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Letter From the Publisher 8 41st Annual Convention for OBAP Aviator Bulletins 10 Latest Industry News Pilot Perspectives 16 It Pays to be Personable 30 MILLION-AIR 20 The Four Biggest Financial Mistakes And How To Avoid Them Fitness Corner 24 BPA Hazards and Flight Crews Contract Talks 28 Open Time Food Bites 30 34 Choo Choo Barbecue Skylaw 32 The “New” FAA Compliance Philosophy Exclusive Hiring Feature 34 Southern Airway Express Cockpit 2 Cockpit 42 OBAP After-Action Report 42
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Dear Readers, Last month my photo editor, Melody Hood, and the author of Cockpit 2 Cockpit, Marc Himelhoch, and I were able to attend the 41st Annual Convention for the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals in Orlando, FL. The sold out convention had over 1,800 aviation professionals and 55 exhibitors attended the convention. As usual there was plenty of swag for the attendees to choose from. Such things as bags, notepads, sunglasses in every imaginable color, more pens than you can imagine and my personal favorite was the fidget spinner from TMC Jets. I never understood the rave with fidget spinners, but once I picked it up I couldn’t stop playing with it. I may have driven Melody a little bit crazy with it. OBAP is one of my favorite aviation conventions. I enjoy the people, talking with the various airlines and pilots, and I always learn something new. I highly recommend attending if you ever get the chance to. Be sure to read Mark’s excellent write up of the convention and hopefully we’ll see you there next year! Be Safe,
Craig D. Pieper D. Pieper Publsiher, Aero Crew News
Craig Pieper is the Publisher and Founder of Aero Crew News. Craig is responsible for the content, layout design, website design and organization of the material and people producing the material for the magazine. He obtained his Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Science, along with a minor in Aviation Weather, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2001. Craig is also a Captain for a regional airline with a type rating in the Embraer 145 and has logged over 6,000 hours of flying time since his introductory flight on November 14th, 1992.
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Here’s what you missed last month. Aero Crew News featured Southwest Airlines. Contract Talks Credits discusses Money, Money, Money. Fitness Corner takes you to the next level of Fitness Accountability. Publisher / Founder Million-Air reveals the secrets of the Three Craig Pieper Things the Most Financially Successful People Do. Cockpit2Cockpit reveals Skeletons in the Closet? Aero Crew Solutions, CEO Pilot Perspectives educates on the Keys to Success: Scott Rehn Mentorship, Networking, Professionalism. Lastly, there’s always more aviation news with Aviator Editor Bulletins from Mesa Airlines, Envoy Air, Jet Linx, Deborah Bandy Delta MEC and Alaska Airlines. Photo Editor To view this and previous issues, visit our archive Melody Hood at aerocrewnews.com/category/issues/ Layout Design By Craig Pieper, Melody Hood
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September 2017 | 9 Aviator Bulletins The latest aviation industry hiring news and more. Endeavor Air Announces 31 Dual-Class Aircraft Increase, Atlanta CRJ-900 Crew Base
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n late August, Endeavor Air announced an opportunity “The commitment from Delta to continue to grow that grows the airline, strengthens its future, and signals Endeavor is a direct reflection of the type of organization another significant commitment from Delta Air Lines. In a we have become,” Gumm said in a memo sent to all Imove that shifts 31 aircraft from another Delta Connection employees. “While our employees deliver ‘best in class’ partner to Endeavor, the Minneapolis-based regional performance day-in and day-out, they do so while airline will expand its network and increase its fleet to 154 upholding the Delta standard. Our workplace culture aircraft by July 2018. reflects what Delta is looking for in a long-term partner.” The announcement outlines the addition of 28 The shift away from 50-seat flying allows Endeavor Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft, increasing the world’s to focus on its dual-class operation, while delivering a largest fleet of the 76-seat aircraft to 109; Endeavor will seamless customer service experience for customers also acquire three Bombardier CRJ-700 aircraft. The connecting in some of Delta’s most heavily traversed airline also plans to draw down its 50-seat CRJ-200 fleet hubs. As part of this announcement, Endeavor also said it by 16 aircraft, to 42 CRJ-200s, for a total net gain of 15 plans to close its Minneapolis (MSP) CRJ-200 crew base; aircraft once all aircraft have been inducted at Endeavor. the airline noted that it will continue to operate a robust The increase in aircraft also necessitates the need to CRJ-900 base in MSP. open a CRJ-900 crew base in Atlanta, scheduled for late Ready to give your career wings at Endeavor Air? October. Click here to apply today.
10 | Aero Crew News Back to Contents ExpressJet Airlines Secures Long-Term Agreement with United; Expands United Career Path Program
or pilots wishing to secure a Flight Officer position In addition, ExpressJet is strengthening its partnership at United, ExpressJet Airlines is the right choice for with American Airlines by growing its American Eagle fleet you. to 20 CRJ700s. FLast month, ExpressJet secured a new, five-year Pilots who successfully complete the interview agreement with United to fly over 125 ERJ145s, as well process and are offered a job can earn up to $17,500 in as expanded access to the United Career Path Program bonuses. To apply, visit expressjet.com/apply. For more (CPP), the fastest way to United Airlines. information, please contact a recruiter at pilotrecruiting@ Through the CPP, United has committed to at least expressjet.com. 1 in 4 United new hires to come directly from ExpressJet CPP participants. This makes ExpressJet’s CPP one of the fastest and most expansive pathways to a major airline offered in the industry. Image provided by ExpressJet Airlines
September 2017 | 11 Aviator Bulletins The latest aviation industry hiring news and more. At Envoy, It’s Growth as Usual
The 40th Embraer 175 (E175) was delivered to Envoy in August from the Embraer factory in Brazil. The airline expects four more E175s to join its fleet by the end of this year bringing its total number of E175s to 44! A steady climb in fleet numbers paired with a flow of skilled pilots signals a bright future for Envoy. If you would like learn more about joining the hundreds of pilots achieving their dreams of flying for American Airlines, email EnvoyPilotRecruitment@ aa.com, follow Envoy on Facebook or stop by one of many recruiting events listed on the web at envoyair.com/events. Images provided by Envoy
ugust proved to be an eventful month, with Envoy continuing to grow its fleet and provide the most reliable career path for future commercial pilots. AOn Tuesday, Aug. 22, representatives from Envoy took an Embraer 145 to Tulsa, Okla., to formally welcome Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology to the Envoy Cadet Program. As a result of the partnership, Spartan students will now have secured spots at Envoy as a regional airline pilot, and the opportunity to continue their career flying with American Airlines. “We created the Cadet Program to ensure we continue to recruit quality pilots to position Envoy for success,” said Natalie Nielsen, Director of Pilot Recruitment. “We’re pleased to welcome Spartan to the Cadet Program, and look forward to seeing some of their students flying Envoy aircraft in the future.”.
12 | Aero Crew News Back to Contents Aircraft Growth, Rapid Upgrades, and Newly Increased Compensation Makes CommutAir a Pilot’s Number One Choice
ommutAir has been on a growth tear since its Combine the above with CommutAir’s bases in Newark inaugural jet flight in 2016. The carrier recently and Washington-Dulles (think same day commutes!) and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the industry’s most collegial and informal culture, and it is Cwith United Airlines that will triple its fleet size to over 60 no wonder that pilots heading off to United speak fondly aircraft which will double the size of its pilot workforce about their time at CommutAir. versus today. Thanks to its growth plan, CommutAir also recently To respond to its increased pilot needs, CommutAir announced an expansion of its Washington-Dulles recently increased its pilot sign-on bonus to $22,100, Flight Training Center. The facility will consolidate all payable to all qualified pilots before their start date, non-simulator crew training and deploy state-of-the- boosting first-year compensation to $74,000. Also, New art technology, software, and equipment. Jeff Harris, hire pilots can expect to exit reserve status and hold a line CommutAir’s newly-appointed Director of Flight Training, within a couple of months of Initial Operating Experience is leading the project. Jeff brings a wealth of experience (IOE). Qualified First Officers can also expect Captain from Flight Safety International where he managed upgrades almost as soon as they achieve the required 17 simulators and worked with multiple airline training qualifications. CommutAir’s most junior Captain was programs. This hub-located training facility will help hired in April 2017. CommutAir also has United’s first and reduce unnecessary pilot travel, offer aircraft access and best Career Path Program (CPP) - the most efficient route training material, and provide pilots and flight attendants to a United Airlines flight deck. with an efficient training footprint. CommutAir’s simulator I.e., CommutAir is the recipe for success for airline facility is in Cincinnati. pilots: CommutAir continues to spread its wings in the • Real sign-on bonus (when you sign on!) And first- United Express system as it adds destinations on behalf year compensation of over $74,000 of United Express. The delivery of additional aircraft and growth is creating career opportunities in all areas. For • Actual flying time. Rapid upgrades and minimal more information, visit www.flycommutair.com/careers or reserve time visit Facebook for further updates. • Best United CPP Image provided by CommutAir • First and finest commuter program September 2017 | 13 Missing Crew Member, Crystal Seratte McDowell
wo Fridays ago a friend, fellow co-worker and Seratte McDowel. If you have any information about crew-member went missing. She was last seen Crystal please contact Detective Walters at the Chambers in Baytown, Texas on the morning of August 25th County Sherriff’s Office at 409-656-3729 or call 911. T2017. Her Mercedes was found a few days later buried in Hurricane Harvey has caused wide spread devastation water due to Hurricane Harvey at a Motel 6 parking lot off and flooding across Texas and Louisiana. While we keep of interstate 10 and 146. everyone in Harvey’s path in our hearts, as crew members Crystal vanished before the impending category 4 we have a special place in our hearts for fellow crew Hurricane Harvey hit the Baytown area. Crystal is a real members. estate agent, a flight attendant, instructor and a mother of Crystal was also a contributor to The Flight Attendant two. Search efforts have been difficult with the massive Grid in Aero Crew News. Her family, friends and co-workers flooding accompanied with the hurricane. will not rest until she is found. Please help us share her Right now there is a $15,000 reward for any story so we can find someone that knows something. information leading directly to the safe return of Crystal 14 | Aero Crew News Back to Contents Does taking unsafe risks in a vehicle correlate to taking unsafe risks in an aircraft?
To Avoid Action Against Your FAA Certificates: (1) Report all alcohol related driver’s license suspensions/revocations within 60 days* (2) Report all alcohol related convictions, within 60 days, even if related to a previously reported driver’s license action* (3) Have candid discussions with your AME and detail these events on your next application for airman medical *Suspensions/revocations and convictions are separate reportable offenses even if they are related to the same incident Visit www.faa.gov/go/duidwi to find out more. FAA Security & Investigations Division (405) 954-4848
OK 13-1842 Pilot Perspectives Written by: John Hackworth
It Pays To Be Personable
’d like to share with you the story of Nolan Watkins, a pilot For Nolan, calling Hawaii home was an easy and obvious whose path took him across oceans, continents and multiple decision. Beyond the predictable facts that Hawaii is both Icarriers, ultimately landing him his dream job. The hope beautiful and rich in history, it’s also where Charity Tsuchiyama, is by sharing his story, we learn that through determination, Nolan’s fiancée, is from and where her family lives. Not wanting patience and ultimately a positive, personable and professional to be in a long-distance relationship, Nolan made the decision to attitude, we unwittingly open doors and opportunities that commute rather than separate from Charity who is also a pilot make our sacrifices well worthwhile. for Skywest Airlines. This of course meant both spent countless Like many of us, Nolan Watkins always wanted to be a pilot. hours traveling to and from base, crossing first the Pacific After graduating high school, Nolan enrolled at Embry-Riddle then the American Continent, all the while having to make Aeronautical University, where he took his first steps towards connecting flights. The stress, both physically and mentally, fulfilling his dream. After building time as a flight instructor is a daunting reality for many commuters. As Nolan neared at EPIC Flight Academy and Sierra Academy of Flight, Nolan his second year at PSA and with upgrade times continuing to accepted a position as a First Officer for PSA out of Charlotte, lengthen, he realized that if Hawaii was to remain home, a NC. He was on his way towards achieving his ultimate goal, but solution to his lengthy commute was necessary. He applied to not without additional sacrifice and effort. Compass Airlines in hopes of both reducing his commute and upgrading within a reasonable period of time. As a pilot, one of the many advantages our career offers is the opportunity to decide where we would like to live. As you After accepting a First Officer position with Compass can imagine, this rare privilege offers pilots chances of a life- Airlines out of Los Angeles, Nolan had successfully reduced his time, to set roots wherever their heart desires, whether it is commute from 12 hours to 6. While this improvement in quality returning to where they grew up or exploring new destinations. of life was immeasurable, the commute remained a tiresome While on the surface, this is an extremely alluring advantage, it and overwhelming process. During this time, developments may come with a heavy cost. Commuting can be taxing on an between PSA and its business partners meant upgrade times individual as it often requires pilots to travel on days off, and had significantly reduced and had Nolan stayed, he would have depending on distances, may mean hours of flying just to get been months away from captain upgrade. Simultaneously, to work. It’s a sacrifice many make with the hope of one day Compass, which had a relatively short upgrade time, began working for their dream carrier, which may or may not require reducing the number of captain slots which meant Nolan was to them to continue the commuting life. remain a First Officer for the foreseeable future. While clearly a
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frustrating circumstance, Nolan maintained a positive outlook and positive attitude. His ability to connect with and make a on his future and looked forward to what lay ahead. positive impression with those he encountered is part of the As a L.A. based pilot with Compass Airlines, Nolan found many moving pieces that resulted with his new job. Be the fortune while commuting to and from Honolulu. Over the years, kind of person you’d enjoy spending time with and be the Nolan had become a familiar face among Hawaiian Airlines professional both while on and off the job. crewmembers as he often found himself taking the jumpseat. During such rides, jumpseater and crew talk at length about the odds and ends of their jobs and lives as means of passing time. On occasion, Nolan found himself connecting on a personal level with crewmembers and established a positive rapport. About the Author One overnight, Nolan found himself in the company of some The majority of my youth Hawaiian Airlines pilots en route to the hotel. It turns out, was spent living overseas Nolan and the captain recognized each other from a previous and through the years of flight and the two decided to grab dinner. Over the course of constant travel, I garnered the evening, Nolan shared his experiences and aspirations, as a passion for aviation. After we often do while conversing with our peers. Further impressed receiving my undergraduate with Nolan’s demeanor, the captain offered to walk Nolan’s degree in Business from résumé into the recruitment office of Hawaiian Airlines. Northeastern University in ’07, I pursued my dream A few months later with an interview in the bag, Nolan is by attending Embry-Riddle now awaiting a class date with Hawaiian Airlines. It’s worth Aeronautical University, mentioning that during his interview, the simulator instructor where I eventually became a made a point of saying he recognized Nolan from prior flights flight instructor, and earned and was happy to see him. Based out of Honolulu and unsure a Master of Business degree in Airline Management. As which aircraft he will initially be assigned, Nolan is finally home an instructor, I was fortunate to and with the airline of his dreams. Like many of us Nolan have met many amazing people, worked hard while earning his ratings, and worked hard as both colleagues and students, many with whom I am still in contact. a First Officer for both PSA and Compass Airlines. What set I am eager to continue my passion for both aviation, as well as Nolan apart was more than good fortune, but a professional mentorship.
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IconFlyer_8-5x11.indd 1 1/26/2017 3:49:05 PM MILLION-AIR Written by: Andy Garrison, MBA, CFP®
The Four Biggest Financial Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
ast month we looked at the three success habits that Mistake #1 – Living with “tomorrow-itis” financially success people follow. This month we will look By far, the number one mistake I see people make in Lat the four biggest financial mistakes I’ve seen over the last their financial lives, is living with what I call “tomorrow-itis.” 15 years and how to avoid them. Tomorrow-itis is simply saying, “I will do it tomorrow,” or “It will Mistakes are often more costly than we think, especially in be taken care of tomorrow,” or any version of “I’m not going our financial lives. Not only do they cost us money, but they to do it today because I will do it tomorrow.” As you might cost us lost time – time better spent building wealth and doing expect – and likely have experienced at some point –tomorrow things we care deeply about. never comes. The major problem with living with tomorrow- If you can follow the three success habits laid out last month itis is that we delay action (more below). To avoid living with and avoid the four mistakes we talk about this month, you will tomorrow-itis we need to make sure we take some action every be well on your way to creating incredible financial success. day to move toward our goals. Doing so will keep you on the path to accomplishment. Let’s dive into the four biggest financial mistakes and how you can avoid them.
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Mistake #2 – Replacing a plan and strategy with hope and actions every year. If you’re doing that, it will be very difficult optimism not to move toward financial success! Hope and optimism are two very powerful and productive Mistake #4 – Comparing yourself to (your image of) others feelings to experience, but acheive nothing without a plan and Why is comparing yourself to others such a major financial strategy. When people simply hope that something will work mistake? Because, despite the lifestyle you might see your out or expect that it will because “it always has,” they end up friends enjoying on social media, the majority of Americans in a hazardous situation because they are not directing and are broke. In this country, 76% live paycheck-to-paycheck designing the outcomes themselves. (Bankrate study) and over 60% couldn’t come up with $1,000 I can tell you with absolute certainty that the people who in an emergency (GoBankingRates study). Social media and the live their financial lives by design are far more successful than constant news flow make it easy to focus on what others are those who live their financial lives by default! To make sure doing, or seemingly have acquired, or have achieved. Often, you’re operating by design and not by default, have aplan this causes us to fail to realize it that all that has nothing to do and strategy in place. Every flight goes better with a plan and with our lives. every pursuit of a financial goal goes better with a plan, as well. If you compare yourself to the image that others are Your plan does not have to be complicated. It simply needs to showing, you’ll likely end up in the same situation. Comparison outline what must happen and what actions you need to take to others is not only unproductive, but it often does a great deal to reach your goal. Then, make sure you’re taking daily action of damage to your financial life. on that plan. So, what does this mean to you? It means, avoid the Mistake #3 – Not taking action temptation to compare yourself to others and what others Action is the most crucial part of reaching your financial have (or appear to have)! Don’t worry about what’s on social goals. Why? Because everything is tied to taking action. media, worry about what’s in your bank account. The best intentions, the best plan, and the best goals in When you’re focusing on yourself and what you can the world come to nothing without action. Action is what accomplish, you will be miles ahead of everyone else, and at separates the financially successful from the average and the that point, comparisons won’t even matter. unsuccessful. So how do you become a master at taking action in your financial life? Simply list all the things you could do – action-wise – to reach your financial goals and start small. Twitter: @Pilot_Planner Don’t try to solve all your problems and challenges on day Email: [email protected] one, but simply break each major action into smaller actions and get moving by taking one or two small actions every LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pilotplanner single day. If you take two small actions every single day in the Web: http://www.airspeedandmoney.com/ direction of your financial goals, you will be taking over720
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Final thoughts About the Author Taking the time to build the correct habits discussed last month and avoiding the biggest mistakes laid out here are Andy Garrison is a the two critical elements necessary in reaching financial private pilot, a Certified success. Financial Planner™, and holds an MBA. He Avoid tomorrow-itis — take care of that which needs has over 22,000 hours (and can be) taken care of today. “in type” advising and Have hope and optimism, but ensure you have a plan coaching people to get and a strategy to back them up. a structure in place to Take constant actions toward your goals, and build significant wealth remember, action is what separates the successful from in a matter of years, the unsuccessful. not decades. He is the author of Million-Air: While you’re doing these three things, never compare Strategies For Pilots To Build Significant Wealth. yourself to others – focus on what you’re accomplishing and the actions you can take toward success. Andy’s purpose is to push people to see the possibilities in their lives, to inspire and guide them to reaching their PS – Want a FREE copy of the book on building wealth full financial potential. He has held wealth management as a pilot? Go to AirspeedAndMoney.com/freebook and and financial planning roles at the top-rated firms in the enjoy! country, and is passionate about helping pilots exercise wise “Financial Decision Making.” If you’re a pilot and there’s a dollar sign involved, he can help. TOP-TIER PILOT PAY, PLUS $30,000 IN SIGNING AND RETENTION BONUSES
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Visit our website at www.pilotfitness.com BPA Hazards and Flight Crews **This article is the authors opinion-only, not medical advice**
s an airline crew member, maintaining or improving children. Its use is completely banned in France, and is banned your health has its obstacles, sometimes daunting ones. from baby products and bottles in all of Europe and the U.S. AWe face threats from many sources, some of which are Controversy remains regarding BPA and its health hazards. It operational hazards that are beyond our control. Effects of is better explained in the following video: nutritionfacts.org/ threats like radiation exposure, long stints of sitting, circadian video/bpa-on-receipts-getting-under-our-skin/ disruptions, and lack of access to healthy foods are becoming The kicker with BPA absorption is that it is absorbed at a more well known. One health hazard that is overlooked, is BPA rate 100 times greater following a recent use of hand sanitizer, exposure and its detrimental health consequences. which is compounded by eating and snacking with our hands Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical compound that is widely — activities that most flight crew members repeat throughout used in plastics, canned food lining, and paper products like the day. Even if you are handling a product that is BPA-free, it receipts, tickets, and what applies to us as airline pilots, ACARS means that it was just replaced with BPS or BPZ, which are used paper. As crews operate newer aircraft with upgraded avionics, in higher concentrations with the same health hazards as BPA. more of us are now handling heat-transfer paper that is lined Learn more about BPA alternatives here: nutritionfacts.org/ with epoxy resins - BPA, to function without the use of ink. We video/are-the-bpa-free-alternatives-safe/ use this handy printer for everything from ATIS and PDC’s to So what does this mean in a daily routine working in a gate information and even full release amendments. commercial flight deck? New research on humans reveals that BPA has negative Consider this, the perfect storm. We show up to work and hormonal properties in people, disrupting healthy thyroid print out our paperwork for the flight, depart and continue to function. It has been linked to heart disease, obesity, print out updates until we land at our destination. Some crews reproductive problems, reduced libido, and aggression in will even give the flight deck surfaces a bath in hand sanitizer.
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As always, our Fit Flyer App https://itunes.apple.com/ us/app/fit-flyer/id1158022989?mt=8 is a great, free meal planning resource to help you travel with healthy food and meet your fitness goals. Remember, you can’t out-exercise a poor diet. Also, by making your own food, you avoid processed food stored in plastics and eliminate many dietary sources of BPA!
About the Author The Pilot Fitness Team is comprised of husband and wife duo Joshua and Lauren Dils. Together, they bring over 20 years of travel and fitness experience to provide you professional guidance to stay fit to fly. Lauren has a bachelor’s degree in Photos by Joshua Dils Health and Exercise Science from CSU. Lauren holds professional training certificates through NASM for personal training and as Between flights, depending on our carrier, we might help cross a corrective exercise specialist. She works as a personal trainer seat belts in the back. Afterwards, we grab a pump of hand and group exercise instructor with an emphasis on high intensity sanitizer and use what time is left to snack from the healthy training. Additionally, Lauren and Josh have both received their foods that we packed, we print out our ATIS and PDC, only to certificates in plant based nutrition through eCornell. repeat the process all over again. Josh is an airline pilot for a major U.S. airline based in Until more conclusive, independent research is conducted SFO. With a background in competitive athletics, Josh won the on humans, it might suit our interests to reduce our exposure gold for the North Face Endurance Championships Marathon to the best of our abilities. Handling paperwork in the flight in 2012 and Lauren took the bronze. Josh also competed in deck can be almost unavoidable. However, most FMS systems the 50-mile distance as well as full Ironman triathlon, and have the option to not print out the paperwork and allow us to was an Ironman all-world athlete in 2015. It is the combined view it on the screen, in a digital format instead. Any pertinent experience of airline and health professionals that allow them information can be handwritten on scratch paper. to truly understand the struggles of airline personnel and how to help you reach your health and lifestyle goals. Also, avoid the use of antibacterial gels and opt to wash hands with soap and water instead. This can be the lesser of two They offer two eCourses: "The Pilot Fitness Fundamentals evils though it might also include the use of potable water from Course" and "The Seated Exercise Course" along with luggage the aircraft which can pose its own sanitary issues. Definitely, reviews and articles. Pilot Fitness is also launching our flight do not eat with your bare hands after handling printer paper. crew meal planning app, "Fit Flyer" to help you plan ahead for healthy eating! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Lastly, drink from stainless steel water containers, store for more information for the app release! You may also contact food in glass storage containers to prevent your food from us directly at [email protected]. contacting plastic surfaces, and reduce consumption of foods from cans that are lined with BPA.
September 2017 | 25 SMART TEAMWORK
The success of ExpressJet is a reflection of the teamwork displayed by our team members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are hiring pilots and A&P Technicians to join our family of more than 5,000 aviation professionals. Make the smart choice for your future and visit expressjet.com/apply today.
expressjet.com /expressjet @expressjet @expressjetairlines Enjoy the ride with us.
Become part of our fun, caring crew, dedicated to making our customers happy and having a good time doing it. Full-time pilots enjoy great benefits:
• Employee Stock Ownership Program • Partial matching 401K • Health and dental insurance • Paid leave, holidays and volunteer time • KCM, CASS and family pass benefits • Relocation and uniform allowances • FAA medical reimbursement • Long and short-term disability • Start and end in your base every night (except Montana)
Contact our Pilot Recruitment team at [email protected] or call 508-727-7883. Contract Talks Written by: Marc Cervantes
Open Time
Photo by Melody Hood t goes without saying that for airline pilots, seniority is All airlines allow line-holders4 (meaning pilots who are everything. Nothing is more paramount than a pilot’s not on reserve) to pick up open time at any time. Pilots are Imonthly schedule, which is exclusively dictated by seniority. allowed to trade trips with other pilots in the same base, seat, While there is no doubt this is very important, work rules and and equipment as long as no conflicts arise, such as rest issues. the contract/working agreement the pilots abide by go a long Picking up open time and trading trips is processed by the in altering one’s schedule. This is particularly important if a airline in one of two ways; either by a computer processing pilot is unable to bid for his/her schedule based on seniority. these requests automatically, or by pilots calling in to crew- Not every trip for an airline is staffed when schedules are scheduling. If crew-schedulers process these requests, some released for the upcoming month. The reasons for this vary, and delays may occur which may cause issues when a valuable or commutable trip is in open time and multiple pilots are calling some of the most common are: trips conflicting with a pilot’s 3 vacation, a pilot needing to do annual training (recurrent), any in racing each other. On the flip side, dropping trips in the leave of absence (military, FMLA)—the list goes on. Open time current month is almost impossible. It may be possible to do is the area online where pilots are granted the opportunity to so for upcoming months when schedules are initially posted, pick up trips and therefore be paid more (since pilots are paid by but limitations may exist. There is usually a window open to the hour). While this is a common practice across the airlines, pilots for a specific period of time that allows them to move that is the extent of the commonality; each pilot contract varies trips around or drop them. One airline allows pilots to drop trips regardless of its reserve coverage as long as pilots do not immensely from airline to airline. Let’s take a look at some of 2 the differences. go below a certain credit hour for the month. Other airlines require reserve coverage to be above a certain threshold
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during the window. Being the quickest will usually land the best just as line-holders can almost never drop trips, reserve pilots results as the first few minutes is usually when any trip-drops are almost always never able to convert an on-call day to a day are allowed. off. It should be noted that for airlines, a pilot working on two Though seniority is critical in determining a pilot’s monthly consecutive days with an overnight is considered the same as schedules, understanding the working contract is almost as a pilot working two day-trips consecutively. Although this may important in order to work the system, per se. Understanding not seem like much, it may mean the difference for pilots living how to trade or drop trips, and when to do it can turn an at base1 to be home an extra night or for commuters spending unfavorable schedule into one that aligns with all of the pilot’s an extra night at the crash pad. This small detail allows crafty preferences. pilots to trade trips over the same days and ultimately improve their quality of life. Reserve pilot9 work rules are a bit different. Some airlines allow reserve pilots to pick up open time, but only within About the Author certain parameters. For example, some airlines will only allow Marc Cervantes is an Embry- their long-call pilots5 to pick up flying for their on-call period8 Riddle Aeronautical University two to three hours prior to being on reserve. Other airlines Daytona Beach graduate, having grant a window for all reserve pilots (commonly referred to received his MBA in Aviation Finance as the Aggressive Pick-Up Window) to pick up open time for as well as his BS in Aeronautical the following day. Of such airlines, few of them strictly follow Science. Marc is currently First seniority order when assigning open time trips; most airlines Officer for a major airline, having have a first-come-first-served policy. Airlines that follow neither logged over 3,000 hours of flight time. of the aforementioned practices, prohibit reserve pilots from In his spare time, he volunteers on picking up open time; the only work the reserve pilots get is three separate MEC committees and has started an organization dedicated what is assigned to them by crew-scheduling. While line- to helping the younger generation of holders are allowed to pick up trips out of base, reserve pilots pilots network with current pilots. 7 can never pick up open time out of base if they are on-call. Their goal is to help pilots aiming to (The only exception, rare within the industry, is that reserve join the regional airlines. For more pilots can pick up out-of-base trips if it is specifically within the information about Professional Pilots pilot’s off days.) Reserve pilots are allowed to trade reserve on- of Tomorrow visit ThePPOT.org. call days with other reserve pilots, as long as it does not create an FAR Part 117 conflict, i.e., more than six days on-call. Lastly,
Aviation Term Glossary 1. Base: The crew-member’s airport where they start and finish their trips. A pilot who lives at base typically lives within the set driving time from that airport. 2. Credit hour: The hours for which a pilot is credited and compensated. Typically, the pilot’s paycheck is calculated by credit hours multiplied by their hourly rate. Credit hours can be obtained in a variety of ways based on their contract. 3. Drop trip: Previously assigned trips that are changed/canceled. Trips can be dropped by crew scheduling, chief pilots or the assigned pilot for a variety of reasons. Some examples are; conflicts with other trips from FAR 117, overlapping trips between bid periods, personal drops requested by the pilot such as, bereavement leave, initial operating experience, vacation, sick calls or line checks. 4. Line-holder: A crew-member who is able to bid for a schedule of trips vs. reserve days. 5. Long-call pilot: A reserve pilot who is on call for a long period of time, e.g. 12 hours. 6. Open time: Trips that are not covered by a captain, first officer or a flight attendant. 7. Out of base: Airports other that the crew-members base. 8. On-call period: A set time period in which a crew-member is responsible to answer their phone to accept an assignment or trip. 9. Reserve pilot: A pilot who is on-call for a trip for certain hours during a day. The pilot will have a set time to report to the airport, e.g. 12 hours, 2 hours, or 1.5 hours.
September 2017 | 29 Food Bites Written by: Craig Pieper
Choo Choo BBQ Chattanooga, Tennessee
Photos by Melody Hood
f you’re like me, you love your barbeque and you will go well out of your way to find some that is really good. There’s just Isomething about that smoky flavor that keeps me coming back for more. I happen to be spending a lot of time in Chattanooga lately (not sure why ;) ). I heard about this place from an incredibly reliable source, so I had to check it out. As we pulled into the parking lot, we were hit with the smell, probably because there is a huge cast iron smoker in the rear of the building. Smoke was billowing from its chimney. You know it’s real barbeque when you see one of these. I am who I am, and I love variety. I always order a plate with multiple items. So, I chose the pulled pork and the ribs, with sides of mac and cheese, cole slaw and potato logs. The tables are stocked with three types of homemade sauces; Hickory Smoked, Hot BBQ and Sweet Carolina. Each sauce is distinctive and incredibly delicious.
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The pulled pork was undeniably moist and smoky. Accompanied by the various sauces escalated the flavor, and mixing the Hickory Smoked and Hot BBQ sauce made for an amazing spicy, sweet sauce that further enhanced the smoky meat. The ribs were exceptionally good — undoubtedly among my top ten (which says a lot). I am very picky about my ribs and these didn’t disappoint. The meat came right off the bone and was moist, smoky and tender, just like the pulled pork. Of the three sides, the potato logs were definitely my favorite. Basically, it’s a potato cut into wedges then deep-fried. Regrettably, its location isn’t near downtown nor the airport, but it is well worth the $20 Uber ride. So next time you are craving some BBQ in CHA, make sure to hit up Choo Choo Barbeque.
6410 Hixson Pike 423-843-9554 Hixson, Tennessee www.hixsonchoochoobbq.com
September 2017 | 31 Skylaw Written by: Sal A. Lagonia, Esq
The “New” FAA Compliance Philosophy
ast year the FAA instituted a new compliance philosophy finding of fault. The FAA however, does keep a record of the to its enforcement action protocol. Some have called it a compliance action finding. L“kinder, gentler FAA” but the agency doesn’t like that term. One of the most often asked questions by airmen concerns The new philosophy is actually a return to the good ol’ days the use of the Aviation Safety Reporting System, often called the when the FAA would seek a correction, rather than punishment NASA Form. That program allows for protection from sanctions for unintentional deviations of FAA Rules. FAA Order 8900.1 on non-intentional violations. If this is not a conviction, does it calls for inspectors to utilize a “Compliance Action” as a method have any effect on my filing the report to NASA? The answer to correct unintentional deviations or noncompliance that arise is no. Since there is no finding of fault in a compliance action, from factors such as flawed procedures, simple mistakes or lack the once in five-year sanction protection of the ASRS isnot of understanding. affected. Therefore, the certificate holder should continue to So, what is a “compliance action?” In simple terms, it file NASA forms as needed. Hopefully that won’t be too often. is a tool that allows safety inspectors to use counseling, The certificate holder receives a call or letter from the FAA. remedial training or any other method that would correct the Since compliance requires a “cooperative attitude,” should noncompliance and address the underlying safety concerns, the first call be to legal counsel to “lawyer up,” or to the FAA and avoid the more formal legal enforcement action. In Inspector to show a proper cooperative attitude? Under other words, correction over punishment. In doing so, the this new philosophy, the certificate holder should still take Safety Inspectors can use their resources to make flying the same precautions they would when faced with any legal safer. Consider the pilot who unintentionally violates a minor situation. While the FAA Inspectors are directed to determine regulation and receives a suspension. When that pilot returns if the airman is proactive and cooperative, they are instructed to the air, he/she is now a rusty pilot with skills that have not that consulting with an aviation attorney is specifically not a been exercised during the time of the suspension — hardly a negative reference to being cooperative. The inspector is likely way to make the flying environment safer. And, here’s the best to send the certificate holder a list of questions in the course of part; a compliance action is not a recordable conviction nor a
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conducting the investigation. Before completing the question where this new philosophy was a popular topic of discussion. sheet, legal counsel is a must. Many of us were able to compare notes on how this effort is The FAA has prepared a Compliance Philosophy brochure, working throughout the country. Not surprisingly, many of which is available on their web site at FAA.gov, and includes an my colleagues agreed; the efforts of the FAA in this regard, entire section on “Working Together.” We prefer to work with are worthy and working. Making the airways a safer place is you to correctly identify the root cause of a deviation. This is supposed to be what it is all about. often the way individual inspectors would have worked in the Blue Skies! past. Now however, the policy has been made official and is nationwide. Another way to show a proactive and cooperative attitude is to seek training on the very issue that caused the alleged About the Author violation, before being asked. A recent client rolled his aircraft off the far end of a runway while landing. There was no damage Sal A. Lagonia is an Aviation Attorney and on- to the aircraft nor injury to anyone on board, but the FAA call Aviation Analyst for inspector was on the field at the time. By showing the inspector Fox News – with offices in that he immediately sought a check out with his own instructor Westchester and Dutchess specifically on short field landings, the inspector was given Counties. He can be reached the proof he needed of cooperation and compliance, and the at [email protected] or issue was without any formal action. This type of proactivity is 914-245-7500. Follow him always useful in defending any accusation of pilot error and is on Twitter at @SLagonia also great for putting your own mind to rest. #SLagonia. I recently attended a meeting of aviation attorneys from the Lawyer Pilot Bar Association conference in San Diego, California
September 2017 | 33 Photos Provided by Southern Airways Express
Southern Airways Express
rom humble beginnings as a Memphis-based The dive trip took place in November of 2012. The ensuing “beach airline” to one of America’s fasted weeks consisted of route development, aircraft acquisition, growing commuter carriers, Southern Airways regulatory approvals, and initial hiring. With Little’s constant F guidance, the first flights took off on June 6, 2013, just seven Express has developed a route structure and corporate infrastructure for long-term, sustainable months from the idea’s inception. growth. After three years of covering the Gulf region with affordable Southern began in 2012 in the former Northwest Airlines non-stop flights from larger markets to vacation destinations, hub of Memphis. Local attorney Stan Little was on a diving trip Southern Airways made the move to acquire a larger Part in the Bahamas when he informed his private pilot that his 135 commuter operator and expand its class of service and Cessna 421 Golden Eagle would be quite busy for the next few geographical footprint. The acquisition resulted in the addition weeks due to friends and family wanting to use it for summer of six Essential Air Service contracts in the mid-Atlantic. The beach trips to Destin. After seeing the demand for a non-stop operation has since grown to include a dozen cities inthe option from Memphis to the Florida coast flight amongst region, with hubs at Pittsburgh and Baltimore (This year, friends Little knew there would be countless others looking for Southern Airways became the second-largest carrier at PIT by the same thing. peak-day departures.)
34 | Aero Crew News Back to Contents Southern has grown in the mid-South, as well, with three Essential Air Service contracts in Arkansas that are hubbed out of Dallas (DFW) and Memphis, as well as medium-sized business markets like Nashville and Jackson, Mississippi. With the combination of Essential Air Service and true market-based routes, Southern operates more than 100 daily flights. Southern relies on two-pilot crews to operate its fleet of nineteen Cessna Caravan 208s and three Piper Chieftains. Southern’s Captains are among the highest paid in the industry for this class of aircraft. Southern offers flexible pilot scheduling, including a unique opportunity for part- time Captains. (Southern even has a “Senior Captain Mentor Program” for pilots over 65 years of age!) For First Officers, Southern has the most innovative program in the industry with a direct path for FO’s to reach their career goals with the major carriers. Partnering with Mesa Airlines, Southern First Officers (beginning with as little as 200 hours) receive a $10,000 signing bonus upon entry into the program from Mesa and a $5,000 bonus upon reaching 1200 hours from Southern. While working with Southern, First Officers receive full travel benefits on Mesa and its partners all the while accruing seniority at Mesa. After reaching 1800 hours with Southern, First Officers have their choice of equipment and domicile when upgrading to Mesa. In addition to the career opportunity itself, the quality of life that Southern pilots receive is as important as the direct employment benefits. Southern pilots typically work four on and four off, receive productivity pay for hours flown over 65 per month, a robust employee benefits package, --and due to Southern’s philosophy of out-station basing-- Southern’s pilots are home every night and reside in communities with an affordable cost of living. Please see the following summary of what Southern has to offer. Contact Julie Puckhaber at j.puckhaber@iFlySouthern. com or call 561-445-5799 for more information.
September 2017 | 35 PIC Opportunities and Requirements First officer Opportunities and Requirements • Full Time: 65 hour/month guarantee; productivity pay • 200-hour minimum thereafter • $15,000 in potential signing bonuses • Part Time: Work as little as 6 days /month (subject to • Upgrade to PIC at 1200 meeting requirements) • Direct advance to MESA FO at 1800 • Pilots 65 years of age and older are encouraged to apply • Full travel benefits on AA • Signing bonuses • 1200 Hours Total Time • 500 Hours Cross Country • 100 Hours Night • 75 Hours Instrument (no more than 25 hours simulated) • First Class Medical
DOMICILES PENNSYLVANIA MARYLAND ARKANSAS FLORIDA Franklin Hagerstown Hot Springs Destin Bradford WEST VIRGINA Harrison DuBois Morgantown El Dorado TENNESSEE Johnstown Memphis Altoona Nashville Lancaster
36 | Aero Crew News Back to Contents While Southern Airways has enjoyed immense growth over the past five years, I’m proud to say at a few things here haven’t changed. We still view our co-workers as family, we know everyone on a personal basis, and we enjoy coming to work everyday. We started an airline (with two planes and three pilots) to have fun and to provide a needed service to our community. We’re still doing that today, with nearly 80 pilots and over 200 others in our support team. It’s my pleasure to lead this team, and it’s my pleasure to welcome aboard each new member of the family. If you’ve got what it takes to be part of this great group of people, I hope you’ll reach out and let us know.
Onward and upward,
Stan Little Chairman and CEO
September 2017 | 37 Interview with Julie Puckhaber, Manager, Pilot Hiring
Pre Interview: J: Yes. Craig: How do you select applicants to be brought in for an interview? C: What are some of the biggest mistakes that applicants Julie: Each resume’ that I receive, I review and check to be make during the interview process? sure that they meet the minimum criteria. If they do J: Not take responsibility and blame others for their then I call them to discuss what it is they are looking training failures. for. I want to be sure they are a good match and that they are aware what SAE is all about. Written test: C: Is there a written or computer test? C: What can an applicant do to increase their chances of J: No. being called for an interview? J: It always helps to have a referral from someone within C: Is there a personality test? the company. J: No
C: How critical is it to attend a job fair to get an interview? Simulator Evaluation: J: Not critical. C: Do you have a simulator ride? J: No, not until training. C: What is the best way to prepare for an interview with your company? Post Interview: J: Be honest & be yourself. Do some research about our C: Do you tell applicants they are hired in person that company prior to your interview. day? J: Generally, they have to finish their application. Once Interview: received and reviewed I compare to our interview C: Do you recommend that applicants get to your notes and they are contacted. headquarters city the day before and get a hotel room for the night? C: If not, how long do applicants have to wait to know if J: Not necessary. they are hired? J: Within a few days, at most. C: Can you walk me through a typical day of interviews? J: Our current interviews are predominately done on the C: How soon can an applicant expect a class date after phone. There is no technical or SIM. being hired? J: Depending on availability, within a few weeks. C: What kind of questions can an applicant expect to be asked? General: J: I ask about their training background. Any oral failures, C: How many pilots does your airline expect to hire this written failures, check ride failures, incidents, year? accidents, etc. J: Approximately 50 – 60.
C: Can you give me some examples of the TMAAT C: Do you have a hiring bonus? Is there any specific questions that you like to ask? criterion to qualify for the bonus? J: Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond J: Captain Bonus - $7,500 (½ paid when released to the to assist a customer. line, ½ paid when employed 6 months.)
C: If the TMAAT question being asked does not apply to C: Does SAE have a pilot referral program? that applicant can that question be skipped? J: Yes, we have an employee referral programs for Captains.
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upgrade at Southern Airways Express. In addition, C: Can you describe the career path program that SAE Cadets accrue longevity for pay, vacation, travel has with MESA? benefits and employee purposes at MESA upon enrollment into the program. For further details call: J: We have a great Cadet program with MESA. Julie Puckhaber 561-445-5799. First Officers can “takeoff” at Southern Airways Express and “land” at MESA Airlines. A total of 15k in bonus’ combined for Cadets upon enrollment and
Fast Facts: Headquarters: Pompano Beach, Fla. Year Founded: 2013 Number of employees: 220 Number of Pilots: 81 Number of Aircraft: 22 Most Junior Captian: August, 2017 Nubmer of Passengers (Yearly) 160,000 Number of Cities Served: 20 Bases: In Pennsylvania: Lancaster, Altoona, Johnstown, DuBois, Franklin, and Bradford. In Arkansas: Harrison, El Dorado, and Hot Springs. Other bases in Morgantown, West Virginia; Hagerstown, Maryland; Memphis, Tennessee, and Destin, Florida. Coming Soon: Nashville, Tennessee’ Atlanta, Georgia; and West Palm Beach, Florida Key Benefits: $7,500 incentive bonus for Captains; $50K annual base salary with a 65 hour monthly guarantee ($40 per hour over monthly guarantee); medical, dental, and vision insurance; CASS participant; Family travel benefits on major carriers; company paid for life insurance; Paid training. Web: www.iFlySouthern.com Phone: (901) 629-0485
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