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NOVEMBER 2014 n OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION, INTERNATIONAL Highlights From This Year’s BOD Meeting Page 16 BOD Elects Capt. Timothy Canoll ALPA’s Next President Page 16 Follow us on Twitter PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. PRINTED IN @wearealpa Sponsored Airline- Career Track ATP offers the airline pilot career training solution with a career track from zero time to 1500 hours sponsored by ATP’s airline alliances. Airline Career Demand for airline pilots and ATP graduates is soaring, with month FAST TRACK the “1500 hour rule” and retirements at the majors. Pilot Program Airlines have selected ATP as a preferred training provider AIRLINES to build their pilot pipelines with the best training in the fastest time frame possible. 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Check ATPFlightSchool.com for details. 2014-11-ATP-ALPA-FP.indd 1 10/1/14 10:17 AM ALPA’s 45th BOD What the snarge! Ebola update. OGG—the mystery is takes action. solved. Page 16 Page 23 Page 20 Page 36 TakingOff Moving Forward—With Unrelenting Focus and Determination s this issue goes to press, we’re barely a and all that it represents—advocacy and week out from the adjournment of the bargaining on behalf of airline pilots—is the AAssociation’s 45th Board of Directors professional passion of the staff members who Our union is meeting—my first one—and I’m extremely mo- support the union. It is a just cause we believe tivated after an exciting in. And we have 51,000 reasons why our made up of and productive week. efforts are worthwhile. incredibly de- I watched this union’s ALPA is indeed pilot- elected representatives led and staff-supported, termined pilots accomplish an impres- and we charge forward and an equally sive amount of work with objectivity, impar- devoted staff. with the laser focus need- tiality, and ferocity. ed to move the Association As I mentioned earlier, I This is a formula and the entire airline piloting am extremely motivated for success that profession forward. Among the by the impressive work work that needed to be done: that ALPA members sets ALPA apart reassessing and fine-tuning ALPA’s strategic were able to complete in a relatively short from all other plan, deliberating and voting on key directional period of time. And I would be remiss if I didn’t unions. changes to the Association’s finances, and elect- say that I felt a similar respect as I observed ing the slate of national officers who will lead the the staff supporting the meeting, both onsite union for the next four years. and in our offices throughout the United States Lori Garver The Board of Directors delegates have the and Canada. Our union is made up of incredibly General Manager responsibility to carry forth the wishes and determined pilots and an equally devoted staff. [email protected] concerns of their members. And, likewise, the This is a formula for success that sets ALPA staff—your staff—has the responsibility to apart from all other unions. support the efforts and priorities of this union. As the 2014 Board of Directors meeting moves And we do so with unrelenting focus, thoughtful farther away in our collective rearview mirror, we— strategy, and fierce determination. pilots and staff alike—are stronger moving forward The Air Line Pilots Association, International because of it. 4 Air Line Pilot November 2014 AviationMatters Stronger Moving Forward rogress is always hard work. Achievement isn’t easy. Gains But we are not letting up with are the result of grit and determination. As members of these one level of safety and PALPA, we carry that determination like no one else. Thanks security achievements; we remain to it, our union members have seen our ideas and our actions squarely focused on driving ac- become elements of needed change for our profession and our tion on the Safe Skies Act, which industry. will correct the cargo “carveout” Our union is strong. Perhaps the strongest it has ever been. from FAR 117 rules, and on other Our strength advantage defines us. It not only permits but actions to make ALPA’s goal a compels us to step forward and to lead as the voice of the airline reality. pilot, the indispensable union in the industry, and the workhorses In the bargaining arena, for positive change. we must continue to pursue a How has ALPA seized this strength advantage? We have reor- bargaining agenda that justly ganized—aligning our structure and staffing with our members’ rewards our members for their goals. We have dramatically improved our processes to enhance contributions to the success of efficiencies and eliminate waste. We have expanded our services their carriers. We can have stable ALPA’s work is a to our members. We have eliminated external risks that once and mutually beneficial business cast a dark shadow over our union. And we have put ALPA in a relationships with managements never-ending solid financial position. that respect our Association. They mission. It’s a true This strength advantage is our foundation, and it will serve must also share our interest in cause. We must ALPA well as we continue down the path of proactive change to mutually constructive labor rela- ensure the success of the North American airline industry and of tions.