Here’S Still a Lot of Progress to Make, and We’Re Ready for the Challenge
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March 2019 22 30 24 32 28 Also Featuring: Letter from the Publisher 8 Aviator Bulletins 10 Why is Your Trough Negatively Tilted? 36 Climbing 38 4 | Aero Crew News BACK TO CONTENTS the grid New Airline Updated Flight Attendant Legacy Regional Alaska Airlines Air Wisconsin The Mainline Grid 46 American Airlines Cape Air Delta Air Lines Compass Airlines Legacy, Major, Cargo & International Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Corvus Airways United Airlines CommutAir General Information Endeavor Air Work Rules Envoy Additional Compensation Details Major ExpressJet Airlines Allegiant Air GoJet Airlines Airline Base Map Frontier Airlines Horizon Air JetBlue Airways Island Air Southwest Airlines Mesa Airlines Spirit Airlines Republic Airways The Regional Grid 54 Sun Country Airlines Seaborne Airlines Virgin America Skywest Airlines General Information Silver Airways Trans States Airlines Work Rules PSA Airlines Additional Compensation Details Cargo Piedmont Airlines ABX Air Airline Base Map Ameriflight Atlas Air FedEx Express Kalitta Air The Flight Attendant Grid 62 UPS General Information Work Rules Additional Compensation Details March 2019 | 5 THE WORLD’S LARGEST NETWORK OF LGBT AVIATORS AND ENTHUSIASTS Let Your Dreams Take Flight There’s still a lot of progress to make, and we’re ready for the challenge. The NGPA is a leader in helping aviators, whether it’s through career enhancement, advocating for civil rights, or having killer networking and social events. We’ve given away over $255,000 to aspiring aviators to further their education. We welcome everyone, gay or straight, to join us and Need to Build Hours? SEE WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER. Yes No Airman Trainee First Ocer Work part-time Enjoy the best benets while earning hours in the regional industry at your preferred and up to $57,000 in ight school $ bonuses No obligations Upgrade as soon as one year with Worldwide United travel privileges previous qualifying experience Unique mentoring opportunities Complimentary CTP course Streamlined AT-FO interview Commuter friendly policy Enroll in United’s Career Path Program JOIN THE GLOBAL LGBT AVIATION COMMUNITY AT NGPA.ORG Guaranteed participation in the United hiring process UPCOMING EVENTS NGPA CAPE COD CLASSIC / PROVINCETOWN, MA 9.18-20/2015 NGPA WINTER WARM-UP & INDUSTRY EXPO / PALM SPRINGS, CA 01.21-24/2016 Apply Today at www.airwis.com/pilots REACH AN AFFLUENT COMMUNITY OF LGBT AVIATORS AT THE NGPA INDUSTRY EXPO. E: [email protected] NGPA_Advertisement-FullPage.indd 1 7/16/15 11:59 PM Let Your Dreams Take Flight Yes Need to Build Hours? No Airman Trainee First Ocer Work part-time Enjoy the best benets while earning hours in the regional industry at your preferred and up to $57,000 in ight school $ bonuses No obligations Upgrade as soon as one year with Worldwide United travel privileges previous qualifying experience Unique mentoring opportunities Complimentary CTP course Streamlined AT-FO interview Commuter friendly policy Enroll in United’s Career Path Program Guaranteed participation in the United hiring process Apply Today at www.airwis.com/pilots Dear readers, You must wonder, what does Mt. Kilimanjaro have to do with aviation? Well, aside from the fact that it rises over 16,000’ into the space we fly, nothing at all. I have chosen to publish this story because one of our fellow aviators who has been an inspiration to me, took on the challenge to climb this massive volcano. Abingdon’s drive and vibe are incredible – as an avia- tor, as an entrepreneur and as a person. I first meet Abingdon Mullin at a Women in Aviation conference in Nash- ville, Tennessee in 2016, three years ago this month. A mutual friend had said, “She is an amazing woman, you have to talk to her and do a story about her!” He introduced us, and I agreed. I was truly inspired by her accomplishments back then and she continues to amaze me in her journeys. I hope you find her inspiring, too! Fly and climb safe! Craig D. Pieper About the Publisher Craig Pieper is the Publisher and Founder of Aero Crew News. Craig obtained his Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Science, along with a minor in Aviation Weather, from Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University in 2001. Craig is also a Captain for a regional airline with a type rating in the Embraer 145 and has logged over 7,000 hours of flying time since his introductory flight on November 14th, 1992. 8 | Aero Crew News BACK TO CONTENTS February 2019 Aero Crew News’ featured another valued organization that serves our professions and our industry – Women in Aviation, International. Their ranks continue to grow (are not exclusive to women) and their good works are CREDITS expanding and maturing continuously. We also offer a special feature this month, Buying Your First Airplane by Mike Davis that will provide some solid insight into that daunting endeavor. We have a new contributor, Katrina Kaye in the Pilot Fitness space with a piece Publisher / Founder about useful gadgets for helping with your fitness and Craig Pieper health monitoring. Your financial health continues to a worthy topic and this month we have a couple of pieces Aero Crew Solutions, CEO that merit attention: In Money, find Is Your 401k on Scott Rehn Autopilot? by David Camarillo, and for tips on qualifying for the best possible mortgage, read Jonathan Kulak’s Editor piece titled Tips for a Smooth Mortgage Transaction. Deborah Bandy In her Aviation Relocation column, Tracy DuCharme demystifies the new real estate options for sellers in Layout Design Which Option is Best for You. Perspectives features Charlotte Dameron Kristopher Olsen’s, You Can Learn a Lot on the Ground. This month’s Squall Line will have you thinking about Additional Contributors bombs– meteorological bombs. As always, if you’re in Tracy DuCharme, Scott Stahl,, the hunt for a new employer, be sure to go to the Grids. Matthew Rutowski, Joshua Dils, If you have comments or content ideas, please write to James C Knapp, Meredith Edwards, us at [email protected]. Anthony Lorenti Aviator Bulletins Provided by the companies listed Photographs By Photographs as noted. Grid Updates Email [email protected] Social Media Marketing By Aero Crew Marketing Nate Racine, Tyler Sutton Aerocrewsolutions.com/marketing © 2019 Aero Crew News, All Rights Reserved. March 2019 | 9 AVIATOR BULLETINS Image provided by CommutAir CommutAir, a United Express Carrier, Announces Richard Hoefling as President and CEO n January 18, 2019, CommutAir, a United Express “CommutAir operates approximately 150 daily flights to regional carrier, announced the appointment of and from cities that United serves in the eastern half Richard (Rick) Hoefling to the role of president of the U.S. and Canada, connecting them to United’s Oand chief executive officer, effective February 1. large hubs at Newark and Washington Dulles,” said Hoefling served as vice president – Newark for United CommutAir Executive Chairman John Sullivan. “Rick’s Airlines and oversaw the carrier’s operations at career has included direct leadership responsibility both Newark Liberty and LaGuardia airports, which for all aspects of the hub’s operational performance average more than 450 daily flight departures, with for all of United’s flights, including those of its combined staffing of more than 14,000 employees. regional partners. Rick’s 34 years of experience will be Prior to this, Rick led United’s Station Operations indispensable to our company, especially as we are Center at Newark and was responsible for the hub’s planning for network and fleet growth. We are pleased strategic planning and business development. In to welcome Rick, his wife Tracy, daughter Lauren and his addition, he has coordinated air traffic systems and son Ricky into the CommutAir family.” ACN emergency response teams, designed and executed business continuity plans, and overseen all facilities maintenance and vendor contracts at the hub. 10 | Aero Crew News BACK TO CONTENTS Marvel Studios’ first female-lead Super Hero Captain Marvel takes to the skies with Alaska Airlines Image provided by Alaska Airlines head of the highly-anticipated release of Marvel, the plane will visit fans throughout the country Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel on March 8, via cross-country routes and flights to Hawaii. International Women›s Day, Alaska Airlines Aunveiled a special-edition plane today, featuring Marvel Studios fans can follow Alaska Airlines Marvel Studios› first female Super Hero lead. on Twitter and on Facebook to learn about the The Captain Marvel-themed plane was debuted today promotions related to the new film. From Feb. 6-9, at Sea-Tac International Airport at a gate celebration Alaska Airlines social fans and followers can enter for for guests flying to Orange County, California. a chance to win one pair of tickets to the premiere of Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel, including roundtrip “This new plane featuring Captain Marvel will airfare and hotel accommodations for two in Los delight guests of all ages,” said Natalie Bowman, Angeles. Terms and conditions are available online. Alaska Airlines’ managing director of marketing and advertising. “We’re excited to showcase a pilot who’s About Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel risen to Super Hero status––an image that embodies Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” is strength and confidence and inspires future aviators an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period across our expansive network to go further.” in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes Decked out in a stunning red and navy suit, Captain one of the universe’s most powerful heroes.