2004 Air Safety Award acknowledged that if re- IN THE SKIES” be helpful to end the stressed the value of both recipient, applauded sources are being allotted Rep. Chris Collins (R- Norwegian Air issue.” public partnerships and ALPA’s role in advancing to install such cameras, N.Y.) spoke to Air Safety intelligence-sharing in safety efforts, as did Fox, pilots would rather see Forum attendees the TSA OFFICIAL CITES making air transportation who stated, “ALPA has them used in other places afternoon of July 19, COLLABORATION IN more seamless and trans- significant influence and a on aircraft, such as land- reinforcing his contin- ADVANCING parent. “Innovation rarely voice that we listen to.” ing gear and even looking ued support of the first AVIATION SECURITY happens in a vacuum,” With the Canadian from the cockpit door officer qualifications and On July 19, Roderick he noted, observing that government considering toward the cabin. training requirements. Allison, acting deputy aviation security stake- the installation of image Discussing the impor- administrator of the holders must continue to recorders on trains, tance of proactive safety Transportation Security work together. Jangelis questioned if programs, Fox addressed Administration (TSA), Allison concluded by such a move would be how the TSB views safety spoke about the agency’s saying that despite col- applied to airliners in management system latest initiatives to raise lective efforts, new and the future. Both Fox and (SMS) data. “It helps us the aviation security bar. unforeseen challenges Sumwalt support the look into organizational “Throughout the United will emerge, remarking, “I installation of cockpit issues: what were the States and the global avia- think we have a few more image recorders, citing hazards that contrib- tion community, there’s hills to climb.” recent investigations— uted to the mishap or an adaptive and active like the 2015 breakup of occurrence, were they Rep. Chris Collins enemy that you all should THE FUTURE OF SpaceShip Two—where known to the company, Collins has been a be very well aware of. SAFETY such recordings helped and—if so—what did the general aviation pilot for These groups continue to The afternoon of July 20 determine the accident’s company do to mitigate more than 40 years and target passenger aircraft featured a top-level key- probable cause. “We the risks? And if they was the county execu- and they’re seeing parts note discussion hosted would ensure that such didn’t, why not? We feel tive in New York when of commercial aviation by Capt. Steve Jangelis data would be for safety all operators should have Colgan Flight 3407 went as they are pursuing new (Delta), ALPA’s Aviation purposes, not punitive an SMS program.” down less than a mile attack methods,” said Safety chair; the Honor- ones, just like FOQA Sumwalt echoed Fox’s from his house. “I was at Allison. “This is precisely able Robert Sumwalt, data are today,” Sumwalt comments, “It’s easy to the site of the accident why we must raise the acting chair of the NTSB; claimed. identify, in an accident, within 15 minutes” he baseline for global avia- and Kathy Fox, chair of If recorders are that—as an example— told attendees, spending tion security.” the Transportation Safety installed, Jangelis pointed the flaps were down. what he termed a “hor- Board of Canada (TSB) out the need to preserve What SMS helps us with rific 72 hours” there. as they discussed the the privacy of such is learning that the cause Collins spoke with future of safety regula- videos, noting several was an organizational pride about keeping the tions and requirements instances of video and one—that the culture in standards in the House in the United States and cockpit voice recorders the company was such version of the current Canada. being leaked to news that allowed something FAA reauthorization and Sumwalt, a former media outlets overseas. like that to happen when promised to maintain the fight as the House and Senate versions are Roderick Allison merged. “We’ve stood with these families year in Allison announced and year out,” he said, “as that the TSA is develop- we’ve come together for ing an ALPA proposal to safety in the skies.” create a security incident Collins also highlighted reporting program for his opposition to Norwe- its frontline employees. gian Air International and Borrowing elements from its flag-of-convenience existing safety-reporting business model, saying, programs, it would “I’ve led the fight on enhance intelligence- Norwegian Air for some collection efforts while time now” and explain- maintaining a core, just ing that the related culture philosophy in Capt. Steve Jangelis (Delta), Kathy Fox (TSB), and the Honorable Robert Sumwalt (NTSB)

26 » Air Line Pilot August 2017 it should have never been warning systems to be Even today, many can list allowed.… I have a sign required. And industry them from memory, and in my office that says should want to change on they carry a lot of weight identifying the cause of its own.” in our mind… So when the mistake should be the Sumwalt acknowl- the goal was set by the starting point of an inves- edged, “Only 20 percent White House in 1997 tigation, not the end.” of NTSB recommenda- to reduce the risk by 80 Highlighting the emer- tions call for regula- percent, everyone was gence of social media in tory changes. The rest skeptical that the industry investigations, Sumwalt generally ask for folks to would succeed.” Photo: Chris Weaver discussed lessons the collaborate to find a solu- “But in 1998, [the SLAUGHTER ADDRESSES ALPA’S NTSB has learned: “The tion, and ALPA has always FAA] formed the Com- public wants to and needs been a leader in that.” mercial Aviation Safety AIR SAFETY FORUM to know. But it’s a balanc- Team [CAST]—the first “It shouldn’t take a have been lost since we ing act of how much to THE AMBASSADOR real effort at putting aside tragedy to keep people put these safety protec- share at a given moment. OF SAFETY competitive agendas for safe,” said Rep. Louise tions in place, and I don’t We faced a lot of criticism the common good of the Slaughter (D-N.Y.), see that as a coincidence,” over our tweeting out industry,” said Huerta. while speaking at the Air she asserted. on the Asiana crash. But “And like the teams at Safety Forum about the “If we water down any we’re learning that it can NASA who invented Colgan Air Flight 3407 part of that rule, it’s an be a valuable and effective the science of traveling accident near Buffalo, insult to every pilot who tool to get information outside the orbit of the N.Y. A self-described takes our loved ones out.” earth, this industry got frequent flyer, Slaughter through the air,” said Jangelis noted that over together and turned addressed members Slaughter, pledging her the last several years safety into a science. of ALPA’s Air Safety commitment to maintain the public has provided “We all know that, Organization, stressing the current minimum first Michael Huerta videos and photos to aid during accident investiga- the need to uphold first officer training and quali- investigations. “People FAA Administrator tions, the ultimate goal is officer minimum qualifica- fication regulations. She now are standing and Michael Huerta deliv- to find that elusive ‘golden tion standards and other talked about the legacy recording video and tak- ered the forum’s closing BB’—the one piece of important safety regula- of the Colgan accident ing photos of an accident keynote address on July evidence that tells us tions mandated by the victims and the continuing rather than running for 20, talking about how far exactly what happened,” Airline Safety and Federal efforts of their families to cover. That information aviation has progressed Huerta acknowledged. Aviation Administration ensure that a disaster like certainly helps investiga- and the role of safety in “That ‘golden BB’ in safety Extension Act of 2010. this never occurs again tions in the long run, like that advancement. “The analysis turned out to “Let me say that no lives (see pages 8–9). in the Bagram crash and a role of the administrator be data—lots and lots recent blown tire incident is to be the ambassador of data! And because of at JFK.” of safety, and I truly enjoy [CAST], industry and gov- question of continued In closing, Huerta Responding to a meeting with groups like ernment started sharing safety improvements, expressed gratitude to question about potential ALPA, especially those all kinds of data, looking responding, “I believe ALPA for the Asso- threats to safety, Fox who are passionate.” for ways to identify and the answer lies in the ciation’s support, and said, “Our mandate as Drawing parallels to mitigate risks long before continued collaboration endless supply of advice, an agency is reactive, but the space race, where an accident. It was a great of government, labor, and before reminding attend- we do watch UAS, flight new science was created leap of faith… sharing data industry. Saying that, we ees that “there is a lot of time/duty time, training to achieve travel to the from ASAP and FOQA. must achieve deeper lev- work to do still. I’m proud requirements—but the moon in just seven years, And by 2008, the results els of trust and transpar- to contribute to an avia- biggest risk is knowing Huerta commended were an 83 percent ency if we want to reach tion system that traces its that, in our experience, the commercial aviation reduction in risks. It didn’t the next level of safety, roots back 114 years to a the next accident is hid- industry on its improve- capture headlines like the reducing risks 50 percent sand dune in North Car- den in the data.… And it ments in safety. Apollo program, but the by the year 2025.… Safety olina, and the progress takes too long to address “There was a time industry had completed is intentional, and the made between where we known safety issues. many of us may remem- a ‘moon shot’ of its own. record is only as good were and where we are Other agencies may ber in the 1980s, and into Had we done nothing, the as the last takeoff and now—and that is thanks agree with our recom- the 1990s, when news- industry would have faced landing. On any given day, to all of your dedication mendations, but change paper headlines were a major accident or disas- I want to see the same to making this the safest is slow. It took years dominated by coverage ter every two weeks.” number of landings as transportation system in for ground proximity of aviation accidents. Huerta posed the takeoffs.” the world.”

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ALPA HONORS ITS OWN DURING AIR SAFETY FORUM AWARDS BANQUET BY CHRISTOPHER FREEZE, SENIOR AVIATION TECHNICAL WRITER teerism, and service to others,” he noted. The awards banquet is the culmination of the Association’s annual Air Safety Forum, the airline industry’s preeminent safety and security gathering that spotlights issues of importance to airline pilots.

PROFESSIONALISM IN EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUM- STANCES Capt. Tony Ristaino (Virgin America) and F/O John Grieff (Virgin America) had just departed from Dallas Love Field in Texas on the morning of Oct. 27, 2016, with nearly 100 passengers and crewmembers on board, bound for New York’s LaGuardia Airport. While climb- ing into cloudy skies, the airplane From left, Capt. Tim Canoll, Capt. Tony Ristaino (Virgin America), F/O John Grieff (Virgin America), and Capt. experienced several erratic Keith Louis (Virgin America). jolts at an altitude of 7,000 feet. irline pilots, family Quickly disengaging the autopilot members, ALPA staff, and leveling off, Ristaino took A and airline industry and control of the aircraft and, along government agency stakeholders with Grieff, worked to assess the gathered on July 20 for the As- situation. They determined that sociation’s 63rd Air Safety Forum the rudder, primarily responsible awards banquet to recognize for controlling the airplane’s several ALPA pilots for their left-right direction in the air, was distinguished contributions to deflecting entirely to the left. aviation safety and security. Working together, Ristaino and “Tonight we come together Grieff developed and executed to shine a light on several a plan to safely land the aircraft ALPA members who, through at nearby Dallas/Fort Worth their remarkable actions in the International Airport (DFW). cockpit or extraordinary work Due to the rudder malfunc- to advance safety and security, tion, controlling the aircraft was promote the highest standards difficult. However, Ristaino used for our industry and make this differential thrust to maintain kind of performance a reality,” effective control and counteract said Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s the rudder issue. At the same Former honorees were recognized during the awards banquet, including Capt. Helena Cunningham (Delta), standing, the 2014 Air Safety Award president, who hosted the event. time, Grieff coordinated with recipient. “The pilots selected for these air traffic control to ensure that awards uphold ALPA’s proud emergency equipment was tradition of leadership, volun- ready on the ground at DFW.

28 » Air Line Pilot August 2017 Tonight we come together to shine a light on several ALPA members who, through their remarkable actions in the cockpit or extraordinary work to advance“ safety and security, promote the highest standards for our industry and make this kind of performance a reality. CAPT. TIM CANOLL, ALPA’S PRESIDENT ” Through their resourcefulness fight the fight.... I will not stop my and qualification standards and and professionalism, Ristaino and efforts to convince the govern- philosophies necessary for airline Grieff safely landed Virgin Ameri- ment of [the need to rescind the pilots has helped make Hogeman ca Flight 762 approximately 10 cargo] carveout and that all com- one of the leading—and most minutes after takeoff. mercial airplanes need to have respected—advocates for the The two were bestowed with hardened cockpit doors. There profession around the world. ALPA’s Superior Airmanship must be the same level of safety Over the course of his Award for their “resourceful ef- and security for all aircraft.” nearly 40 years as an airline forts and true professionalism” in pilot, Hogeman has represented ensuring that the flight didn’t end SAFER SKIES FOR ALL PILOTS the profession on numerous in tragedy. Capt. Charles Hogeman (Unit- industry working groups such as Joining Canoll in presenting ed) was bestowed with ALPA’s the Commercial Aviation Safety the award was Capt. Keith Louis Air Safety Award, the Associa- Team (CAST) and the Aviation (Virgin America), his pilot group’s tion’s top safety honor, for his Safety Information and Analy- Master Executive Council (MEC) vast contributions to enhancing sis Sharing (ASIAS) Executive vice chairman, who described From left, F/O Preston Greene aviation safety. Board, providing professional (FedEx Express) and Capt. Wolf- the events of the flight. gang Koch (Delta). insight on a Accepting the award, Ristaino myriad of issues stated, “The unexpected events that affect pilots that bring us to this award are honor to recognize his accom- each and every not ones we can predict… plishments with our Association’s day. but ones that, as professionals, highest security award.” Canoll ob- we can endure with successful Greene has served as an served, “ALPA outcomes due to our dedication, expert on the Transportation members, experience, responsibility, and Security Administration’s (TSA) pilots around the most of all, our promise to the Aviation Security Advisory world, and the safety, security, and well-being of Committee, providing aviation traveling public our passengers and crews.” security recommendations on owe Capt. Hoge- behalf of ALPA, particularly as man a debt of KEEPING THE COCKPIT they relate to cargo security. gratitude for his SECURE During his tenure as the FedEx From left, Capt. Steve Jangelis (Delta), Capt. years of service Charles Hogeman (United), and Capt. Tim Canoll. F/O Preston Greene (FedEx Express MEC Security chairman and dedication Express) was honored with the from 2012 to 2016, he worked to making the Association’s Aviation Security closely with the TSA to advance “Capt. Hogeman’s dedicated North American air transport Award for his valued guidance risk-based screening methods work to enhance aviation safety system the safest in the world.” and extensive work to promote and flight deck protective mea- will have a lasting effect within our Accepting the award, Hoge- aviation security, specifically in sures and to provide a greater industry for decades to come,” man remarked, “There’s an old the realm of air cargo. understanding of emerging Canoll remarked. “His passion for adage that there are no politics “F/O Greene’s dedication and issues, such as the insider threat, safety, combined with experience in safety.… But I would turn commitment to his fellow pilots cybersecurity, and threatened as a pilot instructor, has helped that around and say that safety, and aviation security overall have airspace management. Since change the way pilots are trained security, and pilot assistance are been instrumental in achieving May 2013, he’s served as vice today and has strengthened the our politics. It’s what’s important results that will be felt throughout chairman of ALPA’s President’s safety of air travel.” to us, and we’ll never apologize ALPA and our industry for years Committee for Cargo. As ALPA’s Aviation Safety to anyone for being the strong, to come,” said Canoll. “Through Upon accepting his award, chairman from 2011 to 2016, unwavering voice in the air safety his dedicated efforts, F/O Greene Greene said, “After all the layers Hogeman led ALPA’s efforts in dialogue as we work collabora- has served as a powerful advo- of security, once that main door is advancing numerous initiatives tively to identify threats and risks cate for cargo pilots on numerous closed and we take off, it’s just us. in North America. His work to and to develop solutions to keep aviation security initiatives. It’s an We’re the ones who will have to help shape and secure training the airspace safe.”

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PRESIDENTIAL CITATIONS

n the day preceding In addition to his work with the Air Safety Forum’s ALPA’s Safety Council, Ham- O awards banquet, Capt. mond also serves as chairman Tim Canoll, ALPA’s president, of the Delta MEC’s Central Air presented two presidential Safety Committee, where he’s citations to “pilots who have been a tireless advocate for avia- performed outstanding work on tion safety. His work in advancing behalf of the Association and its safety reporting programs has members.” This year’s recipients resulted in a collaborative ap- were Capt. Scott Hammond proach between the pilot group (Delta) and F/O Matt Clark and management. (Delta). “ALPA volunteers like F/O “Capt. Hammond’s dedication Clark are the foundation of our to his colleagues and to advanc- union and a major component in ing the airline piloting profession ensuring that ALPA remains the is a stellar example of how one largest, most effective nongov- individual can impact an entire in- ernmental safety organization Capt. Scott Hammond (Delta) F/O Matt Clark (Delta) dustry,” said Canoll. “Through his in the world,” said Canoll. “His efforts on ALPA’s Safety Council, dedication to ensuring that pilots Capt. Hammond has promoted have the resources needed to to recognize his numerous ac- Security Committee, Clark has a safer environment for pilots protect the cockpit helps pro- complishments that continue to been a strong advocate for pilots around the globe. He’s a true mote aviation security across the advance the piloting profession.” through his role with the Critical asset to ALPA and a powerful industry. We’re grateful for all of In addition to serving as chair- Incident Response Program and advocate for aviation safety.” F/O Clark’s efforts and proud man of the Delta MEC’s Aviation the Delta Pilot Network.

AIRPORT SAFETY LIAISON AWARD AIRPORT RECOGNITION n July 20, the that the line-pilot perspec- final day of the tive was considered in all During the last day of the Air Safety Forum, Dane O forum, Capt. proposals that affect the County Regional Airport in Madison, Wis., was Mike Wickboldt (Spirit) airport. honored as ALPA’s 2016 Airport of the Year for received ALPA’s Outstand- “Pilots across the coun- its collaborative approach to keeping aviation ing Airport Safety Liaison try rely on ALPA’s airport safety its top priority by regularly seeking input Award for his efforts safety liaisons to be the from industry stakeholders. to advance the highest voice of their profession at One of the airport’s recent projects of note standards of aviation safety airports nationwide. We’re was the installation of a new instrument landing at McCarran International thankful for Capt. Wick- system on the main runway, which helps provide Airport in Las Vegas, Nev. boldt’s efforts to ensure precision navigation guidance to approaching air- “For years, Capt. Wick- that pilots continue to be a craft during adverse weather conditions. Airport boldt has worked with lo- driving factor in all matters officials thoroughly communicated construction cal stakeholders to ensure Capt. Mike Wickboldt that could impact the area plans and other airport developments to ALPA that, as commercial areas (Spirit) in which we work,” added and aviation stakeholders, keeping safety at the near the airport continue Canoll. forefront of the process and directly increasing the to develop, we keep the of future real estate In addition to serving as level of safety. importance of maintain- development. After new the airport safety liaison “The Dane County Regional Airport team ing the highest possible Las Vegas sports franchises for McCarran International clearly understands the importance of staying standards of aviation safety were announced, pro- Airport, Wickboldt is the ahead of the safety curve at all times,” said Canoll. for the passengers and posed locations for a new course director of ALPA’s “The airport proactively solicits ALPA pilots’ ex- air cargo shippers who stadium and arena pre- Accident Investigation pertise and feedback on numerous issues, which depend on air transporta- sented possible challenges Course, a course instruc- ultimately helps mitigate potential operational tion at the forefront of for landing and departing tor of ALPA’s Advanced issues down the road. Dane County Regional discussions,” Canoll said. aircraft. Wickboldt quickly Accident Investigation Airport is a stellar aviation safety partner, and Wickboldt has actively developed good working Course, and has par- ALPA commends its tactical, cooperative operat- engaged local airport lead- relationships with airport ticipated in NTSB accident ing philosophy.” ers to address the effects stakeholders to ensure investigations.

30 » Air Line Pilot August 2017 ALPA PAYS TRIBUTE TO CAPT. DON MCCLURE Former ALPA Award Recipients uring the Air Safety Forum awards banquet, ALPA honored Engineering & Air For a listing of past ALPA safety, security, and pilot assistance award- D Safety Department staff member Capt. ees, go to safetyforum.alpa.org. Don McClure (Eastern), who passed away in May. McClure served the Association for 52 years, first as a pilot representative and accident investigator See More for the Eastern Air Lines Master Executive Council ALPA honors Capt. Don McClure (Eastern) for his For expanded coverage, photos, and and on ALPA’s Accident Investigation Board and years of dedication and service. From left, Capt. video of the Air Safety Forum, go to Tim Canoll; Donna McClure, Don’s wife; Steve safetyforum.alpa.org. later working in the Engineering & Air Safety McClure, Don’s son; Terri McClure, Steve’s wife; Department. and Lori Garver. Lori Garver, ALPA’s general manager, presented members of McClure’s family with a plaque and a true ALPA asset. He had a wonderful sense honoring his dedicated and tireless service to his of humor and, although I only knew him for a brief fellow pilots, sharing that “Capt. McClure was the period, I can tell you he was a great guy. He will be consummate professional, a man of great integrity, sorely missed.”

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2017-08-atp-alpa-fp.indd 1 6/20/17 7:52 AM Air Line Pilot Feature Article » SECRETARY-TREASURERS CONFERENCE Attendee C mments Capt. Dave Power (WestJet) and F/O Peter Balis (Air Georgian), secretary- treasurers for the Association’s newest pilot groups, received their first expo- Responsibility, sure to ALPA’s full staff at the recent Secretary-Treasurers Conference, and both were impressed. “The support system in place is fantastic,” said Balis. Accountability, “Every presentation ended with ‘Give us a call, we’re here for you.’ I love the Credibility attitude.” Power said his biggest surprise was Annual Secretary-Treasurers Conference learning about the size of the staff & and noted that he looked forward to Supports Efforts in All Three Areas “bringing all this information back to our pilots. It’s been invaluable to By Kevin Cuddihy, Contributing Writer network with the other secretary-treasurers and staff.” apt. Randy Helling, ALPA’s vice purview—governance, membership, and president–finance/treasurer, elections and balloting—and encouraged Capt. Darrell Cox (Mesa), his pilot C welcomed 15 pilot volunteers from attendees to call him at any time if they group’s treasurer, has attended the 13 master executive councils (MECs) to had questions. conference multiple times and echoed the Association’s Secretary-Treasurers Throughout the three-day event, partici- his colleague’s comments. “The Conference held June 20–22 in the union’s pants heard from ALPA national officers resources available are just amazing. Herndon, Va., Conference Center. and staff members who will support them It’s like recurrent training, almost. And “Managing the pilots’ money used to be in their work, including a briefing from there’s always a new policy, a new a routine administrative activity,” Helling Lori Garver, ALPA’s general manager, who procedure to learn about.” told attendees, “but since we’ve gone provided a rundown of the “ALPA toolbox of through more challenging financial times, resources” available to them. She empha- it’s become more and more important.” sized that ALPA is a pilot-led organization tion effort. Expected to roll out He reminded the pilot volunteers, “It’s and that staff takes direction from pilot this year are your pilots’ money,” and emphasized three volunteers. “These are your dues dollars,” key words to attendees: responsible, ac- she said, “and we take that very seriously.”  new finance reporting tools in the form countable, and credible. “If you’re respon- Attendees received training in both the of dashboards and drill-downs, sible with your decisions and accountable financial and administrative aspects of to your pilots, you’ll have credibility with their positions, such as budget reports,  new features for the Pilot Compensa- them.” Robert’s Rules of Order, strategic plan- tion System, including the ability to Capt. Bill Couette, ALPA’s vice presi- ning, and their dues obligations and request to store or use vacation bank dent–administration/secretary, spoke collection responsibilities. They also re- days, and about the importance of in-person ceived presentations from staff members connections and encouraged attendees in ALPA’s Information Technology and  additional eLearning modules. to learn from both the presenters and Services, Government Affairs, and Human from each other. “Take advantage of the Resources Departments. “We’re on a path to eventually be state of opportunities you have here to talk to In addition to training, the attendees the art in our use of IT/business intelligence people face-to-face,” he suggested. He heard about upcoming improvements as capabilities,” said Beth Robinson, director of also highlighted the three areas under his part of ALPA’s ongoing system moderniza- ALPA’s Finance Department.

Conference Takeaways Capt. Couette ments, Robert’s Rules of  Order, and sending a copy of Take care of your the minutes to the home office Capt. Helling monthly input files, leave of within 30 days. need to do the job. absence reports, and delin-   Provide as much notice as It’s the pilots’  The support you get doesn’t quency reports. possible of any potential ten- money—spend it stop when the conference is  responsibly. Review and understand your tative agreement ratification over. Master Executive Council (MEC)  votes to allow ample record We must practice ongoing  Look for ways to say yes policy manual. review and prep time. fiscal discipline. to requests while still staying  Understand how to run an  Communicate with your  within budget and supporting This conference is about MEC meeting, including the membership team, with your your strategic plan. giving you the tools you proxy and quorum require- members, and with ALPA staff.

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Courses Help Start Pilot Volunteers On Their ASO Journey

where I could fit in well within the organization,” she said. “I came here knowing that I wanted to help; this course has pointed me in the direction where I can be of the most help.” After an introduction and a broad organizational overview, seven pilots split off into the Security Training Course (STC) for the final two days while the rest completed BSS training. On the final day, 11 members of the group attended Airport Safety Liaison (ASL) Training. Capt. Eric Herman (Sun Country) head- ed up the STC, providing a primer for the Safety reps attend training in ALPA’s Herndon, Va., Conference Center. pilots interested in that cornerstone of the ASO. The volunteers received an intro- ore than 40 pilots from 14 pilot you with the training you need so you can duction to ALPA policies, procedures, and groups started their journeys confidently go out as an ALPA representa- resources; a briefing on legal responsibili- M within ALPA’s Air Safety Organi- tive and serve your fellow pilots.” ties; a primer on the mission, dynamics, zation (ASO) by attending the Basic Safety Throughout the course, the pilots and structure of aviation security as well School (BSS) training course June 27–29 in learned about their responsibilities as current threats; and a session on crew- ALPA’s Herndon, Va., Conference Center. within their master executive council’s member self-defense training. Capt. Joe DePete, ALPA’s first vice presi- (MEC) safety structure as well as the “Aviation security is of utmost im- dent and national safety coordinator, resources available to them from ALPA’s portance,” Herman said. “This course greeted the pilots on their first day and pilot leaders and staff. After primers on provides our volunteers the resources and stressed the importance of their work. administrative matters and legal respon- training they need to fulfill their posi- “You’re doing the things that created this sibilities, the pilots received introduc- tions and support their fellow pilots.” union,” he told them. “You’re essential to tions to potential areas of work for them, In the half-day ASL training, pilots this organization. What you think, what including safety programs such as ASAP, learned about the importance of the you do, and what you say—it matters.” FOQA, and SMS; the Critical Incident position and how they can effect change. Capt. Mike Schilz (Delta), ALPA’s BSS Response Program; and accident/incident “Your job as an ASL,” explained course course director, explained that the BSS investigation. For the latter, pilots were instructor F/O Mark Crystal (ExpressJet), curriculum provides pilot volunteers a taken through a simulated accident and “is to show airport personnel how mutual wide breadth of information about the shown the basics of cognitive interview- cooperation can result in mutual benefit.” ASO and its programs, offering a means ing, the field and report phases of an Volunteers received an overview of the for pilots to narrow their focus based on investigation, and crash site hazards. ASL program, an explanation of areas of personal interest and abilities. “Many F/O Paul Blanchet (Air Transat), a mem- concentration, and notes on getting to people attend this course without knowing ber of his pilot group’s Central Air Safety know the right people—both within ALPA exactly what resources ALPA offers or Committee, came away impressed by the and at the assigned airport—and sharing what areas they can work in,” said Schilz. thoroughness of the course. “I’ve learned information and ideas both ways regu- “We want them to leave here knowing way more than I expected,” he said. “I’m larly. “An effective ASL communicates,” where they can best contribute and feeling amazed by the organization, the offices, concluded Crystal. confident that they have the tools needed.” and the people involved. It’s motivated me If you’re interested in volunteering Joining Schilz in presenting the class a lot to go back to my pilots and share all within your MEC in the areas of safety, were Capt. Jeff Perin (Spirit), Capt. John this information.” security, or pilot assistance, contact your McFadden (United), and F/O Don Sterling F/O Jennifer Jakubiec (Air Wisconsin) MEC’s Central Air Safety chairman for (United). “You’re now considered an ALPA said the course helped narrow her poten- more information. resource,” announced Perin at the start of tial focus within the ASO. “It opened my

the three days. “Our mission is to provide eyes to what committees there are and —Kevin Cuddihy, Contributing Writer Photo: Kevin Cuddihy

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Exploring Aviation’s History United Pilot “Enlists” For CAF Duties

By John Perkinson, Senior Staff Writer

apt. Valerie Scott (United) recently began training in a PBJ-1J, the U.S. C Marine version of the vintage B-25 Mitchell bomber. The Commemora- tive Air Force’s (CAF) Devil Dog, as the Capt. Valerie Scott (United) next to and aircraft is known, is much different from  in the cockpit of the Commemorative Air the airliner she usually flies, but she took Force’s Devil Dog, a PBJ-1J she flew to on the challenge to expand her horizons. Oshkosh, Wis., this summer. Scott, who’ll be retiring from United in a few years, is exploring new opportunities convention. about aviation, and being able to see, for the next chapter of her life. In addition to her “bomber” responsibili- touch, and ride in this classic airplane “I’m in my final four, as I call it, and ties, Scott also joined the CAF’s memorial “would help young people relate to this looking for something I can transition WASP Squadron. The original WASPs, or period in history in a whole new way,” she to,” she remarked. Women Airforce Service Pilots, made a acknowledged. When United Airlines opted to close name for themselves ferrying military air- The United captain noted that the CAF its B-767/757 domicile in Denver, Colo., craft more than 60 million miles is launching a new national several years ago, Scott decided to stick during the 1940s, enabling male educational outreach cam- with these aircraft types and transfer to pilots to concentrate on combat paign, similar to its Red Tail the carrier’s Houston, Tex., pilot base. She missions. These 1,000-plus project in 2011, honoring the and her husband, a retired corporate pi- female aviators were required Tuskegee Airmen. CAF Rise lot, soon began nosing around FBOs near to have preexisting pilot licenses What’s in a Above: WASP will recall the Georgetown, Tex., where they moved, hop- and were trained by the U.S. Name? inspirational story of these ing to get back into general aviation. The Army Air Forces at Avenger Field A “Devil Dog” is a nick- extraordinary female aviators last FBO they visited is home to Devil Dog. in Sweetwater, Tex. name for a U.S. marine. To who overcame a social stigma “I saw the plane in the back corner of Despite the program’s find out where this iconic to serve their country with aircraft performs next, the hangar and thought, ‘Okay, I’ve found tremendous success, women go to www.devildog- honor and distinction. In addi- my home,’” she said. serving as military pilots during squadron.com. To learn tion to exhibits and presenta- Devil Dog’s livery commemorates the this era was controversial, and, more about the CAF Rise tions, the CAF is working on Number 3 aircraft of Marine Bombing after the war, the WASPs were Above: WASP project, visit a documentary combining Squadron 612, which flew World War II released from service. All WASP riseabovewasp.org. historic footage with inter- Pacific-theater night attacks on enemy records became classified and views of surviving WASPs. shipping, using radar to locate its targets. were locked away for 35 years. It wasn’t This past Memorial Day weekend, Scott The original PBJ completed 22 missions until 1977 that the WASPs were right- attended a reunion at the National WASP before its demise. fully granted veteran status, thanks to WWII Museum in Sweetwater. “It was Scott spent her first year with the Devil a law signed by President Jimmy Carter. wonderful to meet these women who Dog Squadron as a docent, talking about In 2009, this revolutionary program was helped break the gender barrier for flying the airplane’s history at air shows and honored with the Congressional Gold careers,” she noted, adding that 11 of them selling souvenirs to help fund the opera- Medal. attended the ceremony. And as Scott ap- tion. She eventually became an aircraft Scott noted that among its activities, proaches her imminent airline retirement sponsor and now sits in the cockpit’s the CAF WASPs are raising funds to pur- and continues her burgeoning relation- right seat. Most recently, she flew the chase a T-6, one of the aircraft originally ship with the CAF Devil Dog and WASP aircraft to Oshkosh, Wis., to participate in used to train the unit’s female pilots. Part squadrons, it appears that aviation’s past

Photos courtesy of Capt. Valerie Scottthis (United) summer’s EAA AirVenture fly-in and of the CAF’s goal is to educate the public could just be the key to her future.

August 2017 Air Line Pilot » 35 Health Watch

Can You Hear Me Now?

New Studies Offer Insights About Aviation Noise and that nearly 360 million people live with disabling hearing loss worldwide. By ALPA Staff While aural injury is largely preventable, nearly 70 percent never or rarely use he results of two important interna- found that sound levels while wearing a noise protection. tional studies publicized earlier this headset over just one ear were generally T year examine the potential harm higher than cockpit noise levels. Stud- WHAT CANADIAN AND U.S. PILOTS NEED TO and cumulative effects of aviation work- ies show that jet cockpit noise levels are KNOW place noise. The reports shed new light on generally between 83.5 and 88.1 dB. A In its guide for aviation medical examin- the damage airport and aircraft sound lev- significant number of the 487 pilots in the ers, the FAA requires that an airline pilot els can inflict on pilots and other aviation study indicated they used their headsets “demonstrate hearing of an average con- workers and the need to take appropriate in this manner to better understand other versational voice in a quiet room, using precautions to protect hearing and the crewmembers. The study reveals that both ears at 6 feet, with the back turned to ability to respond to a variety of auditory the examiner or pass one of the audiomet- cues essential for flight operations. ric tests….” For those required to take an The first study, titled “Occupational audiometric speech discrimination test, Exposure Assessment of Ramp Operators pilots must achieve a score of at least 70 of a Brazilian Airport to Heat and Noise,” percent reception in one ear. looked at the effects of weather and sound Questions About In Canada, hearing is tested with a generated by aircraft turbines. The study Hearing Loss? whispered voice or a screening audio- noted that even brief exposure to noise scope. If there’s evidence of decreased Members with questions about hearing should encountered on the ramp can have perma- speak to their aviation medical examiners or con- hearing, the doctor may request that the nent repercussions and emphasized the tact the Aviation Medicine Advisory Service, ALPA’s pilot be tested with an audiometer to importance of using hearing protection. aeromedical office, at www.aviationmedicine.com obtain a pure-tone audiogram. Transport The second and perhaps more pertinent or call 303-341-4435, Monday through Friday, Canada notes, “Professional aircrew are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. mountain time. Canadian report, “Noise Exposure and Auditory ALPA members can call David Noble, the Associa- routinely required to submit an audio- Thresholds of German Airline Pilots: A tion’s pilot health consultant, in the Association’s gram on initial examination, and again Cross-Sectional Study,” analyzed hearing Toronto, Ont., office toll-free at 1-800-561-9576. after age 55.” thresholds with respect to ambient noise The effectiveness of ear plugs and other and communication sound. Without any pilots using this technique tend, on aver- auditory protection devices is indicated auditory protection, pilots are exposed age, to increase their headset volumes by by a noise-reduction rating (NRR) sys- to between 71 and 84 decibels (dB) in the 10 dB above the cockpit noise level. Noise tem. Good-quality, properly fitting foam cockpit during flight. A decibel is a unit levels on the flight deck of prop aircraft ear plugs typically reduce environmental of measure that quantifies the intensity averaged 95 dB, indicating that these sound levels by 25–30 dB. Quality hearing of a sound by comparing it with levels of pilots should continuously wear hearing protection is recommended for flightcrew a logarithmic scale. For example, a sound protection. members when performing preflight and level that is 20 dB higher is 100 times as As part of its Public Health Ground postflight walkarounds and during other loud. Rounds series, the U.S. Centers for Disease loud outdoor airport activities. The CDC’s Dangerous noise levels occur when Control and Prevention (CDC) presented National Institute of Occupational Safety the ear is exposed to 85 dB continuously a webinar in June titled “It’s Loud Out and Health lists the NRR for hearing for eight hours, or 115 dB intermittently There: Hearing Health Across the Lifes- protection devices in its Hearing Protector for 30 seconds. Interestingly, researchers pan.” The CDC highlighted that loud noise Device Compendium.

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 F/O Mike  Capt. Andrew  Capt. Russell  Capt. Mike  F/O Karen Lacy  Capt. Matthew  Capt. Dan Hamilton (United) Massey (Delta) Sklenka McMackin (ExpressJet) Chadwick Adamus (FedEx Express) (JetBlue) Atlantic Southeast, (Air Wisconsin) (Jazz Aviation) Endeavor Air, Compass, Express- Air Wisconsin, Air Georgian, Air Envoy Air, Jet, Island Air, Alaska, Commut- Transat, Bearskin, Frontier, PSA, Sun Country, Air, Mesa, Spirit, Calm Air, Canadian Capt. Tim Capt. Joe Hawaiian, JetBlue, Virgin America Trans States North, First Air, Jazz Canoll DePete Piedmont, Air Aviation, Kelowna President First Vice Transport Flightcraft, Wasaya, International WestJet President

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Bearskin–BRS MEC First Air–FAB MEC Sun Country–SCA MEC As a backup number, call 703-892-4180. 807-628-5683 1-877-459-3272 952-853-2393 To report a safety problem or airspace system deficiency, call 1-800-424-2470 or e-mail Calm Air–CMA MEC Frontier–FFT MEC Trans States–TSA MEC [email protected]. 204-471-1000 720-245-7364 412-780-9036 Canadian North–CNP MEC Hawaiian–HAL MEC United–UAL MEC 2017 EBCB Schedule 780-718-6012 808-836-2572 847-292-1700 The Association’s Election and Ballot Certification *CanJet–CJA MEC Island Air–AIS MEC Virgin America–VRD MEC Board’s schedule for counting ballots is August 1-800-959-1751 808-838-0188 435-962-0951 10, September 8, October 10, November 10, and December 8. CommutAir–CMT MEC Jazz Aviation–JAZ MEC Wasaya–WSG MEC Any ALPA member in good standing may be pres- 518-332-7494 1-800-561-9576 807-624-7270 ent as an observer during any meeting. 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