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The Air Line PilOts AssOciatiON, InternatiOnal (ALPA), is the larGest airline pilOT uniON in the WOrld AND REPRESENTS NEARLY 53,000 PILOTS at 38 U.S. and Canadian airlines. FOunded in 1931, the AssOciatiON is chartered BY the AFL-CIO and Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 the Canadian LABOur CONGress. KNOwn Employment Why Value Global Pilot internatiOnallY as U.S.-ALPA, it is A memBer Assistance and Trumps Career Conference OF THE InternatiONAL FederatiON OF AIR LINE PILOTS’ ASSOciatiONS. Job Opportunities Experience and Job Fair An Informational Network for the ALPA Pilot FlightMarch Path 2011 Volume 3 Issue 1 In this FPSP Update from Your FPSP National Coordinator UPDATES Issue... Each publication of the Since our last issue, the industry has shown marked signs of improvement, which should Flight Path will have a list translate into more opportunities to get each of you back in a flying position. of ALPA carriers and the FPSP Update number of pilots who are 1 on furlough.* from Your 4 Alaska Airlines recalled 6 more pilots effective March 2 and expects to have all National involuntary furloughs back on property by April 2012. Coordinator AIS 3 4 Continental has been recalling furloughed pilots since November 2010 and expects ALA 56 to have offered recall to all of its furloughed pilots by April 2011. Cinderella ATN 14 Pilots 4 Major airlines hired 117 pilots in January 2011, with a steady pattern of hiring ex- CCI 2 pected for 2011. CMR 137 Employee 4 97 airlines worldwide are either accepting applications or interviewing/hiring. CAL 35 2 Assistance Until we can get every one of you back flying, we will continue to provide support in any way we can. DAL 231 and Job DHL 297 Opportunities We are contacting your individual airlines more regularly to assess your needs, and we encourage you to do the same through your MEC’s furlough administrator. Jeff Mitchell has been exploring EGL 6 multiple programs that should enhance our support for our furloughed members, such as furlough FAB 5 Future Airline mitigation strategies for the future, longevity for time spent on furlough as an industry standard, fur- HAL 9 3 Pilot Hiring: lough IDs as associated travel benefits, improved furlough pay, and medical benefits. He is continuing A Q&A with to take a fresh look at the entire process, and again I encourage you to do the same and pass along MAG 317 Louis Smith your thoughts. MSA 40 ALPA’s Furloughed Pilot Support Program and the entire staff continue to be at your service. Re- NAA 1 Why Value sources available at: www.alpa.org/furlough. PDT 6 Trumps Experience Let us know how we can help you. PSA 12 RYN 73 Sincerely, FltOps Global SCA 6 4 Pilot Career SPA 10 Conference Larry Deist, Coordinator TSA 63 Furloughed Pilots Support Program, Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l and Job Fair UAL 1,437 XJT 90 The Union Plus Grand Legal Service Cinderella Pilots Total 2,850 Difference By Jeff Mitchell, UAL, Furloughed got to win that fight, or the *As of 3/10/2011 [email protected] Braddocks will be on their I’ve been intrigued by the story of box- way back to the relief roles.” ing champion James Braddock, dubbed The morning after the fight, many Americans following the Cinderella Man [jamesjbraddock. the Braddock story wanted to know if the three kids had com]. Dramatized in the 2005 movie won! This was about the kids, too. of the same name, Braddock, much like us furloughed pilots and so many other working-class Americans, was From the movie Cinderella Man: Jim Braddock: an “unintended consequence” of economic collapse. Shortly after he lost a title fight in 1929, the stock market “You think you’re telling me something? Like, what, crashed. As Braddock tried to keep his boxing career boxing is dangerous, something like that? You alive, his family (wife and three kids) suffered economi- don’t think working triple shifts and at night on cally due to the recklessness of Wall Street. Because of “bankster” malfeasance and struggles in the ring, he a scaffold isn’t just as likely to get a man killed? was forced to give up his boxing career, take up day What about all those guys who died last week living work on the docks, and file for government assis- tance. Sound familiar? in cardboard shacks to save on rent money just to feed their family, ‘cause guys like you have not The traditional Cinderella story is about a girl who was given a moral code by her father, who soon quite figured out a way yet to make money off of passes away. Left to the cruelty of her wicked step- watching that guy die? But in my profession—and mother and malicious sisters, Cinderella finds the courage and determination, despite humiliation, it is my profession—I’m a little more fortunate.” to honor her father’s morals, making them her NOTE: own. While the marriage to Prince Charm- Furloughed airline pilots are also living a moral code, It is imperative that you keep ing is unrealistic, the lesson is that if one lives a moral code despite difficult times, determined to do right by our families by simply provid- ALPA informed as to your good things will result. In an odd second ing the fundamentals: food, shelter, and clothing. But in current mailing and e-mail chance in boxing, Braddock’s fierce loy- the 21st century, there are other fundamentals that are cost-burdensome: transportation, insurance, communi- addresses so that you can receive alty to his family gave him a determin- ist edge in the ring that allowed him cation, and some semblance of a middle-class life. Many the latest information as it to win the championship in 1935 of us have cut ties with a flying career and have moved becomes available. (at 10-to-1 odds!). At one point on. Others have found unsustainable jobs (or underem- Braddock declared, “I’ve just ployment) to bridge the gap, while still others aren’t Continued on page 4 Employment Assistance and Job Opportunities ALPA offers all furloughed pilots a full one-year membership in FltOps.com (www.fltops.com) at no cost. On your furlough date, the “Register Here” link at the bottom of the ALPA Furloughed Pilots Web page takes you to the registration page, where you will be able to enroll automatically. FltOps.com specializes in job-hunting and career-decision assistance to professional pilots. FltOps.com provides objective and independent information to help professional pilots make important decisions and reach their professional goals. ALPA provides its furloughed members a complimentary one-year membership to FltOps.com and access to an afternoon-only combo session at a FltOps.com job fair in 2010. Once you register, you will receive a user name and password to access the FltOps.com/alpa website, which provides up-to-date information regarding pilot hiring, airline profiles, pilot pay, major airline interview briefings, airline traffic reports, all airline fleets, and major airline financial reports. Jobs Services Offered by Bulletin Furloughed ALPA Pilots Below is a partial summary Financial Planning of pilot hiring activity as I have been furloughed twice from United Airlines and decided to train my- provided by FltOps.com. self to do something else after 9/11. I became a Certified Financial Planner For a complete list and full and joined a financial planning practice in Southern California. details, visit FltOps.com. I have handled a number of airline employee rollovers and have worked with families to devise financial plans to weather their current crisis. Please call me so we can discuss your financial needs. Air Arabia – Maroc CommutAir ® Recruiting A320 PICs and SICs. Applicants Currently recruiting pilots. Branden Rubasky, CFP Financial Planner can view additional details on the company Compass Airlines website and apply online. 25500 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 1140 Hired 7 pilots in January and is interviewing Air Arabia – UAE for a pool. The company plans to hire Torrance, CA 90505 Recruiting A320 PICs and SICs. Applicants approximately 16+ pilots in the next three Office: 310-373-7351 can view additional details on the company months and 41+ pilots in 2011. www.brandenrubasky.com website and apply online. EasyJet After three furloughs from two airlines (UA, AQ), I decided to hang up my wings Air Cargo Carriers Currently recruiting pilots through crew- and help guide and steer people through the turbulent times to achieve their leasing companies like Parc Aviation and is Accepting resumes and hiring SD330 and financial goals. At Merrill Lynch, we believe we have a good process for invest- SD360 pilots with 5000 TT or equivalent accepting applications for direct-entry first Shorts time. officers for Switzerland only. ing. I specialize in personalized portfolio management designed to protect and Air Japan Emirates Airline grow your assets. Our open architecture allows us to provide you the highest- ANA & JP Express merged with Air Japan Hired 48 pilots in January and is currently quality, most objective advice. We are brand neutral in helping you find the best in 2010. Air Japan is recruiting B-767 SICs. inviting 32 candidates weekly for the pilot solution for your needs. Please give me a call or e-mail to discuss your situation. Applicants can apply online through Crew selection process. The company plans to Resources Worldwide. hire 500 pilots through 2012. Paul Arrington Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch Air Mekong Etihad Airways Toll-free: 800-937-0372 A start-up airline based in Vietnam. Recruiting A320, A330, A340, and B-777 The company is recruiting pilots with SICs as well as A320 PICs.