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rides to the training required as new regulations Learning to Fly are put in place––such as the training to recog- nize and recover from upsets and stalls that was he late rocker Tom Petty is quoted by a required in the Airline Safety and FAA Extension biographer as saying he was inspired to write Act of 2010. T his song Learning to Fly after hearing a pilot The passage of the FAA Extension Act of 2010 remark that “learning to fly is easy, but coming drove the development of many new regulations down’s the hard part.” It’s true that an airline pilot’s that helped first officers to be better trained and ability to safely land an airplane––and conduct all more experienced. In the 20 years prior to this phases of flight––requires years of training. congressional action, more than 1,100 passengers ALPA members know well the continuous lost their lives in U.S. airline accidents. Since then, training that’s involved in an airline pilot career. that number has been reduced to zero. However, the traveling and shipping public as well Despite this progress, special interests sought as government officials, regulators, and lawmak- in this year’s FAA reauthorization process to ers may not fully understand the training require- overturn these first officer qualification rules so ments or their role in helping that they can increase their airline pilots to keep our skies profits. They failed because the safest in the world. To tell the story every ALPA member who To tell the story of what it of what it takes to walked the halls of Congress takes to learn and maintain “ or participated in our Call the skills needed to be an air- learn and maintain to Action helped our union line pilot, ALPA has launched keep flying safe. a new public-awareness cam- the skills needed to However, Congress did not paign to help remind industry be an airline pilot, reauthorize the FAA; law- influencers and the flying makers granted an extension public the ways in which ALPA has launched of the existing authorization airline pilots are “Trained for a new public- through March 30, 2018. As a Life.” The first phase of the result, the fight to maintain campaign, which features awareness campaign first officer training and radio, print, digital, and social to help remind qualifications will continue media elements (see page 36), through next spring. ALPA’s will augment our pilot and industry influencers Trained for Life campaign staff lobbying and traditional and the flying public will be a major asset as we and social media outreach to work to dispel profit-minded make clear why Washington, the ways in which spin and focus on the D.C., decision-makers should safety facts. support ALPA pilots’ positions airline pilots are Likewise, ALPA is in the on aviation safety. ‘Trained for Life.’ midst of a similar public- There are many new faces awareness push in Canada. affecting transportation policy in Washington, As a member” of the Safer Skies Coalition, our D.C. For example, President Trump has nominated union is calling to improve flawed flight-time/ Republicans Gerald “Trey” Fauth and Kyle Fortson duty-time regulations that fail to harmonize Can- as well as former ALPA member Democrat Linda ada’s outdated pilot fatigue rules with accepted Puchala to three-year terms on the National Me- fatigue science and other countries’ regulations diation Board. These three nominees now await (see page 17). Our initiative in Canada parallels Senate confirmation. ALPA’s priority of bringing all-cargo pilots under In addition, President Trump has appointed science-based flight- and duty-time regulations. Dan Elwell, who was a captain for American “I’m learning to fly, but I ain’t got wings” writes Airlines, as the FAA’s deputy administrator. Re- the legendary Petty. Our members are con- cently, the U.S. Senate confirmed David Pekoske as stantly training to fly more safely. But we do have Transportation Security Administration admin- wings—ALPA wings. istrator and former ALPA member Capt. Robert Sumwalt as National Transportation Safety Board chairman. There’s no question that airline pilots make a career-long commitment to training. It comes in many forms, from recurrent programs and check Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA President

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Editor’s note: ALPA’s Member- Veterans Affairs Committee ship Committee, By F/O David Pond (United), Chairman, Veterans Affairs Committee vide guidance on this and other areas, including how company which serves all of n honor of Veterans Day and as possible for our fellow ALPA scheduling works, how to bid a the Association’s Remembrance Day, I’d like to members by providing assis- line, how to track flight hours, I personally thank all of our U.S. tance and support. and how crew rest requirements members, includes and Canadian military service Regardless of service back- are determined. members for the sacrifices ground, the one thing that all The bulk of our work focuses two programs that they’ve made to protect and military veterans can relate to on developing transition re- focus on fur- defend our way of life. is chain of command. sources to help ALPA members We are forever grate- One of the biggest chal- in both the United States and loughed pilots and ful for their selfless lenges for a military Canada who have current and service to our nations. pilot transitioning to prior military service. To this those transitioning When the time airline flying is recog- end, we’ve taken a guide created from the military comes for a military nizing that the chain by the United Master Executive pilot to transition of command within Council that United pilots have and in the military to a civilian career, ALPA is significantly found useful and developed a ALPA stands ready to different. For example, generic transition document to reserves. The fol- offer assistance. As the proper protocol help all ALPA members. lowing is an update a retired U.S. Air Force veteran for reporting issues is very dif- By reaching out and con- with 29 years of active and ferent. While working directly necting with veterans before on the activities of reserve service, I know that the with a chief pilot or other com- they take an airline job and as move from military to airline pany official might seem logical they start their new careers, we these two groups. pilot can be difficult. As chair- in the chain of command, this can explain the benefits and man of ALPA’s Veterans Affairs action could unintentionally importance of ALPA, help guide Committee, I and the other work against the pilot and fel- them through the transition “By reaching out committee members work to low members. process, and welcome them into and connecting with make the transition as smooth The committee is here to pro- our union. veterans before they take an airline job… Furloughed Pilots Support Program [ALPA can] help By F/O Drew Everett (Hawaiian), Coordinator, Furloughed Pilots Support Program

guide them through he airline industry has needed resources and informa- including financial and medical the transition pro- faced its share of ups tion to make informed decisions resources, to both ALPA’s U.S. T and downs, with pilot while working to get back into and Canadian members, and cess and welcome furloughs spiking in the 1980s an ALPA cockpit. creating an adaptable version after deregulation and again Given our current low fur- of the checklist for any affected them into our union.” after the terrorist attacks of lough numbers, as the master executive F/O DAVID POND (UNITED) 9/11—when more than 7,000 FPSP coordinator I council—checklists ALPA pilots lost their jobs. In felt that it was a good for when a furlough 2007, the industry was begin- time to reengage, appears likely, when ning to show signs of recovery, update, and enhance a furlough happens, but with increasing fuel prices our furlough program and for when furlough and a downturn in the economy so that it’s reenergized recalls will take place. during the summer of 2008, the for the next time our Every member number of furloughed pilots members need to turn matters—that’s what swelled. to it. So we’re updat- being in a union is all In July 2008, Capt. John ing the content, available re- about. The FPSP stands ready Prater, then ALPA’s president, sources, and contacts informa- to provide assistance to our created the national Furloughed tion found on the website and furloughed members in order to Pilots Support Program (FPSP) giving the site a new look. We’re help get them back on the line, to help ALPA’s furloughed pilots developing a furlough check- whether that’s through a recall by providing them with the list that will offer guidance, or with another airline.

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Standing Up to Management to Protect Pilots and Their Families By Capt. Wesley Reed (FedEx Express), Chairman, Strategic Preparedness and Strike Committee

LPA has a vast network of pilot volun- year’s workshop is themed “Charting Course teers who work tirelessly on behalf of in Changing Skies” and will be held Novem- A their fellow pilots to advance the airline ber 14–15 in ALPA’s Herndon, Va., Conference piloting profession. As chairman of the As- Center, and I urge all SPSC, Pilot-to-Pilot, Family sociation’s Strategic Preparedness and Strike Awareness, and communications committee Committee (SPSC), I want to especially thank chairs and volunteers to attend. There is much those volunteers who support negotiation at stake as we strive to protect and enhance our "There is much at efforts in the strategic preparedness, Pilot-to- work rules, quality of life, and the profession. stake as we strive Pilot®, Family Awareness, and communications Many of our airlines are making record prof- arenas, as well as ALPA’s eight national SPSC its, yet they look to trim costs by cutting pilot to protect and en- members who work alongside master executive wages and benefits. In addition, some manage- council (MEC) volunteers to help achieve our ments attempt to create dissension in our ranks hance our work rules, pilots’ goals. by increasing discipline, implementing heavy- quality of life, and the Together, we strive to carry out ALPA’s strate- handed decisions, and putting company profits gic plan with respect to SPSC work by strength- before safety. profession." ening our cadre of pilot volunteers through These tactics by some managements aren’t recruitment, retention, and training and by the result of reactionary, rushed efforts—they’re enhancing the tools and resources we use to well-planned and coordinated to make our lives advocate on behalf of our members. difficult while flying the line, working in the Our efforts to support ALPA pilot group union office, and defending members at the contract negotiations have proven that while chief pilot’s desk. These managements want us it takes a lot of moving parts to achieve a new to lose faith in each other instead of focusing on collective bargaining agreement, success typi- our true bargaining opposition—top company cally hinges on two key ingredients: effective management. We must not let them. communications and solid pilot group unity. At the SPSC workshop, we’ll delve into these Informed and engaged members provide lever- topics and focus on how we can strengthen com- age that pilot leaders and negotiating committee munications with our members, and indirectly members can use to be effective at the bargain- with management, to make them more aware ing table and beyond. of these kinds of management tactics and how While some managements work productively ALPA is fighting back. For example, I believe with union leaders for the good of the airline that every union communication should focus and the pilots, others present challenges that on explaining how we’re working to protect make our work more difficult. They can astound members—and to take the extra step to point us with their disregard for the significant role out with facts how the company is either coop- that professional pilots play in making our erating or standing in our way. Pilots are smart airlines successful. How does the SPSC team individuals, and we simply need to provide them stand up to such managements and protect with all of the facts so they better understand pilots, their families, and the profession? They union and management actions in context. We do it through deliberate planning, innovative can do better in this area, and we will. brainstorming, vigilance, and constant col- Plan to attend the upcoming SPSC summit/ laboration with pilot leaders and our union’s workshop if you work in negotiations support in professional staff. any way. I hope that all of our pilot groups will Every two years, ALPA holds an SPSC sum- participate and share ideas and experiences as mit/workshop, bringing together MEC leaders, we use ALPA’s strategic plan to chart a success- pilots, and staff who work to support contract ful SPSC course in our constantly changing negotiations across pilot groups to help them skies and strengthen our stand against manage- stay up to date on important issues, share exper- ment threats. tise, debate solutions, and hone new skills. This Together, we can achieve our goals.

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P4P Says Thank You By F/O Mark Segaloff (United), President, Pilots Gromek (United), Capt. Ken Reinert (Air Wiscon- for Pilots sin), and Capt. Nathan Hillard (Delta)—reviewed every single application from our pilots. Many of n behalf of the almost 170 ALPA members them left us feeling heartbroken as they described who’ve received grants from Pilots for their losses, their uncertainty, their hopelessness. O Pilots (P4P), ALPA’s emergency relief fund, Some spoke of swallowing their pride to ask for let me say a very loud and very grateful “Thank help; others promised that as soon as they were you.” able, they would donate back to P4P every penny P4P was established in the wake of Hurricane they received. And all of them hit home. Katrina in 2005 and has aided hundreds of ALPA As a Houston, Tex., resident, I was also af- families in the decade-plus since, providing fected by this year’s hurricane season. But I hundreds of thousands of dollars in the form of count myself lucky. I wasn’t hit as hard as many Pilots for Pilots is just grants to address the devastating effects of these of my colleagues, some of whom lost just about what the name sug- disasters. But not since Katrina have we seen as everything. In the aftermath, I visited many of much need for help within our ranks. my ALPA friends, helping our community clean gests—pilots step- P4P can only provide this help if ALPA pilots up, and saw what many were—and still are—go- donate to the fund. Pilots ing through. With the ping up to help pilots for Pilots is just what the situation in Puerto Rico, in need. name suggests—pilots we’re certain that P4P stepping up to help pilots will receive more requests in need. The fund oper- for help. (You can read ates almost exclusively about other relief efforts on member donations that my ALPA colleagues and is open only to ALPA have been involved with members and their on page 25.) dependents. NEEDS YOUR HELP And while this hurri- Pilots for Pilots (P4P) provides disaster relief to ALPA members On the day before in need, but funds are running out. Please donate today to cane season may be com- Hurricane Harvey was ensure that every single ALPA member who needs help gets it. ing to a close, we must forecast to make land- Visit www.alpa.org/relieffund prepare for the future— to learn more about P4P and donate today. fall in late August, the for other widespread P4P balance was just a Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l disasters, such as the little more than $125,000. wildfires out west—and That’s a lot of money—but it wasn’t enough. Once for more ALPA members who need help. We must we saw just how devastating Harvey was going replenish the fund so that every eligible person to be, combined with the sheer number of ALPA who needs help gets help. members living in the area where it was predicted On the P4P website and in many of our commu- to hit, we knew we needed more. So we asked nications, we repeat one line regularly: “We’re all ALPA pilots for help. just a disaster away from needing P4P.” I learned that this year. While it was me this time, it could AND DID YOU EVER HELP. be you next year. Or the person sitting next to you Over the next two months—and as Irma and on your next flight. So I encourage you to visit the Maria added to the devastation and the number P4P website at www.alpa.org/relieffund and make of individuals affected—ALPA members and a donation. You can contribute one time or make other contributors responded to our requests and a recurring donation—monthly, quarterly, or donated more than $150,000 to the fund. In addi- annually. And everything you give will wind up in tion, at the recommendation of Capt. Bill Couette, the hands of a fellow ALPA member in need. ALPA’s vice president–administration/secretary As this issue goes to press, the number of ap- who oversees P4P, ALPA’s Executive Council plicants has slowed to a trickle, and it’s allowed voted to shift $75,000 to the fund. Altogether, those of us on the board to take a deep breath and this ensured that every single qualified applicant look back at what we’ve accomplished as a union. received a grant to help rebuild in the aftermath Together, we helped members in need. Together, of the destruction. we reached down and offered our hand. Together, I and the other members of the P4P board— we helped our colleagues rebuild. And together, Capt. Barry Nomann (Spirit), F/O Christine we stand tall today—and stronger for it.

8 » Air Line Pilot November 2017 will decide by the end of this nine million more than the Airline Industry News year whether it will begin number screened during the offering transatlantic flights, same time in 2016. according to The Street. JetBlue currently flies to more than 100 > INTERNATIONAL > According to Air Cargo News, destinations in the United States, DOMESTIC NEWS NEWS FedEx Express has plans to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central Alaska Airlines announced double the size of its air cargo America, and South America. CBC News reported that in that it will rename flights oper- handling facility at Incheon October a drone hit an airplane ated under the Virgin America International Airport in South � The Department of Transpor- landing at Quebec City Jean brand beginning in April tation reported that U.S. airlines Lesage International Airport, 2018, marketing them exceeded their previous the first time an unmanned as Alaska Airlines year-to-date passenger count, aircraft system collided with an flights. Alaska CEO Brad carrying 414.4 million pas- airliner in Canada, according to Tilden recently said that sengers in the first six months of Minister of Transport Marc Gar- he expects to merge Alaska 2017, compared to 403.1 million neau. No injuries were reported, and Virgin onto a single operat- in 2016. During the first two and the Transportation Safety ing certificate in January 2018. Korea. When completed in quarters of 2017, airlines served Board of Canada is conducting 2021, the facility will include a 360.9 million domestic and 53.5 an investigation. Per CBS News, two Air warehouse, office and canopy million international passengers. Wisconsin pilots reported space, and an automated cargo- According to the Associated that lasers were pointed sorting system. The new facility According to AAAE Security Press, in October a piece of at their airplanes about 30 will be able to sort up to 18,000 SmartBrief, Transportation loading equipment caught fire miles north of Boston Logan packages per hour. Security Administration (TSA) at Hong Kong International International Airport in mid- officers screened a record 239 Airport while preparing to October. The incidents are JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes million passengers between load cargo onto an American under investigation. recently announced the airline Memorial Day and Labor Day— Airlines aircraft. The fire,

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which injured one person, was cameras take photos of passen- urge passage of H.R. 2997, the Committee (ARC) on air carrier contained to the cargo equip- gers’ faces from a range of angles. House FAA reauthorization bill. training. These recommendations ment and a pallet that was be- Pilots from Delta, FedEx Express, must be taken in context with all ing loaded onto the airplane. Per BBC News, Ryanair JetBlue, Spirit, and United hand- of the work being accomplished The fire is under investigation. chief executive Michael delivered a joint letter from by the ARC in an effort to en- O’Leary has written to the ALPA, the Association of Flight At- hance pilot training,” commented Per Business Insider, the airline’s pilots offering them tendants–CWA, and the National the Association following the Australian Transport Safety better pay and conditions, Air Traffic Controllers Association FAA’s release of recommenda- Bureau recently released the saying the airline would ex- detailing how the bill protects tions from an industry workgroup final report on the disappear- ceed rates paid by competitors aviation safety for passengers tasked with exploring ways to ance of Malaysia Airlines Flight and improve job security. The and crewmembers, preserves enhance pilot training programs MH370, which went missing on airline had to cancel thou- labor rights for workers, and en- at various air carriers. March 8, 2014. The 440-page sands of flights in September sures dependable air service for “As an active participant of the report into the $200 million, and October because it forced small and rural communities. ARC, it’s important to note that two-year search for the aircraft pilots to take their remaining Please visit www.alpa.org/ the public release of a portion of concluded that “the reasons for annual leave before the end keepflyingsafe to take part in the recommendations by the FAA the loss of MH370 cannot be of 2017, leaving the airline ALPA’s Call to Action and tell is not an endorsement of the rec- established with certainty until without enough pilots to fly its Congress that well-trained pilots ommendations by the agency,” the aircraft is found.” scheduled flights. save lives. ALPA said. “ALPA is supportive of the The National reported that ALPA Comments on FAA existing pathways that help \\ Dubai International Airport in Front Lines Air Carrier Training Recom- prepare individuals for careers as the United Arab Emirates has mendations professional airline pilots. How- replaced its security counter Pilots Urge Congress to “We’re disappointed that the FAA ever, we don’t support programs \\ with a virtual aquarium tunnel Pass Bill to #Keepflyingsafe chose to release this portion of that shortcut or undermine the that scans travelers’ faces While ALPA members walked the halls the ongoing work being conduct- valuable training and experience in the tunnel, approximately 80 of Congress in early October to ed by the Aviation Rulemaking that are necessary to develop the TakingOff

also working to ensure that the airline pilot groundwork for negotiating a productive All the Right Stuff career is a compelling choice by making and forward-thinking collective bargaining A person’s passion for positive strides in pay and work rules for agreement for all our pilot groups. All of aviation generally starts the profession. our members deserve the quality of life at a very young age. The It’s difficult to say what the industry and compensation that is commensurate women and men who landscape will look like in a year or even a with their skills, training, and experience. today wear an airline decade from now. The rise of UAS, the pos- ALPA’s new branding campaign— pilot uniform are often sible proliferation of flags-of-convenience ”Trained for Life”—is focused on reinforc- the second and third business models, and special-interest ing the positive public image of pilots, generation of aviation groups that trade safety for profits demand redefining the narrative about aviation enthusiasts and airline pilots in their that ALPA is poised and prepared for the safety, and increasing ALPA’s influence families. And we can clearly see this unexpected. with decision-makers. This educational passion for flying in each of our 58,000 As staff, supporting ALPA members and campaign is designed to lay the founda- Canadian and U.S. members who transport the strategic plan means finding ways to tion for a new paradigm for safety through passengers and cargo every day and equip our pilots with the right tools that captivating imagery, powerful words, and through the night. position them for success in any circum- clever engagement—to highlight what it To help encourage an early interest in stances. In this issue, you’ll read about takes to work on the flight deck and experi- flying, ALPA continues—as one of its stra- ALPA’s annual Negotiations Training Semi- ence an even better view than the one tegic goals—to promote the profession. We nar (see page 30) and ALPA’s new branding from a window seat! do this in many ways, including through campaign (see page 36). Trained for life—that’s what it means to our network of pilot volunteers supporting Through ALPA’s Collective Bargaining be an airline pilot. ALPA’s Education Committee and through Committee and Representation Depart- partnering with other industry stakehold- ment staff, ALPA hosts an annual Negotia- Lori Garver, General Manager ers to reach an even wider audience. We’re tions Training Seminar where we lay the [email protected]

10 » Air Line Pilot November 2017 judgment required to be a safe ALPA Offers Support for to offer the vital support and and sisters at Ryanair and are \\ and qualified professional pilot. Ryanair Pilots’ Unionization resources needed for our prepared to provide them with “Air travel in North America Efforts colleagues in Europe who are the help and support they need today is the safest mode of During ALPA’s recent Executive fighting to protect their careers to win this fight.” transportation in the world, and Board meeting (see page 23), against a hostile management Headquartered in Ireland that is due in no small measure pilot leaders voted unanimously that threatens the livelihood with more than 80 pilot bases to the rigorous training and to provide financial, logistical, not only of Ryanair pilots, but all in countries throughout Europe experience required of all airline and staff support for the recent pilots as well with their current and North Africa, the majority of pilots. Since passage of the unionization efforts by pilots at business model,” said Capt. Tim Ryanair’s pilots are employed Airline Safety and FAA Extension Europe’s Ryanair. Canoll, ALPA’s president. “We on short-term contracts through Act in 2010, which strengthened “ALPA is well-positioned stand united with our brothers agencies rather than by Ryanair pilot training, qualification, and experience requirements, there has not been a single U.S. airline passenger fatality,” the Associa- tion commented. In the 20 years prior to this congressional action to increase pilot training, more than 1,100 passengers lost their lives in U.S. airline accidents. Therefore, ALPA will review any proposal through this extraordi- nary safety lens and insist that nothing is done to jeopardize it. “Unfortunately, despite this unparalleled safety record, there ur Best “oFFice” View are some special-interest groups Yo s that insist on putting profit ahead of passenger well-being. It will be incumbent upon all who are Please share with us your committed to safe skies to en- photos of airplanes, air- sure that these interests do not ports, pilots, and anything else you see during your unduly influence the outcome flight. Submit your high- of the regulatory changes being quality prints from a de- proposed. veloper or high-resolution “Airline pilots are trained for digital images from your life to keep flying safe, and ALPA DSL, etc., to Communica- looks forward to working with [email protected] for possible the FAA and industry stakehold- use on the cover of Air Line ers to ensure that the safest Pilot, inside the magazine, or place on Earth will always be in in a video. the air.” Tell us who you are, who you fly for, the names of the pilots in your photos, and what we’re Solution to this month’s looking at. ALPA sudoku on page 38. Increase your odds of getting the coveted cover shot: Turn your camera sideways and take a vertical shot.

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November 2017 Air Line Pilot » 11 » Pilots and airline managers discuss Front Lines international jumpseat issues during a meeting of the ALPA Jumpseat Working Group’s International Cockpit Access Security System Working Group.

directly. These “atypical” Advisory Committee (NAC) in the aviation community in imple- employment models dramati- early October. Canoll’s partici- menting NextGen, the multi-year Cockpit Access Security System cally undermine pilots’ ability to pation in the NAC ensures that air traffic control moderniza- (ICASS) in early October in organize and negotiate fair terms ALPA members are represented tion initiative. Members of the Chicago, Ill. Fourteen pilots and conditions of employment. when making decisions on NAC include 31 executive-level and managers from six airlines “We remain steadfast in our critical issues such as implemen- aviation industry leaders who met to observe and discuss all opposition to airline operations tation of performance-based represent their organizations. currently employed jumpseat that avoid the direct employment navigation, data communica- computer reservation systems to of pilots by utilizing brokers that tions, automatic dependent ALPA Addresses UAS determine how each airline can \\ act as employers or requiring surveillance broadcast (ADS-B), Safety at ICAO best implement a streamlined pilots to create their own com- airspace redesign, and all of the In late September, the Interna- international off-line jumpseat panies that then rent themselves associated transition challenges tional Civil Aviation Organization reservation process out to the airline,” said Canoll. that are routinely encountered. (ICAO) held its second Remotely Capt. Rich Odbert (FedEx “If these atypical employment The NAC discussed NextGen Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Express) chaired the meeting, models are allowed to prolifer- improvements for the northeast Symposium in Montreal, Que. F/O stating he hoped that this would ate, they’ll ultimately erode high corridor (NEC) initiative, which is Jim Pala (FedEx Express), ALPA’s be one of the last, if not the last, labor standards.” developing initiatives to improve unmanned aircraft system (UAS) such meetings before ICASS ALPA’s Executive Board, com- traffic throughput and reduce ar- project lead, representing the becomes a reality. The ability posed of pilot leaders from each rival/departure delays along the International Federation of Air for pilots to be able to travel of the union’s 33 pilot groups, eastern seaboard. Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA), around the world on U.S. airlines authorized providing the finan- Canoll noted that aircraft anchored an air traffic manage- enhances safety and security. cial, logistical, and staff support equipage and air traffic control ment (ATM) panel that addressed necessary for Ryanair pilots to staffing are foundational corner- the question “What does the Women’s Working Group \\ successfully bargain as a group stones for ensuring the safest introduction of RPAS mean to the Identifies Key Issues for on a transeuropean basis. aircraft operations in the NEC. ATM environment?” Female Pilots ALPA continues to work to ensure Pala outlined IFALPA’s posi- In late September, ALPA’s Wom- Canoll Takes Part in that the highest level of safety tions for the safe integration of en’s Working Group met at the \\ FAA NextGen Advisory remains the top priority. RPAS, including the need for a Association’s Herndon, Va., Con- Committee The NAC is a federal advisory full risk assessment that must be ference Center for the first time Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s committee that provides recom- completed before RPAS opera- to consider certain aspects facing president, represented ALPA mendations to the FAA on policy- tions are allowed in shared air- female airline pilots. Leading the members at the 22nd NextGen level issues facing the FAA and space, and that each RPAS flight group is F/O Kandy Bernskoetter should be limited to “one remote (FedEx Express), ALPA’s national pilot in command for every Membership Committee chair. RPAS.” He also stressed that each Working in conjunction with Legislative Update RPAS must be equipped with a ALPA’s strategic plan and based detect-and-avoid system and a on direction provided by Capt. FAA Reauthorization development of a private flood collision-avoidance system that Tim Canoll, ALPA’s president, After several days of stalemate insurance market. There was functions correctly even when the overarching goal of the over flood insurance and bipartisan concern in the Sen- communication between the group is to identify key issues other non-FAA-related items, ate that major changes to flood RPAS and the pilot is lost. associated with recruiting and Congress recently passed a insurance programs should Other presentations at the retaining female airline pilots. six-month FAA extension bill not be included as a rider on symposium highlighted the The group is developing a survey two days before the current a must-pass bill and without progress ICAO has made on a and holding focus groups to authorization expired in order thorough debate. number of critical safety and learn more about the issues that to avoid a partial government The final bill, H.R. 3823, was performance standards. ALPA has are important to female pilots shutdown. This latest exten- passed by both the House and supported IFALPA’s presence on across the industry. Acting under sion runs through March 30, Senate on September 28 and the ICAO RPAS panel since it was the umbrella of ALPA’s Profes- 2018. includes tax relief for hurricane commissioned in 2015. sional Development Group, the While there were no victims and provisions to ex- group will collaborate with other changes to the current FAA tend some health-care-related ALPA Collaborates with ALPA committees to review and \\ authorization, the stopgap taxes. The six-month exten- Airlines on International identify areas that need im- measure went back and forth sion allows additional time for Jumpseat Technology provement to help enhance the between the House and Senate both the House and Senate to The United pilots’ Master careers of female ALPA members over opposition to the House consider their long-term FAA Executive Council (MEC) hosted and to help promote the piloting provision to encourage the reauthorization proposals. a meeting of the ALPA Jumpseat profession. Working Group’s International Speaking about the group,

12 » Air Line Pilot November 2017 STRATEGIES & IDEAS FOR THE CHARLES SCHWAB COMMUNITY | FALL 2017

THE ROAD AHEAD Bernskoetter said, “I’m excited WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE COMING DECADE to be working with a group of PAGE 26 talented women representing six ALPA pilot groups from the United States and Canada, and being involved in a project that welcomes inclusiveness and has HOW TO TRACK DOWN PRESERVING YOUR THE DOS AND DON’TS OF MISSING MONEY PORTFOLIO AFTER-HOURS TRADING the potential to positively affect PAGE 6 PAGE 16 PAGE 23 the Association and future of the Envoy Air Pilot-to-Pilot® representa- profession.” To read the latest issue of an increase in sick leave ac- tives, wearing a red lanyard and badge On Investing from Charles crual from two and a half hours backer, attend training in ALPA’s Hern- Endeavor Air MEC Holds Schwab, go to www.schwab. per month to three and a half don, Va., offices. \\ Road Shows; Launches com/oninvesting. It’s an hours per month, and four Education Campaign added benefit for members hours per month beginning in The Endeavor Air Master Execu- through ALPA’s partnership 2020 for all pilots regardless Envoy Pilot-to-Pilot Vol- \\ tive Council (MEC) conducted a with Charles Schwab & Co., of longevity. unteers Receive Training series of road shows to review Inc. as the Association’s The Envoy Air Master Execu- the details of the pilots’ contract- preferred financial services 12 days off per month for tive Council (MEC) sent six new extension tentative agreement. provider. reserve pilots. volunteers to ALPA’s offices in Endeavor MEC officers, status Herndon, Va., in early October reps, negotiators, and ALPA staff contract-extension tentative restoring long-call reserve. to participate in Pilot-to-Pilot® have visited all five domiciles, agreement and sent it to the (P2P) training to learn how the and MEC representatives and ne- pilots for a ratification vote. long stay/short stay hotel P2P network shares timely and gotiators stopped by each of the Key points in the agreement, provisions. important information between crew rooms. With the assistance which would extend the existing ALPA leaders and the pilots on of ALPA’s Communications De- contract to Jan. 1, 2024, include changes to vacation accrual. the line. partment, the MEC also launched The all-day session included a Facebook page to disseminate the highest hourly pay rates a new fleet commitment from presentations from ALPA’s information to the pilots and in the industry for captains Delta in connection with a Finance, Legal, Economic & ramped up the pilot group’s Pilot- and first officers, with many minimum number of 76-seat Financial Analysis, and Strategic to-Pilot® program. longevity steps reaching aircraft. Member Development & Re- “The gains we’ve achieved more than 20 percent above sources Departments, as well as in this tentative agreement are industry average for captains The ratification vote opened ALPA’s Strategic Preparedness & substantial,” said Capt. Jim John- and 45 percent above industry in early November and closes on Strike Committee, and a welcome son, the pilots’ MEC chairman. average for first officers. November 21. from Capt. Jason Saxer (Envoy “Not only do we have the opportunity to restore what we lost 401(k) improvements that in- in bankruptcy, but we were able clude a 1-to-1 company match, to establish hourly wage rates with the most senior pilots InMemoriam far above the current industry receiving a 12.5 percent match. “To fly west, my friend, is a flight we all must take for a final check.” standard.” AUTHOR UNKNOWN In early October, the Endeavor incremental per diem increases 2016 MEC unanimously endorsed the from $1.80 to $1.95 in 2023. F/O Randall S. Voorhees United December S/O Angiolino Consolati Northwest September Capt. John D. Cooper Pan American September 2017 Capt. John J. Darcy III Delta September Capt. L.W. Dorsey Frontier April Capt. William Frank Eastern September Capt. Philip A. Fletcher US Airways April Capt. Jerry H. Gilliand Northwest September F/O Thomas A. Anthony Braniff July Capt. Paul K. Hooper Delta September F/O Robert M. Tegeder, Jr. United July S/O Arthur P. Koutras FedEx Express September Capt. Lewis W. Blackwell Pan American August Capt. Bob Martin Delta September Capt. William P. Engel United August Capt. Herbert V. Eastern September Capt. David T. Eyre Delta August McCarthney, Jr. Capt. William E. Helfrich Northwest August Capt. A.J. McKinnon Delta September Capt. Harry G. Eastern August Capt. Jack N. Mogus Eastern September Johnson, Jr. Capt. Barry A. Nelson United September Capt. Russell W. Kuhl United August Capt. R.A. Northrop Delta September Capt. Ralph H. Oates US Airways August Capt. Ronald E. Riel Northwest September Capt. Lance T. Aikins United September S/O Vincent G. Vaccaro Northwest September F/O Gary A. Blevins Delta September Capt. Donald E. Watkins Delta September

The Endeavor Air Master Executive Council holds a road show to review the details of Compiled from information provided by ALPA’s Membership Administration Department. the pilot group’s contract-extension tentative agreement.

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The First Air Master Executive Council meets in Ottawa, Ont., to discuss the pilot group’s strategic plan.

Air), his pilot group’s Strategic Planning Committee chairman, and an update from Capt. Sam the lowest-paid pilots for their Pool (Envoy Air), his pilot group’s aircraft type in North America. MEC chairman. The pilots have been in direct “It’s important to have a negotiations since March 2016, strong, unified pilot group, and entered federal mediation in and the P2P program at Envoy October of last year. Currently, no reinforces that objective,” said mediation sessions are scheduled Pool. “We want to ensure that after November 2017. messages coming from the MEC to our members are accurate Frontier Pilots Receive our airline are over,” said Capt. First Air MEC Finalizes \\ \\ and timely as negotiations $2 Million Grant from MCF Tracy Smith, the pilots’ Master Strategic Plan continue. Using our P2P reps is In September, ALPA’s Executive Executive Council chairman. The First Air Master Executive the perfect way to accomplish Board unanimously approved “With this new funding, we will Council (MEC) leaders met in this task.” an initial $2 million grant to the not be outspent by the company Ottawa, Ont., in late September As these new volunteers Frontier Airlines pilots from the should it force us into a lawful for their regular MEC meeting. return to the line, they’ll be able union’s Major Contingency Fund strike. We would much rather Over the course of two days, the to provide two-way communica- (MCF)—a $46 million “war chest” have a new contract than a strike, MEC heard reports from various tion to their group, quash rumors that provides ALPA pilot groups but the pilots at Frontier demand committees, as well as local ex- at the source, and create an with the necessary resources to a market-rate agreement.” ecutive council and MEC officers, environment that will solidify respond to threats to their jobs The $2 million grant will be and finalized the pilot group’s member unity. and to the piloting profession. used to pay rent and supplies for strategic plan. First Air flight The grant announcement future strike centers in Denver, operations management person- comes after Frontier pilots voted Colo., and elsewhere, as well nel attended the first day of the Correction by a 100 percent margin to autho- as fund pilot communications, meeting and had open discus- rize their leaders to call a strike if advertising, Family Awareness sions with the MEC about several “In Memoriam,” Octo- negotiations break down and the programs, and other strike-relat- scheduling, training, uniform, and ber, incorrectly listed as federal government allows a strike ed preparations. rebranding concerns. deceased Capt. Trulan A. or management lockout. Frontier’s more than 1,100 The pilots’ Negotiating Com- Eyre (Delta). We regret the “We’re putting Frontier pilots are working under a bank- mittee also met separately with error. management and ownership ruptcy-era contract that’s more First Air management for two on notice—the days of looting than 10 years old and makes them days following the meeting. Stay Connected ALPA has many ways to keep you Stayup to date Connected on everything ALPA. ALPA has many ways to keep you up to date on everything ALPA.

To learn more, visit www.alpa.org A member service of Air Line Pilot To learn more, visit www.alpa.org 14 » Air Line PilotA Novembermember service 2017 of Air Line Pilot. The Airport Safety Liaison Air Safety Organization Update (ASL) program is a long-stand- tigations, while also learning ing ALPA safety program that how to interact in investigative uses line pilots’ safety expertise groups during the field phase.” and in-depth local knowledge The next Advanced Accident of airports in the United States Investigation Course will be and Canada to help facilitate held in May 2018. communications with airport authorities with the goal of Now Recruiting: Aircraft ensuring the highest levels of Design & Operations Reps safety at each airport to which And Airport Safety Liaisons ALPA members operate. The The Aircraft Design & Opera- ASL program offers the ALPA tions (ADO) Group is one of the pilot perspective and provides many technical groups within a proactive, consistent, and ALPA’s Air Safety Organization known resource to airport Solar Cosmic Radiation of North Dakota (UND) and the (ASO). This group relies on the management. Storms—Guidance for Grand Forks Airport Authority, expertise of ALPA line pilots to ASLs are specifically needed Pilots which again made their donated bridge the gaps between design at Baltimore/Washington In September, the National FedEx B-727 available for the principles and routine flight International Thurgood Marshall Oceanic and Atmospheric course. operations while ensuring that Airport, Honolulu International Administration (NOAA) issued Eighteen ALPA members from safety remains the top priority. Airport, and LaGuardia Airport. an S-3 (strong) solar storm alert. seven pilot groups participated The ADO Group works with ALPA’s ASO provides training Pilots can sign up to receive in the four-day mock accident industry and regulatory stake- for pilots who wish to become these alerts and use them investigation, along with four holders in the United States and ASLs to help them develop and as a complement to related attendees from UND, two from Canada on topics that span the maintain a productive working company guidance on how to Grand Forks Airport Authority, realm of aircraft design, certifi- relationship with the manage- minimize exposure to increased and two industry stakeholders. cation, and operation. ment and municipal representa- levels of solar cosmic radiation The course replicated various The ASO is looking for pilot tives of the airport to highlight while operating in the affected investigative groups assigned volunteers interested in hazards and make recommen- latitudes. to specific areas of an accident. 1 wake turbulence, dations for improvements. For further information on The Aircraft Systems Group Created and maintained by this phenomenon, ALPA’s Air documented the cockpit and 2 aircraft braking friction, ALPA’s ASO Airport & Ground Safety Organization and Engi- relevant aircraft systems com- Environment Group, the ASL neering & Air Safety Depart- ponents, while the Operations 3 master minimum equipment program has been very suc- ment have developed guidance Group reviewed flight crew list, cessful in bringing innumerable that includes links to NOAA’s training records, pilot certifi- 4 bird ingestion, safety improvements to airports solar storm alerts, operational cates, the medical history of the in both countries, including guidance, and other helpful flight crew, dispatch paperwork, 5 ice crystal icing detection enhanced visual aids, improved resources and background in- and weather information. and ingestion, wildlife hazard-mitigation mea- formation. For more information Participants also conducted sures, safer taxiway and runway 6 enhanced flight vision sys- go to www.alpa.org/resources/ crew interviews and evaluated layouts, and even aiding with tems/heads-up displays, solar-cosmic-radiation-storms human performance issues. In the development of new airport or contact ALPA’s Engineering & addition, a Structures Group 7 electronic flight bag, designs. Air Safety Department at EAS@ documented structural damage, To learn more about ASL alpa.org or 1-800-424-2470. while a Survival Factors Group 8 certification requirements training, go to www.alpa.org/ documented the emergency for fly-by-wire aircraft, and news-and-events/meetings- ALPA Holds Advanced Acci- egress systems. A CVR Group training/trainings-details/ 9 unmanned aircraft systems. dent Investigation Course transcribed the voice recording. courses/asl. In October, ALPA conducted its F/O Steve Demko (United), The ADO group provides a If you’d like to volunteer with semiannual Advanced Accident the course director, noted, “This unique opportunity to incor- the ADO Group or become and Investigation Course in Grand course setting allows our ALPA porate ALPA’s expertise at the ASL or have further questions, Forks, N.D. The Association investigators to experience the ground level while also main- contact ALPA’s Engineering & continues to receive outstand- process of NTSB/Transportation taining a high level of safety Air Safety Department at EAS@ ing support from the University Safety Board of Canada inves- through operations. alpa.org or 1-800-424-2470.

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Education Committee Update Canada ALPA Celebrates Girls in Aviation Day 2017 In late September, Women in Aviation Inter- Working under ALPA’s Professional De- ALPA URGES CANADIAN GOVERN- national (WAI) chapters held events in the velopment Group, the Education Committee MENT TO KEEP SAFETY PARA- United States, Canada, and around the globe promotes the piloting profession, mentors aspir- MOUNT WHEN REGULATING SUAS to celebrate Girls in Aviation Day 2017. Events ing aviators, and prepares future generations of After years of discussions be- featured women who have careers in aviation as pilots to join the ranks of ALPA members. To get tween regulators and industry well as various activities and displays to ignite involved, contact [email protected]. stakeholders, interim guidance, girls’ enthusiasm for the industry. and a number of exemptions to ALPA, through its Education Committee, coor- allow for limited commercial and dinated with the WAI and provided informational public-use operations of small materials to support local efforts. Pilot volun- unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) teers also participated in several different events in Canada, in mid-October ALPA to connect with young girls and inspire them to submitted comments to Trans- consider careers as airline pilots. port Canada raising numerous, “It’s such a powerful, meaningful visual [for significant concerns with the a girl] to see a woman in a pilot’s uniform and recent regulations proposed by have her tell you that you can be a pilot, too,” the agency. said F/O Sara Wilson (Alaska), an Education ALPA members F/O Sara Wilson (Alaska), back left, and “ALPA has been on the front Committee member who participated in the Capt. Cecilia Ernst (Trans States), front center, participate in lines working with the Canadian WAI Women with Wings chapter event in St. a Girls in Aviation Day event with Saint Louis University stu- and U.S. governments to develop Louis, Mo. dents. Alicia Canetta, a U.S. Air Force pilot, is also pictured. regulations that include increased awareness for operators of unmanned aircraft systems as to the dangers associated with irrespon- sible use,” said Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s president. “As the primary operators in shared airspace, airline pilots have a rare insight into the looming hazards that can be mitigated through education, registration, technology, and enforcement.” ALPA’s letter to Transport Canada outlines substantial concerns in the proposed regulations, including the complexity of the regulations themselves, consider- ing those subject to the new rules aren’t formally trained aviators. In addition, no pilot permit is required except for complex op- NEEDS YOUR HELP erations. ALPA’s position is that all pilots of sUAS who fly for reasons Pilots for Pilots (P4P) provides disaster relief to ALPA members other than recreation must un- in need, but funds are running out. Please donate today to dergo formal training and testing ensure that every single ALPA member who needs help gets it. before being issued a certificate. “While we applaud Transport Canada’s commitment to enhanc- Visit www.alpa.org/relieffund ing aviation safety by addressing to learn more about P4P and donate today. this very important issue, it’s crucial that we move forward Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l with effective regulations,” added Capt. Dan Adamus (Jazz Avia-

16 » Air Line Pilot November 2017 ALPA Negotiations Update The following is a summary of the status of ALPA contract negotiations by airline as of October 20: tion), ALPA Canada president. be a leader in aviation safety,” Association; and ALPA thorough- Air Georgian—A notice to “Unfortunately, the proposed To view the CTV’s W5 docu- ly examined various bargaining bargain was sent on Feb. 22, regulations don’t address the mentary featuring Adamus, models used by other industry 2017. Negotiations continue. more-pressing matters identi- go to www.youtube.com/ sectors and pilot unions. Air Transport International— fied by pilots. We urge Transport watch?v=K8vR7Oo-4Es&t=3s. Speakers representing ALPA, A Section 6 notice was Canada to revise its regulations the International Federation of received on Jan. 21, 2014. and be an international leader ALPA CANADA HOSTS CON- Air Line Pilots’ Associations, and An application for mediation was filed on July 21, 2017. in setting safe standards for the FERENCE TO ADDRESS PILOT Seneca College (Toronto) gave Negotiations continue. use of sUAS.” SUPPLY their perspectives on pilot sup- Air Wisconsin—A Section 6 ply and related challenges. Their notice was filed on Oct. 1, ALPA CANADA CONTINUES PUSH presentations led to a discus- 2010. Air Wisconsin filed FOR FLIGHT-TIME/DUTY-TIME sion about ideas for responding for mediation on June 17, ENHANCEMENTS to this issue, including further 2013. Pilots and management reached a tentative agree- ALPA Canada’s continuing ef- evaluating various bargaining ment on Aug. 4, 2015. The forts to revise flawed Transport models and engaging airline pilots rejected the tentative Canada regulations, which fail managements, regulators, and agreement on Oct. 7, 2015. to harmonize Canada’s outdated legislators. The conference Mediation continues. pilot fatigue rules with accepted closed with participants agree-  Capt. Brian Shury (Jazz Aviation), ALPA Frontier—A Section 6 notice fatigue science and neighbour- Canada vice president, reviews pilot ing to continue to work together was filed on Dec. 3, 2015. ing jurisdictions, including the bargaining in Canada. to advance this critical priority. An application for mediation was filed on Sept. 22, 2016. United States, were featured on Mediation continues. the most-watched documentary Recognizing that pilot recruit- SHARING ALPA CANADA’S Jazz Aviation—A notice to program in Canada—CTV’s W5. ment and retention is a hot topic PILOT-ASSISTANCE SUCCESS bargain was filed on March Capt. Dan Adamus (Jazz Aviation), for many Canadian pilot groups In late September, Capt. Murray 28, 2016. Negotiations are ALPA Canada president, spoke and airline managements, ALPA Munro (Jazz Aviation), ALPA under way. to W5 about the urgent need for Canada hosted “A Conversation Canada Pilot Assistance chair, JetBlue—A Section 6 notice enhanced flight crew fatigue- About Current Bargaining Models was invited to address the was filed on March 2, 2015. management regulations. and a Changing Pilot Supply” in National Industrial Relations Mediation continues. In addition to the interview, late September in Toronto, Ont., to conference to discuss the various Spirit—A Section 6 notice was ALPA Canada appealed directly initiate a dialogue about the issue aspects of ALPA’s Pilot Assistance filed on April 28, 2015. Media- to Transportation Minister Marc of pilot supply. During the two- program in Canada. The confer- tion continues. Garneau, urging him to use his day conference, more than 20 ence, hosted by the Canada Virgin America—A notice power to fix the rules before it’s pilot union leaders from a diverse Industrial Relations Board and to bargain was filed on Jan. too late. In a 141-page, 36,000- cross-section of carriers, repre- the Federal Mediation and Con- 11, 2016. Negotiations were suspended due to the merger word submission, the Safer Skies sentatives from academia and ciliation Service, offered a unique with Alaska Airlines. Arbitra- coalition of pilot associations, other labour unions, and ALPA program that brought together tion continues. representing 8,000 commercial staff engaged in a frank, spirited representatives from labour and WestJet—A notice to bargain pilots, called for the flawed regu- discussion about the tightening management from across Canada was filed on June 6, 2017. Ne- lations to be fixed immediately. pilot supply in Canada and how to discuss key issues. gotiations continue November “Unless the draft regulations stakeholders can collectively ad- Munro provided an overview 20–21 and December 18–20. are fixed, Canada will continue dress the issue. of the program, noting that the to lag behind the majority of Capt. Brian Shury (Jazz goal is to provide guidance and New ALPA International Civil Aviation Aviation), ALPA Canada vice support, as well as referral, to any Organization member states,” president, kicked off the confer- professional pilot in need. “Pilots Reps said Adamus. “Canada is a ence with a thorough review of are very resilient individuals, As of October 10, the Election world leader in aviation in so pilot bargaining in Canada since and with the right resources and Ballot and Certification Board certified elections results for many areas and is looked upon the early 1930s and the current support, can solve their own the following local councils: for advice from many other model, which hasn’t changed issues. Pilots speak a common • Atlantic Southeast 112 F/O countries. Flight- and duty-time significantly over the years. A professional language that allows Darick Effner (F/O Rep) regulations must be one of those panel of speakers from Unifor, a peer program to work as well • Delta 66 F/O Derek A. Grenier, areas where we lead, not lag. which represents 310,000 Cana- as it does. When you combine Secretary-Treasurer The proposed regulations are dian workers, including approxi- that with confidentiality and a • Delta 81 F/O Thomas Wilkin- son, Secretary-Treasurer unacceptable, but our coalition’s mately 800 pilots; the Interna- safe environment, a peer-based • Mesa 87 Capt. Travis Grenier, recommendations would demon- tional Brotherhood of Electrical program can solve most issues Chairman (Capt. Rep) strate that Canada continues to Workers; the Air Canada Pilots facing pilots today.” • Mesa 88 Capt. Christopher Gill, Chairman (Capt. Rep)

November 2017 Air Line Pilot » 17 » Have You Read?

The Running Man: Flying High for the Glory of God

By Capt. Orville Rogers (Braniff, Ret.) with Barbara Norris

Editor’s note: Capt. Orville Rogers ing his senior year at Oklahoma University. Dur- ing his flying career, Orville trained World War and his running prowess were high- II bomber pilots. He also flew for Braniff Airlines and retired after 31 years. His Braniff career lighted in the September 2013 “Our was interrupted in 1951 by the Korean Conflict. Stories” column. Orville was called back to serve in the Strategic Air Command, where he flew the world’s largest and most complicated airplane at that time, the n The Running Man: Flying High for the Glory Convair B-36 bomber. of God, Orville Rogers takes the reader on a Laced throughout the book, Orville talks Pages: 190 I journey from his birth through his current age about some of his lows and highs during his 99 Publisher: Clovercroft Publish- of 99. He started running at age 50 and is a world- years and how he’s prevailed. As a bonus, he ing champion runner who loves to compete and set relates a beautiful love story about his wife of Available at: Amazon.com and records. Orville is planning to enter a national almost 65 years, Esther Beth, and his wonderful Barnes & Noble track meet in March 2018 for 100-year-olds. extended family. Orville has been passionate about flying since watching Charles Lindberg fly over his school —Reviewed by Capt. Don Dyer when he was 10 years old. He learned to fly dur- (Braniff/US Airways, Ret.)

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18 » Air Line Pilot November 2017 1st Quarter Average Fare 2010-2017, Adjusted

for Inflation $402 $398 $400 $397 $396 » Industry Stats $391 $390

$380 $368 $370 $370

$360 $352 U.S. Carriers’ Regional $350 PRASM Performance $340 U.S. mainline carriers posted capacity growth. $330 profitable results for the first U.S. domestic operations $320 2010 2011 2012 201320142015 2016 2017 half of 2017. Unit revenue, or were the most profitable for U.S. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics, passenger revenue per available mainline carriers while the Pacific ALPA Economic & Financial Analysis Department Analysis seat mile (PRASM), for most U.S. region remained unprofitable for mainline carriers turned positive these airlines. Domestic mainline revenue due to an increase in growth and a more competitive in the second quarter of 2017, PRASM year-over-year growth in traffic, especially for leisure pricing environment (i.e., fare as pricing improved due to core the first half of 2017 was boosted purposes. In the Atlantic region, wars). For example, the average demand strength and modest by an increase in passenger mainline PRASM was affected by domestic airfare decreased to lower yields driven by the impact $352 in the first quarter of 2017, U.S. Mainline Network Carriers’ Domestic of foreign currency fluctuations down 5.0 percent from $370 in PRASM Performance, Year-Over-Year Change and the rise of low-cost competi- the first quarter of 2016, adjusted tion. Mainline PRASM improved for inflation. The average domes- 20.0% Delta United American in Latin America due to the tic fare in the first three months 15.0% strengthening of the Brazilian of 2017 was the lowest first-quar- 10.0% real against the U.S. dollar and ter fare in the 22 years since the 5.0% increased leisure traffic to Mexico Bureau of Transportation Statis- and the Caribbean. Within the Pa- tics began tracking airfare records 0.0% cific region, mainline PRASM was in 1995. Operational dynamics -5.0% impacted by unfavorable supply- such as the recent hurricanes and-demand dynamics. Reach- in the Atlantic and threats from

1Q10 2Q10 3Q10 4Q10 1Q11 2Q11 3Q11 4Q11 1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 4Q15 1Q16 2Q16 3Q16 4Q16 1Q17 2Q17 ing the caps on the U.S.–China North Korea have contributed to SOURCE: Company reports and ALPA Economic & Financial Analysis Department analysis bilateral agreement will more the trimmed capacity schedules, likely result in decelerating ASM which also impact unit revenue. U.S. Mainline Low-Cost Carriers' System growth. Currently the U.S.–China Still, the U.S. domestic market PRASM Performance, Year-Over-Year Change air services agreement sets limits should continue to outperform Southwest Alaska JetBlue Spirit Allegiant Hawaiian on the number of flights airlines the international market.

20.0% from each country can operate. Carriers will see changes in As these allotments have been unit costs as well. Fuel, labor, and 10.0% constrained for each side, U.S. and maintenance costs are expected 0.0% China have tried to expand the to continue creeping up despite

-10.0% number of flights, but negotia- increased capacity growth. In tions have been unsuccessful in addition to cost pressures from -20.0% expanding the allotment. newly reached labor agreements,

10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 Unit revenues for the remain- 2017 will be the first year the in- 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q der of 2017 are expected to dustry will have higher year-over- SOURCE: Company reports and ALPA Economic & Financial Analysis Department analysis decline given modest capacity year crude oil prices since 2012.

MARKETWATCH AIRLINES PARENT COMPANY STOCK SYMBOL 9/30/2016 9/29/2017 % CHG. Air Transport International Air Transport Services Group, Inc. NASDAQ: ATSG $14.35 $24.34 69.62% Atlantic Southeast, ExpressJet SkyWest, Inc. NASDAQ: SKYW $26.41 $43.90 66.22% Air Transat Transat A.T., Inc. TSX: TRZ.B $6.30 $9.83 56.03% Jazz Aviation Chorus Aviation1 TSX: CHR.B $6.15 $8.36 35.93% Envoy Air, Piedmont, PSA American Airlines Group, Inc. NASDAQ: AAL $36.61 $47.49 29.72% FedEx Express FedEx Corporation NYSE: FDX $174.68 $225.58 29.14% Delta, Endeavor Air Delta Air Lines NYSE: DAL $39.36 $48.22 22.51% United United Continental Holdings, Inc. NYSE: UAL $52.47 $60.88 16.03% WestJet WestJet Airlines Ltd. TSX: WJA $22.92 $26.57 15.92% Alaska, Virgin America Alaska Air Group, Inc. NYSE: ALK $65.86 $76.27 15.81% JetBlue JetBlue Airways Corporation NASDAQ: JBLU $17.24 $18.53 7.48% Bearskin, Calm Air Exchange Income Corporation2 TSX: EIF $35.20 $34.93 -0.77% Spirit Spirit Airlines, Inc. NASDAQ: SAVE $42.53 $33.41 -21.44% Hawaiian Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. NASDAQ: HA $48.60 $37.55 -22.74%

1 Chorus Aviation, Inc. announced a monthly dividend of $0.04 per Class A and Class B shares for September on Sept. 20, 2017. 2 Exchange Income Corporation declared eligible dividends totaling $0.175 per share for the month of September on Sept. 15, 2017.

November 2017 Air Line Pilot » 19 Air Line Pilot Feature Article » TITLEICE CRYSTALS HERE ICE CRYSTALS INGESTION &

YOUR AIRCRAFT'S ENGINES

By F/O Bryan Lesko (United), Chairman, ALPA Aircraft Design/Operations Group

n April 1956, when two of the four to a variety of inclement weather, such ficult to locate and avoid. Once ingested, turboprops on a BOAC Britannia flamed as rain, hail, and ice. And while the the ice can accrete on warm surfaces I out at 20,000 feet over Africa on a concerns of water and hail ingestion are within the engine, cool, and refreeze, route-proving flight to Nairobi, Kenya, easy to understand, ice crystal icing is a potentially causing temporary power it was a complete mystery. The engine’s relatively old phenomenon that we have loss or damage to the engine. Ice crystals design had successfully passed through only recently begun to comprehend. can also accrete on a heated probe, clog- intense ice-certification tests in Ottawa, These very small particles of ice are ging the probe and causing false air data Ont., and no airframe icing was present. It about the size of a particle of baking indications. was later discovered that ice crystals had flour. Their extremely small size makes Throughout the decades since 1956, been sucked into the engine intakes, and ice crystals very poor reflectors for on- more engine events attributable to ICI the first ice crystal icing (ICI) ingestion board aircraft radar, making them dif- have been documented, some of which event was recorded. In the quest to make air travel even safer, technological advancements have led to a number of safety improvements. We’ve now reached a point where it isn’t what we can see and know about the Fan weather that threatens our aircraft, it’s what isn’t easily visible and detectable that we must also take into consider- Core air travels ation. downstream to the combustor HOW IT ALL HAPPENS When a new aircraft engine is designed and built, it’s thoroughly tested in Potential ice crystal multiple regimes, including a variety of accretion areas environmental conditions. For instance, all engines certified for use today must Ice shed from compressor surfaces can cause engine instability withstand having objects sucked into such as surge or ameout or engine damage. their engine—simulating the effects of something like birds being ingested into Figure 1: Flow path of ice on the engine core. the fan blades. Source: Boeing Commercial Airplanes, ALPA review on ice crystal icing, July 2017 Furthermore, engines are exposed

20 » Air Line Pilot November 2017 have resulted in compressor damage. any engine effects experienced in ICI than 38° in the northern hemisphere. This happens as the ice crystal accre- conditions. The reason greater numbers of ICI tions shake loose and fall into the core events occur between the tropical and airflow of the engine. These occurrences LOCATION, LOCATION, subtropical latitude bands stems from can be categorized by power loss and/ LOCATION the available moisture in the environ- or compressor damage and are seen As depicted in Figure 2, ice crystals are ment. Ice crystals are most prevalent across all combinations of airframes and frequently encountered at subtropical during large collections of thunder- engines from large transport- latitudes—most often at alti- storms, known as a mesoscale convec- category aircraft to smaller tudes above 22,000 feet and at tive system (MCS). These storms are business aircraft. temperatures warmer than a often greater than 60 nautical miles in Many different aircraft mod- standard day. According to Boe- diameter and become organized on a els, including transport-category ing’s databases, many ICI events scale larger than the individual thun- aircraft, have experienced tem- include documented static air derstorm but smaller than extratropical porary uncommanded thrust Get More temperatures between −58° C low-pressure systems. The massive size loss or engine damage, generally Info to −3° C, with altitudes ranging causes the system to persist usually for after ice crystals are accreted to For more informa- from 11,000 feet up to FL450 several hours, much longer than a typi- areas behind the fan in the core tion or questions with an average altitude of ap- cal thunderstorm. airflow path before shedding about ice crystal proximately FL350. What may icing, contact GRAPHICAL DEPICTION into the compressor (see Figure F/O Bryan Lesko be the most surprising is that 1). This results in damage to the (United), chairman more than 90 percent of these re- Ice crystals are difficult to detect; compressor’s blades, inlet guide of ALPA’s Aircraft ported events occur between the however, the weather phenomenon that vanes, stators, and/or boost- Design/Operations latitudes of 32° S and 52° N—the creates these crystals is far more obvious ers. Knowing this, engine and Group, at tropical and subtropical latitude to detect. Figure 3 (page 22) depicts an in- Bryan.Lesko@ airframe manufacturers have alpa.org. bands. Very few of these events frared (IR) satellite image of a large MCS, continued to work to mitigate are observed at latitudes greater with an ICI encounter occurring at the location of the turquoise dot. The colors on the IR satellite image correspond to cloud-top temperature, with white and red the coldest temperatures. The red areas are local convective cores within the system, which correspondingly have the highest concentration of ice crystals. On the flight deck of most modern transport-category aircraft, there are several ways the presence of ice crystals or increased risk of ICI can be indi- cated to flight crews. The simplest—the aircraft being in IMC conditions—is not

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Figure 2: Map of Boeing ICI encounters. Source: Bravin, M., Strapp, J., and Mason, J., "An Investigation into Location and Convective Lifecycle Trends in an Ice Crystal Icing Engine Event Database," SAE Technical Paper 2015-01-2130, 2015, doi:10.4271/2015-01-2130

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Continued from page 21 Sound of rain on the windscreen,

Small collection of ice particles on wiper only a primary condition, but a physi- post, or cal requirement as ICI does not occur in ‘Trapping’ Takeoff clear air. Increased engine fan vibration. Furthermore, flight crews may also Misconfigurations notice one or more of the Knowing this, many operators have As the winter season is already upon following effects: incorporated ICI into the airplane flight us in some regions, many aircraft manual. It is important that pilots will need to deice and anti-ice be- Appearance of rain on the windscreen become familiar with the appropriate fore takeoff. Industry data indicate at flight level (but well above the freez- section of the flight manual in case of a that ground deicing and anti-icing ing level), potential ICI event. have the potential to lead to takeoff misconfigurations. Exercising good A “shh” sound on the windscreen, HOW YOU CAN HELP crew resource management, follow- Speckled green returns at flight level on If you encounter an ICI event, ALPA’s Air ing standard operating procedures, the weather radar, Safety Organization encourages you to and using threat and error manage- fill out an ASAP report and provide de- ment can “trap” these errors before Total air temperature probe reading at tails of the event in a feedback form avail- pilots initiate the takeoff roll. or near 0° C, able at www.alpa.org/icecrystalicingform. While the overall number of take- The information received through the off misconfigurations has decreased, “St. Elmo’s Fire,” feedback form will be used to facilitate the number of attempted zero-flap Ozone smell on the flight deck, industry research. The data will also be takeoffs has remained at a constant used to assess the ICI certification enve- level. It’s important to be familiar Increased humidity on the flight deck, lope within 14 CFR Part 33 Appendix D. with your airline’s operating procedures regarding the deicing and anti- icing process and the configuration of flaps/slats to ensure that the aircraft is properly configured for takeoff.

Figure 3. Infrared satellite image showing aircraft track and location of ICI and cloud-top temperatures, with red the coldest. Source: Bravin, M., Strapp, J., and Mason, J., "An Investigation into Location and Convective Lifecycle Trends in an Ice Crystal Icing Engine Event Data- base," SAE Technical Paper 2015-01-2130, 2015, doi:10.4271/2015-01-2130

22 » Air Line Pilot November 2017 Photos: Chris Weaver A Senior Staff Writer Staff Senior Perkinson, John By Groups Pilot Welcomes New Executive Conducts Board Business; Air Line Pilot Article Feature qualifications and the false qualifications and thefalse to rollbackU.S. firstofficer discussed therecentefforts profession. Amongthese,he andtheairline piloting dustry shaping boththeairlinein- issues andevents currently tion focusedonthemany contracts. negotiating lucrative pilot ALPA hasbeensuccessfulin information isalsothereason that thispracticeofsharing ever known.” He acknowledged tation systemtheworld has why we’re thesafesttranspor- assistance isoneofthereasons and knowledge ofsafety, security, andpilot operations. Ibelieve thissharingofideas ring knowledge abouthow toimprove Board, noting,“We’re constantly transfer- ideas duringhisreporttotheExecutive standing ovations. members greetedthetwo MEC chairswith and ALPA’s pilotranks.TheExecutive Board Georgian MEC chair,tothe Executive Board chair, andCapt.James Macarthur,theAir ing Capt.Rob McFadyen, theWestJet MEC opened themeetingby officially welcom- Board. Capt.Tim Canoll,ALPA’s president, regular meetingoftheunion’sExecutive ence CenteronOctober18–19forthe121st Herndon, Va., Confer- at theAssociation’s groups assembled from ALPA’s 33pilot council (MEC) chairs master executive vice presidents,and Much ofCanoll’spresenta- Canoll discussedthevalue ofsharing executive tional officers, LPA’s na-  pilot group’s activitiesfor thefirst time. briefs theExecutive Board abouthis pilots’ masterexecutive council chair, » Capt. Rob McFadyen, theWestJet EXECUTIVE BOARD ger aircraft.Andevery day that involving aU.S. airlinepassen- 3,170 days sincethelastfatality “As ofthismorning,it’sbeen VEEP REPORTS shortage exists. ing thenotionthatacurrentpilot qualifications,” heemphasized,debunk just under158,000individuals withthose States thatrequireanATP, andthereare approximately 80,000jobsintheUnited pilot availability. “To be clear, thereare claims thatthecurrentruleisaffecting   Capt. Canoll, ALPA’s president, addresses theAssociation’s Executive Board members. Master executive council chairs from ALPA’s 33pilotgroups listentobriefings. on cockpitfume events. including new guidance Safety Organization, ing work ofALPA’s Air an updateontheongo- members. He provided advocates who areALPA more than58,000safety formance tothe this stellarper- who attributed coordinator, national safety president and ALPA’s firstvice Capt. Joe DePete, climbing,” said number keeps  emergency relief fund. discusses Pilotsfor Pilots,theunion’s president–administration/secretary, - Capt. BillCouette, ALPA’s vice still needed. a $31,000balance andthatdonationsare ing thatthefundcurrently haslessthan families affectedby thesedisasters,”add- grant money tohelpALPA pilotsandtheir directors have approved $319,893.70in noted that“sinceHurricane Harvey, the this currentAtlantic hurricaneseason.He election cycle, ALPA-PAC contributed million. He remarked, “Duringthe2016 have contributedtothePAC, raising$1.64 year, 22percentofallALPA members noting thatsincethebeginningofthis DePete alsospoke aboutALPA-PAC,

November 2017 Air Line Pilot November States sofarduring have hittheUnited four hurricanesthat tivity following the Pilots forPilots ac- about thespike in Board members talked toExecutive istration/secretary, president–admin- ette, ALPA’s vice D 52 percentgoingto Republicans and 48 percentgoingto champions, with lion topilot-partisan more than$3.5mil- emocrats.” Capt. BillCou-

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tional airline pilot unions, the Executive Board unanimously approved a resolution that provides “financial, logistical, and staff support for the efforts of the Ryanair pilots to bargain on their behalf on a transeuropean basis….” Also serving as a delegate committee chair, Capt. Bill Bartels (Delta) recited the resolution text, noting, “The majority of pilots who fly for Ryanair are employed on short- term, ‘atypical’ employment contracts by pilot hiring agents rather than directly by Ryanair.…” Moreover, by taking this action ALPA would be actively working “to prevent Ryanair’s business model and labor relations tactics from proliferat- ing….” (See page 11.)

NMB UPDATE Couette also spoke about the many to both ALPA’s augmented membership Harry Hoglander, the outgoing chair of information technology improvements and bargaining-table gains. the National Mediation Board (NMB) and taking place as part of ALPA’s Project Helling thanked ALPA’s elected leaders a former ALPA executive vice president AMBER and the ongoing efforts of the for their vigilance, adding, “Our financial and Trans World Airlines MEC chair, Pilot Development Group. In closing he assets, strong as they are, would not be as provided the meeting’s keynote address, remarked that Jim Berger, a retired ALPA strong without your hard remarking, “If you haven’t labor relations counselor, recently noti- work and decision-making done business with the fied the Association that he had set aside to ensure that our pilots’ National Mediation Board, $200,000 in his will to go to the union’s dues dollars are spent you will.” He talked about college scholarship fund. Couette praised wisely. After all, it’s hard the many roles the NMB Berger for his selflessness and support for enough to spend money plays with regard to airline the union, and encouraged others to fol- wisely when you don’t pilots, jokingly observing, low his example. have any. But it’s even more “We’re almost invasive to Five new challenging to spend wisely every part of your life.” pilot groups when you do.” Of the many posts have joined Hoglander has held in his ALPA in the lifetime, from a legislative TAKING CARE OF last three and a specialist working for a BUSINESS half years, and Capitol Hill congressman “none of that During the two-day meet- Harry Hoglander, chair of the to a lieutenant colonel happens by ing, Executive Board mem- National Mediation Board, talks about in the U.S. Air Force, he accident,” said bers unanimously passed a what to expect when requesting me- noted that being an airline Capt. Randy resolution elevating ALPA’s diation during contract negotiations. pilot has been his favorite Helling, ALPA’s jumpseat structure to one job. And of all the various vice president- of the cornerstones of the Association’s Air unions the NMB has worked with since finance/trea- Safety Organization, giving it representa- Hoglander started as a member in 2002, surer, adding, tional status on the union’s Collective Bar- he observed, “The Air Line Pilots Associa- Capt. Randy Helling, ALPA’s vice “It comes from gaining Committee. Acting as a delegate tion is far and away the best organization president–finance/treasurer, briefs at- the contracts committee chair for the meeting, Capt. I’ve ever dealt with.” tendees on the state of ALPA’s finances. we’ve negoti- Todd Insler (United), read the rationale For the balance of the meeting, MEC ated, it comes for the proposal, observing that “the As- chairs gave briefings about their pilot from our safety work, it comes from our sociation has an interest in ensuring that groups’ recent activities and accomplish- staff, and it also comes from our financ- the regulations and associated guidance ments. Executive Board members also es—finances that have been strong and governing access to the flight deck, which received updates from committee chairs getting stronger over the past half-decade includes mandated use of the Cockpit Ac- and staff on the objectives and initiatives plus.” He highlighted the sizeable dues cess Security System, are protected….” of each of the eight goals set at the 2016 revenue increase in the last year, thanks Setting an example for other interna- Board of Directors meeting.

24 » Air Line Pilot November 2017 Air Line Pilot Feaure Article » PUERTO RICO RELIEF Photos courtesy of the United Master Executive Council and the AFL-CIO

F/O José Raices (United) holds a Puerto Rican flag from outside the cockpit window at Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.. Flying Heroes ALPA PILOTS DELIVER AID TO HURRICANE-RAVAGED PUERTO RICO BY JOHN PERKINSON, SENIOR STAFF WRITER

On October 4, United Airlines Flight 2709 transported more than 300 AFL-CIO skilled workers from more than 20 labor unions to Puerto Rico to voluntarily assist with its recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria destroyed much of the Caribbean island. In addition to the carpenters, electricians, health-care professionals, and many others, the aircraft hauled 35,000 pounds of donated necessities including food, water, medicines, generators, and other goods.

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Left: Thousands of pounds of donated items—including food, water, medicines, generators, and other goods—are readied for delivery to residents of Puerto Rico. Below: Hurricane Maria brings devastation to much of the Caribbean island.

ALPA Pilots Fly To convey this aid package, undertaking, Capt. Tim Canoll, CIO mission included Capt. José Countless ALPA teamed up with the As- ALPA’s president, remarked, “This Pascual (United), who serves Relief Missions to sociation of Flight Attendants– is a classic example of what can as the Local Council 5 central Puerto Rico CWA, the International Associa- happen when labor and manage- air safety chair, and F/O Michael Pounding the island with tion of Machinists and Aerospace ment work together. And thanks Hamilton (United), one of ALPA’s sustained winds of 155 Workers, and United Airlines to to this joint effort combined with executive vice presidents. miles per hour, this past furnish a Boeing 777-300ER—free the many AFL-CIO skilled workers Because of the long duty day, summer’s Hurricane of charge—along with volunteer who contributed their time, our the two would need to deadhead Maria was the strongest pilots, flight attendants, and ramp fellow citizens in Puerto Rico were for the return flight. Subsequent- storm to make landfall workers to make this unique mis- the beneficiaries.” ly, Capt. Alan Moses (United) and in Puerto Rico in 85 sion of mercy possible. F/O José Raices (United) agreed years. The island’s 3.4 LEVELING WIND to deadhead to San Juan to fly million residents were in CONNECTIONS The word “catastrophic” doesn’t the second leg of the journey. desperate need of food, Frustrated by both the extent of begin to describe the extent of Of the four, only Hamilton had clean water, and other the hurricane damage and the the destruction Maria exacted flown to Puerto Rico since Maria. staples. need for immediate assistance, on Puerto Rico. The Category Traveling just six days after the San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín 4 storm slammed into the U.S. immense weather system hit, he Nearly a third of all Cruz, encouraged by Puerto territory on September 20, caus- noted there was still no power at ALPA pilot groups have Rican labor leaders, called AFL- ing an estimated $85 billion in the airport and, consequently, no played a part in Puerto CIO President Richard Trumka damage. Homes, businesses, and air conditioning. “The temperature Rico’s recovery. Pilots on September 26 to see if he much of the local infrastructure was pushing 100 degrees Fahren- flying for Air Transport could provide assistance. The were destroyed. heit in the terminal,” he said. International, Alaska, two talked about the possibility Recovery efforts were already “The damage to the airport Canadian North, Delta, of transporting U.S. continental stretched thin following the was shocking,” he recalled, FedEx Express, Frontier, laborers to the disaster area to destruction brought on from Hur- adding, “Certain parts of the JetBlue, Spirit, and United help. ricanes Harvey in Texas and Irma tarmac were unstable because of have been an essen- Capt. Todd Insler (United), his in Florida. Consequently, fewer flooding, and hardly anything was tial component of the pilot group’s master executive Federal Emergency Management operational.” Flights had to be humanitarian relief effort, council (MEC) chairman, was Agency (FEMA) workers were separated by time over the fixes transporting government soon contacted. A member of available, and Puerto Rico was inbound to the airport. The United workers, volunteers, United Continental Holding, Inc.’s forced to compete with these crew employed an RNAV ap- equipment, and essential Board of Directors, Insler proved other affected communities for proach, using GPS to guide them provisions needed to aid instrumental in reaching out to charitable donations. in the final stages of the flight. in the local recovery and other airline officials to get their Complicating matters, San Of this previous journey, rebuild this U.S. territory. buy-in to authorize and coordi- Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín Inter- Hamilton said that he and the nate this effort. national Airport was rendered crew transported 366 evacuees “We are grateful for all “Our fellow Americans in incapacitated. Hangars were on the return flight. As he walked the ALPA pilots at numer- Puerto Rico need help, and this is mangled, many of the windows down the jetway after parking at ous airlines who have a race against time,” Insler stated. in the terminals were knocked the gate, “One of the passengers dedicated their time and “The ALPA pilots of United Airlines out, and the waterlogged facility thanked me for ‘rescuing’ her, resources recently, and are proud to fly these skilled had no power. Three days later, which made the importance of applaud their continuing workers and medical profession- the airport reopened but on an these humanitarian flights hit efforts to lift up our pro- als to San Juan and will continue extremely limited basis. home,” he said, adding, “numer- fession and each other,” to support humanitarian efforts ous people were crying on their said Capt. Tim Canoll, going forward.” ENLISTING VOLUNTEERS way out.” ALPA’s president. Commenting on this landmark Pilots volunteering to fly the AFL- Hamilton observed that cus-

26 » Air Line Pilot November 2017 Capt. José Pascual (United), left, and F/O Mike Hamilton (United) right, operate United Flight 2709 to Puerto Rico, bringing donated necessities and health-care professionals, electricians, carpenters, and other skilled workers to the island. tomer service agents, members news reports as the passengers of the clergy, Red Cross volun- deplaned. “When you go to the teers, and paramedics stood community and see the situation, ready to attend to the disembark- it’s too difficult for our people.” At ing hurricane victims. that time, the news media was reporting that only 10 percent DEPARTURE TIME of the island had electricity and On the morning of October 4, about 50 percent had running Newark Liberty International Air- water. port’s Gate C110 was packed with LAST LEG return trip teared up, divulging that volunteers ready to embark on ON ISLAND TIME Back at the airport, the B- it was her first hot meal since the the relief mission. News reporters Now on the ground, the trans- 777-300ER remained at the gate hurricane. interviewed the union workers, ported workers were quickly for two and a half hours. This brief “When we got to Newark, many of whom had ties to Puerto shuttled to the command center layover gave Pascual and Raices United employees with relatives Rico. at Roberto Clemente Coliseum just enough time to briefly visit in Puerto Rico were there to meet Flight planning for a disaster in San Juan, where they would with local relatives. Pascual, who the return flight,” remembered area requires some additional operate from for the next two has family near Caguas, delivered Raices. “It was very moving.” considerations. The amount of weeks. Wasting no time, they met some much-appreciated neces- “What stands out most in my jet fuel to load for the first flight with representatives from the sities to his nephew. Several days mind were the emotions and would depend on what was Puerto Rican AFL-CIO and the city before, Pascual had arranged to jubilation coming from the families available at the airport for the of San Juan and went to work. have his mother-in-law, who is 89, of the hurricane victims as they return trip. NOTAMs changed Capt. Greg Everhard (United), flown to the states. reunited with their loved ones,” daily, based on conditions at the his pilot group’s MEC Commu- Raices has a cousin who works Moses recalled. “They hugged and airport, and planning for alternate nications chair, and F/O Roger for Delta Air Lines at the airport. kissed us as we walked through airfields was also a concern Phillips (United), the Communica- He brought her some provisions, the terminal and were so grateful because some of the nearby tions vice chair, traveled with the including food and batteries. He to see their family members. I facilities weren’t available. With AFL-CIO contingent. “We helped also arranged to have a generator was truly humbled and proud to their prefight checklist completed, with the logistics of moving shipped to a bedridden uncle. be a part of this effort. This was the pilots pulled the aircraft away the bags from the plane,” said When the United airplane finally America at its best!” from the terminal about 11:00 a.m. Everhard. “Doctors were asked departed San Juan—with Moses Dovetailing with this sentiment, Pascual and Hamilton de- to bring their own medicines. and Raices at the controls—it car- Trumka commented, “In times of scribed the nearly three-hour- Many of the workers had brought ried some 250 evacuees, includ- great tragedy, our country comes and-45-minute flight as routine. their own tools. Not much was ing 25 individuals who required together, and we are committed to Hamilton pointed out that the available there,” he noted. The wheelchairs. Some of the others in doing our part to assist the people airport’s ILS was inoperative, but pilots, who spent a night before the cabin were ill. of Puerto Rico.” radar was functioning and the flying home, also assisted with Again, United Airlines didn’t weather was good. The smell of distributing food. charge for seats on either of the Help Is Still Needed mold and mildew from the outside During the volunteer briefing, flights, and the pilots, flight at- Puerto Rico still needs air was apparent as the aircraft Everhard gave his pilot hat to the tendants, and ramp workers all help. Visit www.alpa.org/ paralleled the island. As the San Juan mayor and Phillips gave donated their time. A passenger hurricane to find out what airplane touched down, the pilots his hat to the Puerto Rican AFL- who was served dinner on the you can do. noticed that many of the pine CIO president. Both officials wore trees that lined portions of the them in recognition of the support northern runway (8/26) looked as from the relief team. if they had been chopped in half. “This was a resourceful group,” Red Cross workers, family said Phillips, acknowledging the members, and others cheered as union laborers. “They were able the aircraft parked. Raices posed to go into this situation and make for a photo holding a Puerto Rican do with the resources that were flag from outside the cockpit available to them. It was really window, which appeared in USA amazing to witness,” he recalled. Today and Forbes magazine. In the coming days, these vol- “We need all of the help we unteers would assist in restoring can get here because all of the portions of the power grid, helping island was destroyed,” José to reopen several hospitals, clear- Rodríguez-Baez, president of ing roads, and performing other the AFL-CIO in Puerto Rico, told critical duties.

Capt. Todd Insler (United), his pilot group’s Master Executive Council chairman, center, and other United pilots pose with members of the Registered Nurses Response Network before the nurses board the flight to Puerto Rico.

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» share your story. your share mation on how you can allinthefamily family. immediate their in run that airline pilots of tions share about the genera to stories inspiring have Many ALPA members inrun your family? theDoes love of flying Changing of the Guard Air Line Pilot Article Feature November 2017 November Air Line Pilot Visit Visit www.alpa.org/ for infor for - - I grandfather, who joined the the joined who grandfather, my with it started and ics, family. for our guard of the achanging be will year this so December, this 65 turns He time. more alittle for only although Airlines, at United pilot Airbus Airport-based International Liberty Newark oldest the currently is father My needed. was one chair only icon—and airline an and instructor, my flight friend, my mentor, my best my father, Ibrought my class for dinner upgrade captain’s (Envoy Air) (Envoy II Thompson Richard Capt. By » ALL IN THE FAMILY THE IN ALL Envoy this year, and for the for the and year, this Envoy at captain to upgrade to enough lucky was Flying is in my genet in is Flying - taking bets on whose kid will will kid on whose bets taking We’re also airline. amajor to me beat will likely most he but airliner, of an seat left the to him Ibeat competitive. very been always Ihave and Rob Delta. with a career about dreaming is and E-2s flying military the in time his Robby, finishing is cousin my son, His Lines. Air at Delta years 20 to close has F-14, and on the commander head the Academy, became Naval the B-747. on the captain a as retiring TWA, by hired was my grandfather war, the After later. hours came ship arescue until sailor injured onto an holding water ing day, tread that a man’s life He saved kamikaze. Japanese a by hit was that ship last the on serving Pacific, the in flew World He War II. during Navy My dad’s brother went to to went brother My dad’s - grew up, and my father gave gave my father up, and grew I when be to Iwanted what lottery. the won I like Ifelt route, ark–Denver New -777 on the put the they when And TVs. of the because my favorites A320s were later -757 and The -737 did. the while entertainment audio any have B-727 didn’t The fleet. United’s in airplane ery ev about facts you numerous tell Icould and on, be would we airplanes what about excited Iwas sleep. I couldn’t that before night the excited so Iwas akid. Iwas when on went we trips nonrev the Commuter. gany Alle an Air), Wright (later for Aeromec working too, wings, her earned mother My pilot. airline generation fourth- first family’s the be It was clear to everyone everyone to clear It was all remember still I can  the rank of captain. son II(Envoy Air),to Capt. Richard Thomp- left, welcomes hisson, Thompson (United), Capt. Richard - - -

Photo courtesy of Capt. Richard Thompson II (Envoy Air) Giving Dreams a Second Chance me that gift. He took me out By F/O Janet Elliott (Frontier) weekly when I was 14 years old. He soloed me on my 16th y father was a Pan Am birthday, signed off for my pilot for 37 years, retir- private pilot’s license on my M ing in 1977 as a B-747 17th birthday, and gave me captain, and my mother was every solid piece of advice he a Pan Am stewardess on the could. DC-4. They met while flying to- We both have lived the ups gether for Pan Am and eventu- and downs of this industry. ally married. He had called her My father earned a battle star to the cockpit and asked her to on the picket line during the marry him during a moonlit Eastern strike, and at three night over the Andes. In 1972, years old I was by his side my dad thwarted the hijacking with a sign saying, “Frank of his -747 (but that’s another Lorenzo stole my toys.” He story for another time). With was there to give me advice a family background like that, and guidance during the it wasn’t surprising that I was bankruptcy proceedings attracted to aviation. when I was just starting out It wasn’t common for at American Eagle, because women to become pilots when he, too, earned the Chapter I was growing up, but when I

11 merit badge. He also was turned 16, I asked my dad for Photos courtesy Janet of F/O Elliott (Frontier) there to guide me when flying lessons. Of course, he my patience paid off and I was thrilled to set them up Capt. Eugene Vaughn (Pan Am) left upgraded to captain. He prob- for me. I breezed through my behind a legacy that includes three pilots and a former flight attendant. ably would have been able to private license at 17 followed retire a few years earlier if he by a commercial license and F/O Janet Elliott (Frontier) left her career in IT at 35 to pursue her dream just charged me $1 per phone instrument rating by the time job of flying for an airline. call every time I called for I was 18. After my first year advice. of college, I fell in love with It’s hard for me to imagine an Air Force C-130 pilot at the chance and walked into the an F9 ramp agent at the time my father no longer a line pi- nearby base, and we were local flight school, explaining who was working on his fly- lot for United Airlines. It’s all married that next summer. that I wanted to become an ing career, there. It was love at I’ve ever known, so this will We actually met at the Dallas/ airline pilot. I left my IT career first sight. During their early be bittersweet. But he’s ex- Fort Worth International behind and worked feverishly married years, her husband cited to retire—excited to go Airport, sitting next to each to get current by working on was hired as a pilot at Great skiing at Snowbasin in Utah other at the gate while waiting my CFI and CFII. Once those Lakes and then progressed to all winter, excited to spend for the same flight. were completed, I began flight a check airman and finally time on the water in the sum- After marriage, I put my avi- instructing while working on a designated examiner. He mer, and, most of all, excited ation dreams on hold to raise my ME and MEI and after a moved on to United more than to finally have the extra time two children. Later, I finished few years my ATP. With the four years ago, giving us four to spend with me and be the my college degree in informa- ATP, I was hired by a local ALPA members in the family world’s best grandpa to my tion systems, which led to a charter outfit flying Learjets. (past and present): my dad, me, daughter, Kylie. successful career in IT. In the In less than a year, I was hired my brother, and my son-in- We plan on exchanging meantime, my older brother by Air Wisconsin flying the law. My daughter left Frontier some final jumpseat rides became interested in aviation. Dornier 328 and the CRJ200. four years ago to attend physi- before the clock strikes mid- After years of training, flight After almost four years, I left cian assistant (PA) school and night, and I will be there with instructing, and flying for Air Wisconsin as an RJ captain is now a practicing PA. Kylie for his retirement flight. the regionals, he was hired by and began flying for Frontier My dad left a legacy of six It’s going to be hard seeing Northwest Airlines. Airlines. I’ve been with Fron- pilots in the family, but sadly Dad turn in his wings. I can’t Even with a successful per- tier for nearly 14 years. he never saw my return to remember a single moment of sonal and professional life, the Both of my kids have their flying or how much we carried my life when he wasn’t a pilot flying bug never left me, and private pilot licenses (my on his legacy. He passed away for United Airlines. But for with my office overlooking a daughter also earned her in 1984 only four years into the first time in my life, my local general aviation airport, instrument rating). When retirement from Pan Am. But father won’t have to tell me, I couldn’t take my mind off my my daughter graduated from I know he looks down on his “I can’t. I’m out on a trip that original passion. Finally, at age college, she was hired as a family with a big grin. He was day.” That’s something I’ll be 35, and the kids older, I decided flight attendant at Frontier my mentor and always will be able to get used to. to give my dreams another and met her future husband, our family’s hero.

November 2017 Air Line Pilot » 29 Melding the divergent interests and priorities of the pilot group into Advancing the a successful collective bargaining agreement takes careful planning, a ALPA Profession… “constructive decision-making process, and a solid working relationship @work Pilots & Staff among the pilot leadership teams working on negotiations. BETTY GINSBURG, ALPA REPRESENTATION DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR”

that were attacked during the Negotiations Training Prepares bankruptcy era,” said Hodgson. “We’re looking forward to more tax-efficient contracts,” he More than 50 pilots from noted, observing that deter- Pilots for Contract Talks 16 different ALPA pilot groups attend ALPA’s Nego- mining adequate health-care tiations Training Seminar in coverage requires calculat- the Association’s Herndon, ing premium costs and Va., Conference Center. anticipating industry trends and out-of-pocket expenses. Participants spent much of the event in two sets of negotiations simulations. The first addressed a protocol agreement, which Andrew Shostack, assistant director of Repre- sentation, described as “an agreement between the parties that defines the environment surrounding the negotiation egotiating a produc- collective bargaining. More emphasized the importance and sets the rules under which tive, forward-thinking than 50 pilots from 16 different of proper sequencing, realis- that negotiation will be con- N collective bargaining ALPA pilot groups participated, tic timelines, and being agile ducted.” He and other staffers agreement is paramount to taking part in interactive enough to make changes as reviewed pertinent bargaining advancing ALPA members’ decision-making exercises and circumstances warrant. issues, including who has the careers and securing the future negotiations simulations to Dave Krieger, ALPA’s manag- authority to bargain, where of the airline piloting profes- practice and fine-tune what ing director, and Kye Johan- talks should be conducted, the sion—two of the Association’s they learned. ning, a manager in ALPA’s exchange of openers, and ac- strategic goals. ALPA’s annual “Melding the divergent Economic & Financial Analysis cess to information. The pilots Negotiations Training Seminar interests and priorities of the Department, examined how the also engaged in mock endgame is just one way the union meets pilot group into a successful economy, airline industry per- contract negotiations, bargain- these goals for the benefit of collective bargaining agree- formance, and elusive “Black ing for a pilot agreement at a ALPA members and the profes- ment takes careful planning, a Swan” events—such as 9/11, hypothetical airline. sion as a whole. The annual constructive decision-making the SARS and Ebola outbreaks, David Weaver, director of event is sponsored by ALPA’s process, and a solid working and the 2008 global financial ALPA’s Communications Collective Bargaining Com- relationship among the pilot crisis—can affect bargaining Department, and Doug Baj, as- mittee (CBC) in conjunction leadership teams working success. “It’s critical to educate sistant director of Communica- with and assisted by ALPA’s on negotiations,” said Betty yourself on all these factors, tions, discussed the importance Representation Department. Ginsburg, director of ALPA’s realizing that they can change of effective communications, Capt. Phil Otis (United), the CBC Representation Department, and evolve, sometimes very noting that it’s an essential chairman, and other committee who welcomed the attendees. quickly,” said Krieger. component of any negotiating members were in attendance Bruce York, ALPA’s senior “Over the next 10 years, effort. “Success begins with to share their thoughts and advisor and chief negotiator, benefits bargaining will require developing a communications experiences. presented several of the train- more emphasis,” said York, who component to your strategic During the three-day event ing modules and talked about together with Steve Hodgson, plan,” Weaver said, which held at the Association’s Hern- the multidimensional aspects a manager in ALPA’s Retire- typically includes goals, audi- don, Va., Conference Center on of collective bargaining. ment & Insurance Department, ences, messaging, and tactics. October 3–5, ALPA negotiating “Having both a strategic and a addressed benefit negotiations. Ensuring that a pilot group is committee members, pilot negotiating plan, knowing and York acknowledged that the properly informed throughout leaders, and other pilot volun- understanding the bargaining effects of 9/11, airline bankrupt- the collective bargaining pro- teers engaged in critical con- environment, and continually cies, IRS limits on pension plan cess builds unity and promotes versations and had the chance informing and hearing from contributions, and other issues educated decision-making to hear from the Association’s members along the way are have set the stage for the focus when it’s time for a ratification professional negotiators and all essential,” he said. York on pilot benefits. vote. experts about what it takes identified the different types “We’re fighting back from all

to plan and execute effective of negotiations available and of the legacy carrier benefits —John Perkinson, Senior Staff Writer Photo: Chris Weaver

30 » Air Line Pilot November 2017 Photos courtesy of Capt. Corey Slone (United) visit Protecting theCockpit Through HIMS,”intheJune/Julyissue and To learnmore abouttheHIMSprogram, read “PilotCommentary: M tion Seminar. the annualBasicHIMSEduca- Colo., onSeptember 25–27 for groups, convened inDenver, 16 ALPA-represented pilot lines, including110pilotsfrom pilots frommorethan30air- Lives, Families, Careers Pilots Helping Pilots Save Their jobs are wholly restored.” wholly are jobs their where to on apath them get to pilots affected with work can we then achieved, are these “When chair. mittee ALPA’s Com (United), HIMS Slone Corey Capt. said pilots,” of affected lives the save to and fly, to fit presently aren’t who those from profession ing pilot the and crewmembers fellow protect safety, public’s the protect foremost—to and are—first program HIMS the and chemical dependency. alcohol with struggle who tors of avia cockpit the to return identification, treatment, and the coordinates successfully ALPA-managed program that and funded afederally is vention Motivation Study, HIMS, the Human Inter Human the HIMS, Slone conducted the educa the conducted Slone of aims major three “The HIMS Program www.alpa.org/pilotassistance. representatives, and airline managers,FAA ore than400doctors,

- - - - - “For too long, we’ve focused focused we’ve long, “For too families. affected support help to volunteer who spouses of pilot of acadre nization orga the been has HIMS recovery efforts.” their in assist to hope and treatment with them provide can we sick—and simply “They’re Slone said. or weak,” bad not are addiction from suffer who people that folks educate to is seminars these testing. and HIMS to pertaining issues legal and FAA regulations and ticipants; par of HIMS aftercare and tion, evaluation, treatment, identifica the process; HIMS the of addiction; disease the Topics included gathering. throughout the three-day moderators panel and ers speak as served three All manager. program HIMS and advisor ALPA’s aeromedical Snyder, Quay Dr. and chair, vice HIMS the (FedEx Express), Grassie Marc Capt. with along tional seminar A new development in in development A new with goals of our “One - - - - not considered well suited suited well considered not was which population, pilot airline the in of alcoholism presence the with for dealing aprogram test to designed was study The Alcoholism. and Abuse for Alcohol tute Insti National the from funding ALPA with by led was 1972 and in project research alone.” programs 12-step than lower times four already is which rate, relapse the reduce help to continue and multiplied effectively pilots—are program’s our provides HIMS accountability and monitoring added the program’s success—namely, the built we’ve which upon pillars the so, doing By gram. pro support the into family We add to had disease. pilot’s the by affected is that picture of abigger one element just is or he she that realized we’ve but pilot, on the exclusively service topilots. plaque honoringhisdedicationand O.C. Miller(Delta),center, witha (Northwest, Ret.), right,presents Capt. tee chair, flanked by Capt. Lyle Prouse pilot group’s PilotAssistance Commit  in Denver, Colo. attend theannualHIMSBasicSeminar  HIMS began as a medical amedical as began HIMS Capt. Scott Monjeau(Delta),left, his More than400safety professionals -

- - slated for spring 2018. 2018. for spring slated is seminar HIMS next The Canadian Pilot Assistance. Professional Standards, and Incident Response Program, Critical the Aeromedical, includes also which ture, struc Assistance Pilot tion Organiza ALPA’s Safety Air up make that groups of five pilots. its and program HIMS for the of support cades de for his pilots Delta’s HIMS Assistance Committee and Pilot Delta the from Ret.) (Northwest, Lyle Prouse Capt. by gratitude and appreciation of award an with presented was (Delta) Miller O.C. Capt. duty. to safely pilots returning in money and time saving investment, monetary on a10 1return to demonstrated the Since program. of the cess suc the to essential was pilots peer and FAA, the airline, the of involvement that apparent it was standards, formance per technical and medical between interrelationship the and of responsibilities apilot’s pilots. fellow by observed best be would effectively function to ability pilot’s a recovering believed researchers dition, ad In program. supervisory on-the-job traditional a for November 2017 Air Line Pilot November The HIMS program is one one is program HIMS The During the conference, nature sensitive the Given —Christopher Freeze, Senior Aviation Technical Writer HIMS has Furthermore, their careers. to returned and bilitated reha fully success been have pilots professional of hundreds 1974,in inception program’s - - - - -

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Advancing the Learn More ALPA Profession… To learn more about ALPA’s Fee-for-Departure Committee and its activities and resources, go to ffd.alpa.org or contact Capt. Paul Ryder (ExpressJet), ALPA’s @work Pilots & Staff Fee-for-Departure Committee chairman, at [email protected].

knowledge of negotiations FFD Committee Meets to Discuss and insights and experience about how to best achieve a successful collective bargain- Industry Challenges ing agreement. FFD Committee members

Capt. Paul Ryder (ExpressJet), ALPA’s also reviewed the success of Fee-for-Departure (FFD) Committee ALPA’s career-progression chairman and national resource coor- workshops. “These workshops dinator, discusses the challenges the are an opportunity for pilots FFD sector and pilots are facing. to meet face-to-face with F/O Lindsey Van Beusekom (Ex- industry experts to receive ad- pressJet) talks about ALPA’s career- vice and tips when interview- progression workshops, noting that approximately 300 FFD pilots attend- ing with a large-jet operator,” ed workshops during the last year. remarked F/O Lindsey Van Beusekom (ExpressJet), who mentioned that during the last year nearly 300 FFD pilots attended career-progression workshops in Atlanta, Ga.; Chicago, Ill.; Denver, Colo.; Herndon, Va.; Orlando, Fla.; and Palm Springs, Calif. She noted that the committee also supported United’s career n an effort to continue have also suffered pathway program and col- to advance the goals and from a lower de- laborated with management I priorities of fee-for-depar- mand for 50-seat aircraft, and edged they’re cautiously at other mainline carriers to ture (FFD) pilots, which are in many competitors are fighting optimistic that the tentative hold open-house events—a lockstep with the Association’s for limited flying opportuni- agreement the Endeavor Air recent event with JetBlue strategic goal to secure the fu- ties. In addition, many of the pilots recently reached with Airways’ recruiting team ture of the piloting profession, mainline scope clauses are management—an agreement was held in July—and other pilot leaders from ALPA’s 13 reaching or near their limits that contains hourly wage networking opportunities ex- FFD pilot groups recently met on maximum number of large rates far above the current clusively for ALPA members. to discuss the challenges af- regional jet aircraft,” Karg industry standard—will lead “Our programs are opening fecting FFD pilots and the FFD added. to a new trend in compensa- doors,” Van Beusekom said. sector of the airline industry. Ryder noted that FFD car- tion among FFD carriers and “In just one day, we can put Capt. Paul Ryder (Express- riers are also in dire need of ultimately an increase in the pilots in direct contact with Jet), ALPA’s FFD Commit- implementing better ways number of new airline pilots recruiters, experts, and other tee chairman and national to attract new pilots. “It’s in in North America. hiring professionals to give resource coordinator, and the interest of both pilots and During the meeting held at them an edge they can’t get meeting attendees discussed carriers to find a sustainable ALPA’s Herndon, Va., offices outside of ALPA. What we’re the continuing struggle that solution for pilot recruitment in mid-October, participants hearing from pilots is that North America’s FFD carriers and retention, and we need discussed plans to coordinate our efforts are guiding them face in terms of pilot recruit- to work with our air carriers more closely with ALPA’s to the right networks and put- ment and retention, shrinking to craft collective bargaining Collective Bargaining Com- ting them on the right track fleets, and the shifting FFD agreements that are committee. This coordination will to success.” Due to the success business model. petitive and include improve- enable FFD pilots to better of these events, ALPA’s FFD “In the last five years, the ments in pilot wages, work- navigate a unique bargaining Committee will hold ad- gap in average salary between ing conditions, and career environment in which FFD ditional career-progression an FFD pilot and a mainline progression,” said Ryder. carriers are often competing open houses and interview pilot has grown by more than Although FFD carriers are for the same business. It will walkthroughs in the coming 55 percent,” said Paul Karg, increasingly relying on hiring also give FFD pilot leaders the year. lead financial analyst in ALPA’s and retention bonuses to opportunity to engage with Economic & Financial Analysis attract and retain pilots, the experienced pilots who have —Julie Mayes, ALPA Senior Com-

Department. “Regional carriers committee members acknowl- a well-developed institutional munications Specialist Photos: Chris Weaver

32 » Air Line Pilot November 2017 Photos courtesy of F/O Mark Crystal (ExpressJet) C for nearly a week. aweek. for nearly totals rainfall unprecedented dumping area, Houston the in it stalled However, storm. atropical to downgrading coast, up the moved quickly system weather enormous Tex. The at Rockport, landfall made 4hurricane, aCategory Harvey, 25, of August evening the On experience. to about was he for what him prepare fully not would however, experience, brief Award. ASL ALPA’s received he Outstanding 2015 when for in recognized a job was he Airport, Intercontinental Bush at George (ASL) liaison safety airport Association’s the He’s also chair. Group Environment Grounds Airport Organization Safety ALPA’s as Air serves he trucks, fire ing or driv trips isn’t flying Crystal When operations. pump water overseeing and trucks one of the driving firefighter, operator/ of engineer rank the earned he avolunteer, As before. year the Tex., Humble, in home his near (AFD), ment Depart Fire Atascocita the joined had America’s fourth-largestcity. time andtalentstohelpthecitizensof tooffertheir hesitate tostepforward like (ExpressJet) F/OMarkCrystal didn’t tial rainsandrecordflooding,rescuers By John Perkinson, Senior Staff Writer Staff Senior Perkinson, John By In the Wake of Harvey Rescues Residents Area ExpressJet Pilot were passible and assisting families families assisting and passible were roads whether assessing out on patrols, We went area. asmall to limited was ty www.alpa.org/ourstories Stories Our “Initially, the damage to our communi our to damage the “Initially, and training firefighting Crystal’s Crystal E145 pilot, A Houston-based the Houston, Tex., areawithtorren- so when Hurricane Harvey battered rises oftenbringoutthebestinus, - - - 48-hour shiftsmanning thestagingarea, pilot alsospent portionsofhis36-to County neighborhoods.TheExpressJet and theAFDcontinuedtocruise Harris submerged carsandstreetsigns, Crystal few days thenfinally diminished.Amid The heavy rainscontinued forthenext ASSESSING THEDAMAGE alive.’” but I’m still gone, be may Iown ‘Everything cates, communi time same at the that stare detached akind-of describe; to hard is faces on their look “The acknowledged. Crystal catastrophe,” of large-scale kind this facing people with dealing those strandedby thestorm. waded throughthewaterCrystal toget efforts were being conductedby boat,and water-logged locations.Search-and-rescue ers tobetterreachsomeofthemore Texas Task Force andotherfirstrespond- banks. TheAFDcombinedforceswiththe River water levels were well above their gust 28Lake Houston andtheSanJacinto The poundingrainscontinued,andby Au - STORMY WEATHER for emergencies. area staging a district, as department’s fire ofside the 19, east at Station on the center operation calls. answer to sirens and lights truck’s his ran he that adding hour,” remembered, he per miles five about drive only Icould areas, some in water high of the “Because Crystal. said flood,” to begun had homes whose “There’s something surreal about about surreal something “There’s emergency up an set soon AFD The

- the hurricane will recover and rebuild. rebuild. and recover will hurricane the by affected those community of the help the with that hopeful remains damage, minor with escaped home whose Crystal, But come. to years for many of Harvey scars bear will Atascocita and Humble No doubt, rebuild. to continue munity com of the parts other open, again once opening.” eye- truly been has this like event for an alone coordination “The ahand. lend to country the over all from come have of people thousands that noting Crystal, said incredible,” been has received we’ve inches. 40 than more registered gauges storm-water local Louisiana, to northeast tracked system weather the time the By calls. medical emergency 345 to responded and animals 80 nearly and people 300 than more rescued AFD the incident, week-long the During Harvey. by damaged severely to moderately were of Houston suburb northeastern the overwhelmed withHarvey refugees. local churchesandotherfacilitiesbecame accommodate dislocatedresidentsafter ble openeditsdowntown Civic Centerto extent ofthedevastation, thecityofHum- relocate tonearby shelters.Because ofthe accounting forpeopleandhelpingthem   high-water rescues. Midland, Tex., helps theAtascocita Fire Departmentwith viduals inneedof immediatemedicalassistance.

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ALPA, pilots, and safety—which has resulted in zero fatal passenger airline accidents since 2009. TRAINED While flying has become a routine way of traveling, the public and decision-makers alike should remember that pilots are trained for safety, they FOR LIFE are trained for the unexpected, they are trained for life. "Thanks to professional pilots, the safest place From social media engagement to learn how on Earth will always be in the air.” This phrase, to read a sky like an airline pilot and a Twit- part of ALPA’s recent “Trained for Life” branding ter hashtag promotion to #thankapilot, ALPA’s campaign, is redefining the public’s view of avia- branding campaign will educate and inform the tion safety through the lens of highly skilled and current administration, transportation-focused well-trained airline pilots. The campaign recap- policymakers, and the public on why they should tures the wonder of flight through breathtaking support ALPA in all matters of aviation safety. images that can be seen only from the air and The campaign—radio, print, digital, and social reconnects passengers with those in command of media—will run for 12 weeks, ending just after the their aircraft. It also demonstrates the difference busy 2017 holiday travel season in order to reach between having a window seat and one at the audience saturation. Included here is a sampling front of a commercial jet. of the artwork created to promote the airline This campaign focuses on the success of piloting profession.

36 » Air Line Pilot November 2017 Although pilots often train for five years or more before taking command of a passenger or cargo flight, they never stop learning. Each year, they learn how to deal with every possibility. So they know when danger might strike—and how to avoid it. Thanks to professional pilots, the safest place on earth will always be in the air. Visit ALPA.org/TrainedForLife to learn more. RADIO Air Line Pilots To run on WTOP Association International Trained for Life

PRINT To run in Politico, The Hill, Roll Call, and The Washington Post AIRPORT ADVERTISING To run at Washington National Airport

November 2017 Air Line Pilot » 37 ALPA Resources & Contact Numbers

National Executive Vice Presidents For more information on which pilot groups executive vice presidents represent, visit Officers www.alpa.org/evp.. For complete biographical information on ALPA’s national officers, visit www.alpa.org/leaders.

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

ALPA Sudoku (http://download.cnet.com/Sudoku-Generator/3000-2111_4-10733911.html) Complete the sudoku puzzle so that each The solution to this month’s ALPA sudoku can column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 be found on page 11. sub-grids that compose the grid contain all the Prefer other puzzle types? Tell us what you digits from 1 to 9. think. E-mail [email protected].

Capt. William Capt. Randy Couette Helling Vice President– Vice President– Administration/ Finance/ Secretary Treasurer Capt. Rick Capt. Paul Ryder Dominguez (ExpressJet) (Delta) National Executive Resource Adminis- Coordinator trator

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Air Line PilOt ALPA Information Numbers Editor in Chief Sharon R. Bhagwandin The following ALPA resources may be reached by e-mail or by dialing, toll-free, 1-888-359-2572 Associate Managing & Production Editor (1-888-FLY-ALPA). Once connected, press the # key on your phone and dial the last four digits of the Susan Fager number listed below. However, the ALPA main number, ASPEN, Member Insurance, and Membership Senior Staff Writer John Perkinson Administration numbers need to be dialed directly. Senior Advocacy Writer Linda Shotwell Accident Investigation Discipline and Discharge Membership Administration Senior Aviation Technical Writer ([email protected]) ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Christopher Freeze 703-689-4312 703-689-4226 1-888-359-2572 Magazine/Graphic Designer Susan Boulter (1-888-FLY-ALPA), option 3 Accounting and Finance Economic and Financial Analysis Contributing Graphic Designer James Cuentas ([email protected]) ([email protected]) IT Operations and Services 703-689-4144 703-689-4289 ([email protected]) Web Coordinators Chris Weaver, Suzi Fenton 703-689-4245 Air Line Pilot Election Dates LEC/MEC Supervisor, Multimedia Productions Eric Davis ([email protected]) 703-689-4212 Organizing Contributing Writers Kevin Cuddihy, 703-481-4460 ([email protected]) Engineering and Air Safety Corey Kuhn 703-689-4179 ALPA Aeromedical Office ([email protected]) ePublishing Coordinator Mary Kennedy 303-341-4435 703-689-4200 Publishing and Design Services ([email protected]) Director of Communications David Weaver ALPA Main Number FAA Enforcement or Medical 703-481-4441 703-689-2270 Certificate Action General Manager Lori Garver ([email protected]) Purchasing ([email protected]) ALPA Memorabilia Air Line Pilot is not responsible for unsolicited 703-689-4226 703-689-4319 ([email protected]) manuscripts, photographs, or other materials. Unso- 703-481-4458 Government Affairs Representation ([email protected]) licited materials will be returned only if submitted ([email protected]) 703-689-4226 ALPA-PAC 202-797-4033 with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Opinions 202-797-4033 Real Estate expressed by authors do not necessarily represent ASPEN 703-689-4220 Human Resources ([email protected]) official ALPA position or policy. Balloting ([email protected]) ([email protected]) 703-689-4105 Subscriptions: Subscription rate for pilot members, 703-689-4173 703-689-4262 Retirement and Insurance $27.50, included in ALPA membership dues; for Cashiering Information Technology ([email protected]) students, $41; for U.S. nonmembers, $55; for foreign, ([email protected]) and Services 703-689-4114 $71.50. Residents of the state of Washington must 703-689-4385 ([email protected]) add 8.8 percent sales tax. To subscribe go to Strategic Member Development 703-689-4134 www.alpa.org/subscriptions or call 703-481-4460. Communications and Resources ([email protected]) Legal ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Advertising: Any advertising appearing in Air Line 703-481-4440 202-797-4096 703-481-4467 Pilot cannot be construed as being an endorsement 703-689-4326 by the Air Line Pilots Association, International or its Computer Help Line System Board of Adjustment members. The publisher reserves the right to reject, ([email protected]) Member Insurance ([email protected]) discontinue, or edit any advertisement. For advertis- 703-689-4357 ([email protected]) 703-689-4226 ing information, contact [email protected]. Council Services ([email protected]) 1-800-746-2572 703-689-4173 Address Changes: To report address changes, contact [email protected] or call 1-888-359-2572 (1-888-FLY-ALPA) and choose menu option 3, 3. Membership Administration Air Line Pilot is printed in the United States and To obtain membership account information or to update your records or your postal or e-mail address via the published for professional airline pilots in the Internet, go to the My ALPA area of www.alpa.org/memberaccount; or dial the toll-free number 1-888-359- United States and Canada who are members of the 2572 (1-888-FLY-ALPA) and choose menu option 3,3. Listed below are the telephone numbers of MEC offices. Air Line Pilots Association, International. ALPA Headquarters: 1625 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Air Georgian–GGN MEC Compass–CPZ MEC JetBlue–JBU MEC Washington, DC 20036 204-997-1732 952-853-2373 603-303-2195 Postmaster: Send address changes to Air Line Pilot, Air Transat–TSC MEC Delta–DAL MEC *Kelowna Flightcraft–KFC MEC 535 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170-5226. 1-888-337-2033 404-763-4925 877-373-3131 ext.6225 Air Transport International– Endeavor Air–EDV MEC Mesa–MAG MEC Other Organizations ATI MEC 833-EDV-ALPA 602-306-1116 ALPA Aeromedical Office 303-341-4435 505-263-8838 Connexus Credit Union 1-800-845-5025 Envoy Air–ENY MEC Piedmont–PDT MEC Air Wisconsin–ARW MEC 817-685-7474 339-987-1277 1-800-ALPA-ARW ALPA Accident/Incident Hotline ExpressJet–XJT MEC PSA–PSA MEC If you are involved in an accident, incident, or alleged Alaska–ALA MEC 206-241-3138 281-987-3636 703-481-4444 violation of a federal aviation regulation, contact your Atlantic Southeast–ASA MEC FedEx Express–FDX MEC Spirit–SPA MEC local or central air safety chairman, regional safety 404-209-8566 901-752-8749 1-855-SPA-ALPA chairman, or the worldwide ALPA accident/serious incident hotline at 202-797-4180 (collect calls are ac- Bearskin–BRS MEC First Air–FAB MEC Sun Country–SCA MEC cepted) for an immediate response 24 hours per day. 807-628-5683 1-877-459-3272 952-853-2393 As a backup number, call 703-892-4180. Calm Air–CMA MEC Frontier–FFT MEC Trans States–TSA MEC To report a safety problem or airspace system 204-471-1000 720-245-7364 412-780-9036 deficiency, call 1-800-424-2470 or e-mail [email protected]. Canadian North–CNP MEC Hawaiian–HAL MEC United–UAL MEC 780-718-6012 808-836-2572 847-292-1700 2017 EBCB Schedule *CanJet–CJA MEC Island Air–AIS MEC Virgin America–VRD MEC The Association’s Election and Ballot Certification 1-800-959-1751 808-838-0188 435-962-0951 Board’s schedule for counting ballots is November CommutAir–CMT MEC Jazz Aviation–JAZ MEC Wasaya–WSG MEC 10 and December 8. 518-332-7494 1-800-561-9576 807-624-7270 Any ALPA member in good standing may be present as an observer during any meeting. Contact the WestJet–WJA Association’s Membership and Council Services 403-464-3599 *Pilot group in custodianship Department for scheduling.

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