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About the Cover Photo taken of a FedEx Express MD-11 during sunset at Auckland Airport. Photo by Capt. Scott Schwartz (FedEx Express). Download a QR reader to your smartphone, scan the code, and 21 read the magazine. Air Line Pilot (ISSN 0002-242X) is published­ monthly by the Air Line Pilots Association, International,­ Features Commentary 32 Recently Retired affiliated with AFL-CIO, See Who’s on the List CLC. Editorial Offices: 535 21 Charting a Course 4 Taking Off Herndon Parkway, PO Box 1169, Herndon, VA 20172- to Success Pulling for ALPA 34 Our Stories 1169. Telephone: 703-481- 4460. Fax: 703-464-2114. JetBlue Pilot Helps to Copyright © 2014—Air Line 24 Executive Board 5 Aviation Matters Honor AvAir Accident Pilots Association, International,­ all rights Patience as Proven reserved. Publication­ in any form without Considers Dues Victims permission is prohibited. Air Line Pilot Decrease in Strategy and the ALPA logo Reg. U.S. Pat. and T.M. Office. Federal I.D. 36-0710830. Periodicals Preparation for 37 The Landing postage paid at Herndon, VA 20172, and Double Take additional offices. Upcoming BOD Departments Postmaster: Send address changes to Air Line Pilot, PO Box 1169, Herndon, VA 27 Honoring the 6 Preflight 38 We Are ALPA 20172-1169. ALPA Resources and Canadian Publications Mail Agreement Victims of 9/11 #40620579: Return undeliverable maga- 29 Health Watch Contact Numbers zines sent to Canadian addresses to 2835 Contracting a Tropical Kew Drive, Windsor, ON, Canada N8T 3B7.

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“Millions of Americans who fly, and the many more who live under the flight paths of cargo airliners, are threatened by the effects of fatigue....” —Jim Hall, former NTSB chairman

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TakingOff coalition on the Hill to oppose NAI. Our engineering Pulling for ALPA and air safety team highlighted the safety concerns associated with the flag-of-convenience model. And n September 20, dozens of our communications team raised the ALPA staff members joined profile of the problem with a paid and OPresident Lee Moak at Dulles earned news media strategy that helped International Airport to take part in to expose NAI and enhance ALPA’s repu- and support a “plane pull” competition tation. Other ALPA departments pitched to raise money for the Virginia Special in, too, and our elected pilot leaders and Olympics. One of our staff members volunteer pilots who helped the effort We are at our took the lead in organizing the team, on the Hill and with the news media best when we and there was an overwhelming re- really pulled everything together. sponse to participate and raise money During the fall Executive Board are pulling in for the worthwhile charity. meeting and the fee-for-departure the same direc- As the “Pull for ALPA” team lined (FFD) meeting, both held the same tion, supple- up to pull the 164,000-pound FedEx week in our Herndon, Va., office build- Express B-757, I was struck by the fact ing, our team pulled together to pro- menting our that the plane pull is symbolic for ALPA as a whole. vide incredible support for the more than 100 pilots hard work with To be successful in pulling the jumbo jet 12 feet, in the building. The FFD group unveiled our pilot pay strategic plan- which is much farther than it sounds due to the shortage whiteboard video, which was produced by plane’s incredible weight, our 25 team members had our communications specialists with input from our ning and smart, to pull in the same direction with all their might—in engineering, government affairs, representation, legal, tactical moves. lockstep with their teammates. and economic teams—and many of our regional Lined up from tallest to shortest, a tactic to pilot leaders. Pulling in the same direction to ensure ensure best rope height to allow for maximum lever- that we expose the pilot pay shortage, the video went Lori Garver age for each puller, the team used as much strategy viral in a matter of minutes, reaching hundreds of General Manager as a rope pull would allow to complement its brute thousands on the web and, importantly, on Capitol [email protected] strength and pulled the B-757 in a very respectable and Parliament Hills. 7.7 seconds. Denying NAI, the successful Executive Board, the ALPA is very similar to our plane pull team. We pilot pay shortage whiteboard educational video: are at our best when we are pulling in the same all September actions at ALPA that highlighted our direction, supplementing our hard work with strate- true team effort. gic planning and smart, tactical moves. Similarly, in October, the team will pull together for Our success to date regarding Norwegian Air the Association’s Board of Directors meeting, where International (NAI) (page 7), while not yet final, has elected pilot leaders will analyze and reassess the been a result of ALPA’s team effort. Our legal team union’s priorities. We will adapt and continue to pull led the way with superb legal briefs. Our government together to negotiate contracts with better pay and affairs team put together an impressive bipartisan benefits and defeat threats to your career.

4 Air Line Pilot October 2014 AviationMatters Patience as Proven Strategy

t can be all too easy to lose sight of the fact that patience is with strong support for maintaining decisive strategic action. Consider the energy we invest in react- the 30-year-old prohibition. This Iing to things—especially at a time when technology not only message and momentum was invites but often compels us to immediately voice or vent. It’s instrumental in our fight to keep in tempting to rush to act. But many, including Harvard Magazine, place the current policy. suggest that while once a term associated with forbearance, “pa- In this example and so many tience” has today become just the opposite. Patience is power. others, ALPA-PAC is integral to At ALPA, we have reaped the results of aggressively exercising our success on Capitol Hill. A few patience—it’s among the strategies that will truly make our weeks ago, the ExpressJet Master union stronger moving forward. In fact, we recently witnessed Executive Council (MEC) joined the immense power of patience in ALPA’s work to make certain Alaska, Compass, Delta, Hawaiian, that U.S. airlines can count on a level playing field when doing Mesa, and United in reaching business internationally. Our union served both as architect and 100 percent PAC participation agent of a meticulous legal, government affairs, safety, and public among their elected pilot leaders. relations strategy to shed light on the existential threat that We challenge all ALPA MECs to Aggressive patience Norwegian Air International’s (NAI) flag-of-convenience business achieve full PAC participation. plan poses to the U.S. airline industry and its workers. Similarly, ALPA again exhibited will continue to While the job is not done, the Department of Transportation’s our determination to press for play its proven decision to dismiss NAI’s temporary foreign air carrier authoriza- all airline pilots to be equally role as our union tion is a major step toward safeguarding our industry’s ability to protected from fatigue during the compete around the globe. This is a win, but it’s not yet a victory, NTSB’s sunshine meeting regard- becomes stronger so we see the product of patience. ing the UPS Flight 1354 accident. moving forward. When it comes to making certain the U.S. Export-Import We join the UPS pilots in feeling Bank’s financing decisions help all U.S. workers compete globally, the sting of the tragic loss of the ALPA continues its aggressive drumbeat for reform. The continu- two pilots involved and are resolved to do everything possible to ing resolution passed by Congress and signed by the president prevent a similar accident from happening again. includes extending operations for the U.S. Export-Import Bank Our union also achieved a positive gain in combatting pilot through June 2015. These next months provide time and op- fatigue in Canada, where Transport Canada took policy action portunity to develop targeted, meaningful reform. In terms of the to put a clear priority on modernizing pilot flight- and duty-time bank’s financing of widebody aircraft that state-owned, state- rules, which are long overdue for ALPA’s Canadian members. supported, and creditworthy foreign airlines use to compete One of many ALPA initiatives that typify the constancy of unfairly against U.S. airlines, reform cannot come quickly enough. support that the union provides its members is the Human ALPA is equally steadfast in our commitment to exposing Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) program. In early the bogus “pilot shortage” for what it actually is—a pilot pay September, ALPA held its annual three-day HIMS Basic Education shortage. Our union has dramatically changed the narrative in Seminar, which attracted more than 300 airline, medical, and Washington, D.C., and across the country by aggressively commu- regulatory professional and volunteer attendees. nicating the facts. We recently released a new no-frills, real-num- And at our biennial Board of Directors meeting, which will take bers video that virtually turned heads and went viral with more place in October, ALPA’s highest governing body will examine than 100,000 views. This enormous response is one illustration our union’s current strategic plan (see page 21) and establish the of the futility of attempts by some airline managements to use priorities that will direct ALPA’s course over the next two years. a fabricated shortage as an excuse to cut service and, worse, to Aggressive patience will continue to play its proven role as our call for rolling back the pilot qualification safety regulations they union becomes stronger moving forward. themselves helped develop. Patience also pays off in cultivating the relationships our union has forged with regulators and lawmakers in Washington, D.C., and Ottawa. One example is the U.S. Executive Branch and Department of Homeland Security’s acknowledgement of a security threat highlighted by our union and the resulting decision to uphold the current ban on allowing Libyan nationals to come to the United States for flight training.T hanks in part Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA President to ALPA’s outreach on the Hill, the U.S. House also weighed in

October 2014 Air Line Pilot 5 n Airline Industry News net margin of 5 percent, or 5 Domestic News cents on every dollar of reve- ¼¼ Honoring the fallen nue. The carriers’ net margin heroes of 9/11, leaders of during the same period of the House and Senate pre- 2013 was 2.1 percent. Photo: www.loungebuddy.com sented the Congressional ¼¼ USA Today reported that Gold Medal to each of the United Airlines has taken 9/11 memorial sites—the delivery of its first B-787-9 World Trade Center in New Dreamliner and will be York City, the Pentagon in the first airline in North enrolled more than three mil- roadway right-of-ways on Washington, D.C., and a America operating both the lion users in its Global Entry, airport property, reported field in Shanksville, Pa.—to B-787-8 and the B-787-9. NEXUS, and SENTRI trusted USA Today. Up to 120 acres mark the 13th anniversary Due to the B-787-9’s extend- traveler programs. The de- of O’Hare land difficult to of the terrorist attacks. ed range, United is launch- partment also reported that maintain with traditional ing its Los Angeles, Calif., to wait times at airport security landscaping equipment Melbourne, Australia, service checkpoints have dropped has been set aside for the on October 26 with the significantly because almost animals, which will stay at new airplane. It will be the 50 percent of passengers O’Hare until the weather longest Dreamliner route in now receive expedited secu- gets too cold for them to the world to date, according rity screening through the access vegetation. All areas to United. agency’s PreCheck program. where the animals graze are ¼¼ The U.S. Bureau of ¼¼ According to AAAE far away from the airfield or Transportation Statistics Security SmartBrief, JetBlue separated from it by security reported that the nation’s is strengthening its pres- fencing. largest airlines posted ence in Orlando, Fla., with “That day was made up of an on-time arrival rate a $40 million investment in many sacrifices, from which of 75.6 percent in July, up its training facility, which International News emerged one spirit—a unity from both the 73.1 percent hosts company employees ¼¼ On September 9, the embodied in the medal we on-time rate in July 2013 from around the country. Dutch Safety Board issued entrust today to each memo- and the 71.8 percent mark JetBlue operates a 400-per- its preliminary report into www.flickr.com/photos/speakerboehner rial,” said House Speaker in June 2014. In addition, son call center at the facility the downing of Malaysia John Boehner (R-Ohio). the reporting airlines can- and is near completion of a Airlines Flight MH17 in east- ¼¼ Major U.S. airlines celed 1.6 percent of their 200-room lodge on the site. ern Ukraine. The airplane reported $3.8 billion in scheduled domestic flights “This is not just supporting crashed after being hit by “a net profit for the first half in July, down from both the Orlando operations. It’s large number of high-energy

of the year, up from the 1.7 percent cancellation supporting the entire com- objects,” the Dutch Safety Photo: en.wikipedia.org/© A rmin Kübelbeck $1.6 billion they reported rate posted in July 2013 and pany,” said Richard Smyth, Board said in findings con- during the same period last the 2.0 percent rate in June JetBlue’s vice president of sistent with assertions that a year, according to Airlines 2014. redevelopment. missile destroyed the airplane. for America (A4A). A 6 ¼¼ The Department of ¼¼ A total of 37 goats, percent increase in operat- Homeland Security re- sheep, llamas, and burros ing revenues drove the cently announced that the are in residence at year-over-year improvement, Transportation Security Chicago’s O’Hare said A4A. The group said the Administration’s PreCheck International collective net profit reported program, which began Airport grazing by nine publicly traded in December 2013, has on poison ivy, airlines—Alaska, Allegiant, now enrolled more than noxious weeds, and American, Delta, Hawaiian, half a million travelers. other unwanted JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, Additionally, U.S. Customs vegetation along and United—translated to a and Border Protection has creeks, streams, and 6 Air Line Pilot October 2014 Artist’s rendering of the $32 billion expansion of Dubai’s Al n Airline Industry News Maktoum International Airport. n FrontLines

The B-777 broke up in the Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh ash clouds that could force ■■ALPA Pilots Commend air, most likely as a result of Mohammed bin Rashid flight cancellations across DOT’s Denial of NAI Scheme structural damage after being al-Maktoum, has approved the North Atlantic, the “The U.S. Department of penetrated from the outside, plans to enlarge Al Maktoum busiest international travel Transportation [DOT] took the Hague-based authority so that it can eventually market, reported Bloomberg. an important stand for fair said in the first official report accommodate more than Seismic activity has been competition today by denying about the July 17 tragedy that 200 million passengers. The increasing around the vol- Norwegian Air International’s killed 298 people. expansion is expected to be cano since mid-August. [NAI] request for temporary ¼¼ Reuters reported that the biggest airport project ¼¼ Ryanair announced it authorization to fly to and European safety regula- in the world and would take has taken delivery of the from the United States,” said tors have called for better place in two phases over six first of 180 on-order B-737- Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s presi- information sharing regard- to eight years, with the entire 800s, with the airline taking dent, on September 2. ing threats to aviation in development covering 22 delivery of 20 more -800s NAI has applied for both the wake of the downing square miles. by July 2015, according to a foreign air carrier permit of Malaysia Airlines Flight ¼¼ Airlines are on alert CAPA-Centre for Aviation. and an exemption, which a MH17 over Ukraine in July. as Bárðarbunga, one of “These new Boeing aircraft carrier may apply for to cover “We are proposing to set up Iceland’s biggest volcanoes, enable Ryanair to keep the the time during which its a European alert system to rumbles to life, threatening fleet average age below five permit application is pend- process information about years. We will have 21 more ing. The DOT announced on conflict zones and make aircraft for summer 2015, September 2 that it had de- recommendations to air- which will allow Ryanair to nied NAI’s exemption request. lines,” said Patrick Ky, execu- offer more new routes and “While today’s decision tive director of the European increased frequencies to is extremely significant, Aviation Safety Agency. more customers than ever the DOT’s work is not yet ¼¼ Per Gulf Business, Dubai before,” said Ryanair CEO complete in making certain will spend $32 billion on Michael O’Leary. The airline that NAI is not permitted to expanding Al Maktoum will complete delivery of the exploit international 

International Airport. Photo: Flickr: ©peterhartree -800s in 2019. l aviation policy and

TheSidebar At the beginning of a recent yoga class, messaging battle of topics we wish to we feature the union’s strategic the instructor recited an inspirational push. Simultaneously, it is also necessary planning effort—and while quote by author Art Williams: “I am not that we react to the world around us as perhaps not an exciting topic on telling you it is going to be easy—I am events unfold. Through the use of social its face, it is of great importance telling you it is going to be worth it.” media channels like Facebook, Twitter, to our collective future. This plan As promised, the 90-minute class was and Instagram, we are able to keep our will help shape where we are in 1, 5, and particularly challenging. And at the end, members, and the world, connected and 10 years and beyond. And although it is I left exhausted, refreshed, and proud of informed in real time with our union’s not easy, it is critical, and therefore well the work I had accomplished. priorities. Our soon-to-be launched new worth the effort. I encourage you to take This is true of the work we do at the website will help us drive our message the time to read the article on page 21 Air Line Pilots Association, International. further, creating a clearinghouse for our about our 2014 Board of Directors stra- It certainly is not easy being the voice of pilots and the general public for informa- tegic planning process—and how your the airline pilot, but it is unquestionably tion on the airline piloting profession. input could help shape the future of your worth it. And there is, of course, still a place for union and your profession. In an era of constant communica- this magazine. tion and interconnectivity, we have As editor in chief, one of my jobs is to Namaste, adapted, and continue to evolve, into ensure that the magazine remains topical, Sharon B. Vereb a union that can proactively win a substantive, and interesting. This month Editor in Chief

October 2014 Air Line Pilot 7 n FrontLines (continued) law to gain an unfair economic ■■#DenyNAI NAI’s scheme on hold. The of regulatory and policy affairs, advantage over U.S. airlines,” While ALPA is pleased Association must continue and Kenneth Button, a govern- Moak continued. “The DOT that the Department its fight to ensure that this ment and international affairs must take the next step and of Transportation has scheme is put to rest professor at George Mason deny NAI’s application for a dismissed Norwegian Air entirely. Send a message to University. foreign air carrier permit to International’s (NAI) ap- your senator by scanning Moak spoke about the serve U.S. markets.” plication for a temporary the QR code or by going to need for airline industry tax NAI has established foreign air carrier www.alpa.org/issues and relief and reform to give itself as an Irish air- operating permit, participating in ALPA’s Call U.S. airlines a fair chance to line in order to avoid this only puts to Action. l compete in the global mar- Norway’s employ- ketplace, stating that “[airline] ment laws and to be & Aerospace deny NAI’s application for a stakeholders need to be very able to “rent” its pilots Workers, the U.S. foreign air carrier permit.” clear on what we need and through a Singapore Transport Workers For more information, go to bring that to Congress.” employment company. The Union, the Association of sos.alpa.org. Other topics discussed at pilots, who the company says Flight Attendants-CWA, the the conference included FAA are based in Thailand, work European Cockpit Association, ■■Moak Talks Tax Reform at reauthorization; air traffic under individual employ- the International Transport A4A Conference control reform; challenges, ment contracts that contain Workers’ Federation, and On September 16, Capt. Lee opportunities, and innovation compensation and benefits PARAT. The Association for Moak, ALPA’s president, joined in the U.S. airline industry; substantially below that of the European Airlines stated that industry regulators and stake- and cargo operations. Norway-based pilots who fly serious questions regarding holders at Airlines for America’s for NAI’s parent company. NAI the NAI application need to (A4A) Future of Flight Aviation ■■Take a Look! ALPA’s Pilot has applied to the U.S. DOT be answered. Policy Summit, presented by Pay Shortage Video Goes Viral for a foreign air carrier permit In addition, the Air Crew The Hill in Washington, D.C. On September 9, ALPA released that would allow it to com- Working Group of the Sectoral Moak was a speaker on the a new no-frills, real-numbers pete directly with U.S. airlines Dialogue Committee, which is conference’s morning panel, video that clearly shows that on long-haul international recognized by the European Aviation Regulation & Taxes, there isn’t a pilot shortage, but routes. Commission as the joint along with Steve Morrissey, there is a pilot pay shortage. NAI’s business plan has labor-management body that United Airlines vice president As this issue goes to press, the prompted an outpouring addresses labor issues in the of bipartisan concern from airline sector in the EU, has more than 140 members of submitted comments to the Congress. In a letter to the U.S. DOT opposing NAI. Capt. Department of Transportation Duane Woerth, the former secretary, 40 U.S. senators U.S. Ambassador to the LegislativeUpdate expressed concern, and more International Civil Aviation ■■ALPA: Continuing Resolution Provides Time to Discuss than 100 members of the U.S. Organization and a former Ex-Im Bank Financing Reform House of Representatives have ALPA president, has also called “In passing today’s continuing resolution that includes ex- also stated concern or outright for its rejection. tending operations for the U.S. Export-Import Bank through opposition to NAI’s plan. “Today’s decision puts the June 2015, the U.S. House of Representatives has set the A broad coalition of U.S. Norwegian Air International stage for final action, which will then provide ample time to and European airlines, labor scheme on hold, but it doesn’t work through critical issues and develop targeted, meaning- organizations, and trade end the threat it poses to fair ful reform,” commented Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s president, associations joined ALPA competition and U.S. aviation on September 17. in adamantly opposing jobs,” said Moak. “The DOT “We hope this additional time will allow members of the NAI application. North must heed the call made from Congress the opportunity to find common ground in a American and European labor so many in Congress from manner that both improves the bank’s business practices groups have also expressed both sides of the aisle, labor and protects all U.S. jobs. opposition, including the groups on both sides of the “We continue to support meaningful, targeted, and mod- AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Atlantic, and the European erate reforms specifically addressing the bank’s financing of Department, the International Commission’s own labor- widebody aircraft,” Moak said. l Association of Machinists management organization and

8 Air Line Pilot October 2014 pilots reinforces ALPA’s call to for passenger pilots, but the bring all-cargo pilots under the rules do not apply to all-car- same pilot fatigue regulations go pilots. ALPA was fully en- that currently cover pilots who gaged in the FAA’s Aviation fly passengers. Rulemaking Committee “We offer our sincerest regarding pilot fatigue and condolences to the families, has long maintained that the friends, and fellow UPS pilots new rules must apply to all of Capt. Beal and First Officer airline pilots. Fanning,” said Capt. Lee Moak, “Pilots who fly for all- ALPA’s president. “This tragedy cargo airlines operate in video has been viewed more ALPA has exposed this is personal for us, and the loss the same national airspace, than 100,000 times on various issue for what it really is, and of this crew is shared by all use the same airports and social media sites. is offering a solution to help ALPA members along with the equipment, and fly the same Airline managements and the North American airline UPS pilots represented by the arrivals and approaches stakeholders argue industry address the Independent Pilots Association. over the same terrain and what may seem like pilot pay shortage. “Fully safeguarding all pilots cities as pilots who fly pas- valid claims to the Scan the QR code from fatigue is critical to pre- sengers,” said Capt. Don average passenger. to watch the video venting a similar accident from Wykoff (Delta), chairman of They talk about and learn more happening again in the future,” ALPA’s Flight- and Duty-Time canceled routes and about the pilot pay continued Moak. “Applying Committee. “Science clearly fewer flight options, shortage. modern, science-based shows that pilots don’t ex- and cite a “pilot shortage.” pilot fatigue rules to all airline perience fatigue differently But ALPA has shown time and ■■NTSB’s Sunshine Meeting pilots, regardless of whether based on whether passengers again that once pilots are paid Affirms Need to Safeguard All they fly cargo or passengers, or cargo are riding behind commensurately for their train- Airline Pilots from Fatigue will enhance safety across air them in their airplane.” This ing, expertise, judgment, skill, The NTSB’s September 9 transportation.” same thought was stated and experience, more qualified sunshine meeting to discuss The FAA recently imple- clearly during discussion by pilots will step forward, and the the investigation of the UPS mented science-based flight- NTSB members with regard pipeline for future airline pilots Flight 1354 accident that and duty-time limits and to this accident. could grow. resulted in the death of two minimum rest requirements ALPA is a strong pro-  MarketWatch Airlines Parent Company Stock Symbol 8/30/13 8/29/14 % Chg. AirTran Southwest Airlines1 NYSE: LUV $12.74 $32.01 151.3% Envoy Air, Piedmont, PSA American Airlines Group, Inc.2 NASDAQ: AAL $19.73 $39.58 100.6% Spirit Spirit Airlines, Inc. NASDAQ: SAVE $31.17 $70.39 125.8% Hawaiian Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. NASDAQ: HA $7.00 $15.60 122.9% Delta, Endeavor Air Delta Air Lines3 NYSE: DAL $19.73 $39.58 100.6% JetBlue JetBlue Airways Corporation NASDAQ: JBLU $6.15 $12.23 98.9% Jazz Aviation Chorus Aviation TSX: CHR.B $2.50 $4.64 85.6% United United Continental Holdings, Inc. NYSE: UAL $28.46 $47.61 67.3% Alaska Alaska Air Group, Inc.4 NYSE: ALK $28.00 $46.34 65.5% FedEx Express FedEx Corporation NYSE: FDX $107.21 $147.88 37.9% Air Transport International Air Transport Services Group, Inc. NASDAQ: ATSG $6.41 $8.17 27.5% Air Transat Transat A.T., Inc. TSX: TRZ.B $8.25 $8.92 8.1% Bearskin, Calm Air Exchange Income Corporation TSX: EIF $24.23 $19.67 -18.8% Atlantic Southeast, ExpressJet skyWest, Inc. NASDAQ: SKYW $12.89 $8.97 -30.4%

1 Southwest announced a $0.06 dividend on Aug. 19, 2014.

2 US Airways and American completed their merger on Dec. 9, 2013. The price shown above for Aug. 29, 2014, is the stock price of the new company, traded as “AAL” on the NASDAQ. The price shown for Aug. 30, 2013, is the price of the old US Airways stock, which was traded on the NYSE as “LCC.” That stock ceased trading on Dec. 6, 2013. Under the terms of the merger agreement, US Airways stockholders received one share of common stock of the combined airline for each share of US Airways common stock then held.

3 Delta announced a $0.09 dividend on Aug. 6, 2014.

4 Alaska announced a $0.125 dividend on Aug. 15, 2014.

October 2014 Air Line Pilot 9 n FrontLines (continued) ponent of the Safe Skies Act Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), of 2013 to eliminate the cargo Oversight and Government carveout. “Our union will not Reform National Security relent in its efforts to ensure Subcommittee chairman, who these federal pilot fatigue introduced the Protecting the rules safeguard every profes- Homeland Act (H.R. 5401) to Left to right: Capt. Dennis Beachler (United) and F/O Gary Lum sional pilot against fatigue,” block any policy change. (United) ride with F/O Bradley Beachler (Alaska) in the jumpseat. concluded Moak. “As ALPA made clear in letters to both the Department not have occurred without was held September 8–10 in ■■ALPA Lauds Executive of Homeland Security and the efforts of ALPA’s Jumpseat Denver, Colo. More than 300 Branch, U.S. House for Congress earlier this year, given Council, an element of the Air airline, medical, and regulatory Upholding Libyan Restrictions the political instability in Libya, Safety Organization’s Security professionals and volunteers On Flight Training we strongly oppose lifting the Committee. The test came to from around the globe “The Air Line Pilots Association, current prohibition. Anyone fruition as a result of numer- attended and heard presenta- International commends the desiring to come to the United ous meetings and discussions tions from top experts. ALPA Executive Branch and the States for flight training must among ALPA representatives, manages the HIMS program, Department of Homeland pass a thorough background Master Executive Council and which includes this seminar, Security for recognizing the check to ensure that they do airline leaders, and representa- on behalf of the FAA. At the security threat and upholding not pose a security threat, tives from the Transportation conclusion of the conference, the ban on allowing Libyan which is not possible for Security Administration, U.S. Capt. Chris Storbeck (Delta), nationals to come to the Libyan nationals in today’s Customs and Border Protection, ALPA’s outgoing HIMS chair- United States for flight training. environment,” said Moak. and the FAA over several years. man, was recognized for his We also express our gratitude United Airlines ground lengthy and distinguished to the U.S. House for its strong ■■Successful First Test personnel in SFO and HKG service to his fellow pilots. support for maintaining the Of International Offline used the Cockpit Access 30-year-old prohibition,” com- Jumpseating Security System (CASS) to ■■Witvliet Appointed Chair mented Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s On September 6, the first positively identify and confirm Of ALPA’s Membership president, on September 18. test of an initiative to permit the employment status of F/O Committee “Our union appreciates the offline jumpseating on inter- Bradley Beachler (Alaska), who ALPA’s Executive Council re- backing of the restrictions national flights was conducted rode in the jumpseat on the cently appointed F/O Jolanda by Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.), on a B-747 operating from SFO-HKG-SFO circuit operated Witvliet (United) to serve House Immigration and San Francisco (SFO) to Hong by his soon-to-retire father, as chair of ALPA’s National Border Security Subcommittee Kong (HKG) when an Alaska Capt. Dennis Beachler (United). Membership Committee. chairman; Rep. Bob Airlines crewmember occupied More tests of this initiative are Witvliet currently flies B-777s Goodlatte (R-Va.), Judiciary a United Airlines flight deck planned for the future, and and is based at Los Angeles, Committee chairman; and jumpseat. This event would more work remains to be done Calif. (LAX). She also works as to create a fully operational the pilots’ Master Executive program of reciprocal jumpseat- Council (MEC) Parental Issues ing on international flights, but Committee chair and as the Mailbag this successful test represents a Membership Committee’s significant milestone. vice chair. Too easy! The program is still in the The Membership The sudoku puzzle [in the September issue] must be too proof-of-concept phase, and Committee works to maintain easy. I worked it correctly while watching just four innings of final approvals are still pend- accurate membership records, an Arizona Diamondbacks/San Francisco Giants baseball on ing. ALPA will communicate support MECs with new-hire the TV. additional information about briefing materials, educate I flew for North Central/Republic Airlines for 32 years the status of the program as it members on available mem- before retiring at age 60 in 1982. I’m 92 now, so I have been becomes available. bership services, and provide retired for 32 years. Behncke was ALPA’s president when I assistance to furloughed mem- joined in 1946. He was soon replaced by Clancy Sayen. It’s a ■■HIMS Seminar Convenes bers through the Furloughed wonderful life! In Denver Pilot Support Network and to Capt. Oak Mackey (Central/Republic Airlines, Ret.) The three-day annual HIMS veterans through the Veterans Basic Education Seminar Affairs Committee.

10 Air Line Pilot October 2014 ■■Piedmont Pilots Ratify ■■Air Wisconsin Pilots Raise Changes to Current Contract Money for Memorial Fund On September 16, Piedmont During a recent charity golf Airlines pilots voted to ratify outing, Air Wisconsin pilots amendments to their current raised more than $1,200 for collective bargaining agree- the Jonathan Daniel McAbee ment. With 86 percent of the Memorial Scholarship Fund. pilot group participating in Air Wisconsin Capt. McAbee the ballot, 77 percent of those was killed in a traffic accident pilots voted to approve the in 2013, and his brother es- modifications to their current tablished the fund to support contract, which includes plans those who are working toward to refleet the airline as well ExpressJet pilots gather at a Strategic Preparedness and Strike careers as airline pilots. More as guaranteed opportunities Committee pilot unity building event. than 20 attendees spent an for Piedmont pilots with the afternoon golfing at the Honey airline’s parent company, Okla. The SPSC is reserving ■■Calm Air In, First Air Out as Bee Golf Club in Virginia American Airlines. hospitality suites at hotels with Inuit Company Changes Airline Beach, Va. ALPA leaders Capts. “With much of our fleet of high concentrations of crew Partners Tim Canoll, Sean Cassidy, and Dash 8s nearing replacement overnights throughout the After four years of collabora- Bill Couette, along with Capt. age, we needed to look long system for pilots who’d like to tion with Ontario-based First Mark Simmons (Air Wisconsin), term as to what was best for stop by. There’s no agenda and Air, Sakku Investments Corp., were nonparticipant donors. the pilots on the property now, no need to RSVP, just show up, an Inuit-owned company Air Wisconsin donated and what would provide career relax, and talk things over. For based in Canada’s Kivalliq re- prizes for the event, including options for pilots just joining more information on future gion, is ending its relationship Amazon gift cards and golf Piedmont,” said Capt. Bruce PUB visits, contact XJTSPSC@ with the airline and beginning equipment. Freedman, the pilots’ Master alpa.org. a new joint-venture agreement To contribute to the Executive Council chairman. with Exchange Income Corp. fund, visit www.gofundme. Under the modified agree- ■■Wasaya MEC Works to and its subsidiaries Calm Air com/2tbgq8. ment, the pilots can now take Mitigate Layoffs and Keewatin Air. advantage of a seniority-based Nine Wasaya pilots recently Sakku and First Air flow-through procedure to received layoff notices from had operated a joint fly at American Airlines, and management as the com- venture in the Kivalliq pilots have secured flying at pany continues to restructure. area of Nunavut Piedmont by obtaining mini- However, the Wasaya Master Territory since 2010. mum fleet commitments. In Executive Council (MEC) met Calm Air, based in exchange, the pilots agreed to with management and was Winnipeg, Man., increase their share of medi- able to prevent further layoffs hopes to expand its cal premium payments and, by enacting provisions from operations in Sakku’s over time, revise pay scales to the pilots’ contract. operating area just as Air Wisconsin pilots reflect more commonly used Built into the contract is First Air is cutting back some participate in golf outing to industry approaches. an option for “temporary of its flying there, including raise funds for charity. layoff.” This allows pilots to ending service to Repulse ■■ExpressJet Launches New accept a layoff that is re- Bay. Many of Canada’s Arctic ■■ExpressJet MEC Reaches PUB Events stricted to only three months. airline operators are wholly or 100 Percent PAC Participation The ExpressJet Master During this time, the pilot partially owned by corpora- The ExpressJet Master Executive Council (MEC) will continues to accrue seniority, tions representing the nation’s Executive Council (MEC) of- expand its outreach to pilots retains recall rights, and can First Peoples. The two largest ficially reached 100 percent this fall and winter. The pilots’ choose to keep certain health Inuit-owned airlines, First Air ALPA-PAC participation among Strategic Preparedness and benefits among other provi- and Canadian North, are in the its elected leaders in early Strike Committee (SPSC) sions. The MEC is working preliminary stages of a poten- September. This great example has launched a new series with management to keep tial merger that may result in a demonstrates the commit- of pilot unity building (PUB) layoffs to a minimum during new airline being branded and ment the MEC has shown to events, starting in Tulsa, the company’s challenges. formed in the next year or two. the PAC in the lead-up to  October 2014 Air Line Pilot 11 n FrontLines (continued) this year’s Board of Directors who survived because of a ■■Career Day? ALPA’s Education (BOD) meeting. small air pocket. Officers and ALPA’s Education Committee is dedi- Along with ExpressJet, paramedics arrived on the Committee Has What cated to promoting the pilot leaders at Alaska, scene and pulled the driver You Need the airline piloting Compass, Delta, Hawaiian, from the submerged car; With school back in profession and men- Mesa, and United have also he was then transported to session, career days are just toring aspiring aviators—two reached 100 percent par- the hospital and treated for around the corner. ALPA’s of the Association’s strategic ticipation. ALPA-PAC’s goal is minor injuries. The police Education Committee has just goals for ensuring that ALPA to have every elected ALPA noted that if the crew hadn’t what you need if you’re plan- remains stronger moving for- leader give to the PAC by the called 911 and weren’t able ning to speak with students ward. Pilot volunteers provide end of the BOD. to locate the car in complete about what it takes to become an integral link to collegiate darkness, the man would not an airline pilot. aviators and grade school ■■ALPA Pilots Commended have survived. students interested in becom- For Heroism In August, the Honolulu ing airline pilots by preparing In August, Capt. Doug Munro, Police Department (HPD) them with the knowledge and F/O Michael McClintock, honored F/O Paul Morgan experience necessary to make and Flight Attendant Herb (Hawaiian) for helping a successful transition into the Fleck, the crew of an Air to catch a fleeing robber. industry. For more information Wisconsin flight from Morgan received a civilian or to volunteer, send an e-mail Philadelphia, Pa. (PHL), to certificate of merit from to [email protected]. Ottawa, Canada (YOW), were the HPD for an incident last riding in the van to their April at a shopping center in Scan the QR code and click ■■P4P—Help When You hotel. During the commute suburban Honolulu. the Community Outreach Need It along Rideau Canal, the van Morgan was at the shop- graphic to view presentations Earthquakes have recently was nearly sideswiped by a ping center when he saw for grade schools, scouting rocked the northern California vehicle that subsequently a man grab a purse from a organizations, and other area, and almost 200 ALPA overturned and rolled into female shopper. He chased career-day events. You can also members live within 25 miles the canal. The crew sprang the purse-snatcher across a order free promotional items of Napa Valley. The ALPA into action, called 911, and busy street, seized him, and such as paper airplanes, pens, Emergency Relief Fund (Pilots entered the canal in an held him until police arrived highlighters, and stickers to for Pilots–P4P) stands ready attempt to free the driver, to make the arrest. hand out at your presentation. to assist ALPA pilots who have

the current flight- and duty- Canada time limitations and mini- mum rest periods that would ■■ALPA Praises Government NPA marks a significant step two years after Transport bring Canadian regulations Action to Update Canadian forward in advancing ALPA’s Canada’s Canadian Aviation in line with the International Pilot Fatigue Rules goals for combating pilot Regulation Advisory Council Civil Aviation Organization’s “ALPA commends the fatigue and further improving (CARAC) Technical Committee standards and recommended Canadian government for air safety throughout Canada.” unanimously recommended practices on fatigue manage- making the process for For many years, ALPA that the CARAC Flight Crew ment, as well as changes modernizing pilot flight- and has strongly advocated for Fatigue Management Working recently implemented by the duty-time rules a prior- science-based fatigue rules Group report to update flight- U.S. FAA and the European ity,” said Capt. Dan Adamus that would apply to all pilots and duty-time regulations Aviation Safety Agency. (Jazz), president of ALPA’s in Canada. “Updated regula- and rest requirements be “As a leading proponent Canada Board, on September tions, combined with fatigue reviewed by the Civil Aviation of modernizing flight- and 15 regarding the notice risk management systems, Regulatory Committee. duty-time regulations, ALPA of proposed amendment are essential to ensuring the ALPA participated as a will thoroughly review the NPA (NPA) concerning flight crew highest safety standards,” member of the working group, to ensure that ALPA members’ fatigue management issued observed Adamus. which, in its report, recom- perspectives are addressed,” by Transport Canada. “The The NPA comes nearly mended numerous changes to Adamus said. l

12 Air Line Pilot October 2014 been affected by this and ment in 2009 to aid mittee determine Aeronautical University (both other natural disasters. AirTran pilots in times possible schools in the Daytona Beach, Fla., and In the years since its of financial need and which to expand its Prescott, Ariz., campuses), Parks creation, P4P has provided hardship. outreach. Log on to College of St. Louis University, financial assistance to more To learn more the My ALPA section Purdue University, Southern than 180 ALPA members and about P4P, request of www.alpa.org and Illinois University, the University their families affected by hur- a grant, or make a add your education of North Dakota, and Western ricanes, wildfires, river flood- contribution, visit www.alpa. history to your membership Michigan University, with plans ing, and other widespread org/relieffund. Contributions profile. While there, be sure to expand to Auburn University, disasters. to the fund are tax-deductible to review your membership Lewis University, and Middle In a generous gesture, the in the United States. information—mailing address, Tennessee State University. AirTran pilots, as they complete e-mail preferences, etc. For more information about their transition to Southwest ■■Give a Shout Out to Your ALPA professional devel- the Education Committee and Airlines, have made a size- Alma Mater opment programs are cur- volunteer opportunities, scan able donation to P4P. In early ALPA’s Education Committee rently available at Embry-Riddle the QR code. l September, the pilots contrib- wants to know where you uted more than $51,000 from earned your stripes—academi- their Pilot Contingency Fund, cally speaking, that is. Knowing which the Master Executive where ALPA members went New ALPA Reps Council created from an assess- to college will help the com- At a Kelowna Flightcraft 206 meeting held on September 5, Capt. Kent Wickens was elected as the To read the latest On Investing interim captain representative, F/O Travis Mitchell was elected as the interim first officer representative, and S/O Edward Cochrane magazine from Charles was elected as the interim second officer representative for the Schwab, go to www.schwab. remainder of the term of office. com/oninvesting. It’s an At a Trans States 38 meeting held on September 9, Capt. added benefit for members Jonathan Jones was elected as the interim captain representa- through ALPA’s partnership tive for the remainder of the term of office. with Charles Schwab & Co., As of September 10, the Election Ballot and Certification Board Inc., as the Association’s certified election results for the following local councils: preferred financial services yy Envoy Air 114 Capt. Matthew Wise, Chairman (Status Rep) provider. l yy ExpressJet 175 F/O Robert Scott, Secretary-Treasurer

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October 2014 Air Line Pilot 13 Have You Read? Deadstick Dawn By Capt. Sharon L. Menear (US Airways, Ret.)

Pilot Samantha Starr sets off for a relax- shared between Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom ing and well-deserved vacation in the faces dissolution. Samantha, having lost her own brother years highlands of Scotland, luxuriating at a ago, is deeply committed to saving these innocent children. picturesque inn atop a cliff overlooking The Russians, however, are crafty and through subterfuge lead the North Sea. The days ahead of her are the Scottish SAS into believing that Samantha is the kidnapper. unscheduled and unfettered. Horseback Having to flee MI5, MI6, and British Special Forces, as well as riding in the countryside starts out un- the Russians, puts Samantha and Charlie in imminent danger. eventfully until Samantha encounters a But Samantha will not be outwitted and stays a step ahead of young boy on the side of the road shouting that he’s been kid- capture. She needs to prove that she is neither a kidnapper nor napped. She sees the boy’s captor, knocks him to the ground, and a murderer and must prove to Capt. Ross Sinclair that her inten- scoops the child up onto her saddle. Samantha has no idea that tions are honorable. saving Charlie Moncreiffe has put a chink in Russian assassins’ Political intrigue, humor, and romance create a thrilling adven- plans to kidnap boys of noble birth—Operation Blue Blood. ture, and an edgy level of suspense keeps the reader turning pag- The Belfast Agreement is at risk, and the negotiated peace es.—Reviewed by Kari Cantrell, ALPA Communications Department

Mr. MiG By Capt. Paul T. Entrekin (Delta)

In 1987, Capt. Paul T. Entrekin (Delta) and braking was poor during landing rollout. The background became the first American to own and instrument lighting and cockpit flood lighting were negligible, fly a MiG, one of five MiG-15bis fighters making night flight risky. imported from China. Before the year The cockpit heating system was marginal, as was the wind- was out, he had the only MiG air show shield defrosting system: “During descent (especially after act in North America. U.S. and world cold-soaking at high altitude) the canopy and windscreen were aerobatic champion Leo Loudenslager prone to fogging and would not clear with the throttle at idle.… later dubbed Entrekin “Mr. MiG,” and the There was no means to anti-ice or de-ice if the exterior canopy moniker stuck. or windscreen was covered.” In 2012, Entrekin self-published Mr. And get this: The attitude gyro was blue on the bottom, MiG, subtitled “and The Real Story of the brown on the top, and operated upside-down. Entrekin off- First MiGs in America.” handedly remarks, “I simply ignored the gyro and referred to When Entrekin acquired his MiG-15, the turn needle and vertical speed indicator and flew partial a type that squared off against F-86s panel when IMC.” and other early U.S. jet fighters during the Korean War, he had Entrekin recounts a number of adventures that he had with no MiG-15 manual worthy of the name, and virtually no infor- the MiG-15: mation with which to begin to learn his new mount. He did, During fuel stops in West Virginia and Louisiana, he was met however, have considerable experience as a USMC helicopter with guns at the ramp. and fighter pilot. On more than one occasion, a local TV reporter thought The MiG-15 cockpit was “tiny and cramped, much like he was a real Russian pilot, a situation he exploited with great an A-4,…Spartan and not the least technologically inviting,” delight. Entrekin recalls. “The Russians had somehow determined that He barely escaped death during an air show after a me- the interior color should be a Carolina blue, and it stank with chanic failed to properly secure the instrument panel. an unfamiliar mix redolent of old rubber, canvas, and other Entrekin pulls no punches in his accounts of the wheelers, odd smells uncharacteristic of any other aircraft I had ever dealers, and colorful characters he’s known through his years flown.” on the air show circuit, which he describes as a cutthroat—and Consider just some of the other shortcomings of this widely dangerous—business. A number of his former associates— produced mainstay of Soviet air forces: The MiG-15 had no friends and adversaries alike—bought the farm while putting cockpit trim control for pitch or yaw, no relief tube, no air the heavy metal through its paces. conditioning, no parking brake. Steering was via a bizarre Entrekin no longer owns the MiG; read Mr. MiG to get the full pneumatic differential braking system borrowed from the Brits, story.—Reviewed by Jan W. Steenblik, Technical Editor

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The following quotes are compiled from congressional testimony, speeches, news clips, and other public documents. ALPA does not necessarily endorse these views but rather is OntheRecord informing members of recent statements by significant industry stakeholders.

“Because of the extensive record, which reflects the novel and complex nature of this case, however, the department does not find that a temporary exemption is appropriate or in the public interest.” —announced Anthony Foxx, the Department of Transportation secretary, on September 2 regarding the depart- ment’s rejection of Norwegian Air International’s application for a temporary foreign air carrier operating permit

“Record profits are good. At this precise moment, the airlines are getting healthier, but let’s be clear: we’re competing with…state-owned enterprises around the globe that don’t have to make a profit....” —responded Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s president, during a panel discussion on September 16 at Airlines for America’s Future of Flight Aviation Policy Summit

“The U.S. Government Accountability Office said in a 2014 report that 28 percent of [the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s] total exposure is solely widebody aircraft. That constitutes nearly $32 billion worth of subsidies from U.S. tax revenues providing foreign competitors an unfair advantage as U.S. companies are ineligible for such discounted financing.” —wrote Capt. Judson Crane (Alaska) in the September 7 edition of The Seattle Times

“Ex-Im Bank is not an exclusive tool for Emirates to finance aircraft. Our aircraft are financed by various concepts.” —responded Hubert Frach, Emirates senior vice president for commercial operations in the West, in a September 5 Reuters article regarding the airline’s ability to purchase Boeing airplanes even if the U.S. Congress decides not to renew the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s charter

“Millions of Americans who fly, and the many more who live under the flight paths of cargo airliners, are threatened by the effects of fatigue. If the FAA is unwilling or unable to resist the political pressure to keep its fatigue rules from applying to all pilots, including those from cargo airlines, then Congress needs to step in to restore one level of safety to our skies.” —wrote Jim Hall, former NTSB chairman, in a September 11 USA Today opinion piece

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n Cargo Sector Cargo traffic is rebounding slightly. Air freight performance closely follows world trade and business activity, which were strong at the end of last year but tapered off in early 2014. According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), U.S. air freight carriers, including passenger airlines, have transported 1.6 percent more revenue cargo tons in 2014 than during the same time in 2013. A revenue cargo ton is one ton of cargo (freight or mail) carried one mile.

Revenue Cargo Miles 12-Month Rolling Total

70

68

66

64

62

60

Thousands 58

56

54

52

50 Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-09 Jan-10 Jan-11 Jan-12 Jan-13 Jan-14

Source: BTS, T-100 segment. All U.S. airlines, scheduled and nonscheduled traffic.

Economic activity has been moderately stronger in the U.S., and a positive change in EU economies has recently taken place. Cargo carried domestically is up 2 percent, while cargo carried on Atlantic routes is up 4.5 percent. Some improvement has been seen in Asia-Pacific routes, but that region continues to struggle. Latin American freight traffic has yet to rebound.

Year-Over-Year Change in Cargo Traffic by Route

6% 2013 YTD2014 4%

2%

0%

-2%

-4%

-6% Domestic Atlantic Latin America Pacific International

Source: BTS T-100 segment. All U.S. airlines, scheduled and nonscheduled flights. International traffic reported by airlines that do not have Atlantic, Pacific, or Latin American entities.

October 2014 Air Line Pilot 17 n In Memoriam “To fly west, my friend, is a flight we all must take for a final check.”—Author unknown

2011 F/O John Condon FedEx July Capt. Lawrence B. Hickey tWa august Capt. A.H. Waldo, Jr. FedEx april Capt. Larry B. Frattini american July F/O Philip D. Knowles us Airways august 2012 Capt. Jared Haas tWA July Capt. E.G. Lamich united august Capt. Mark E. Jarocki comair October Capt. Albert K. Hall tWA July Capt. Thomas F. Moses Delta august Capt. Joe W. Haselby Delta July 2013 Capt. D.W. Munson eastern august Capt. Stanley E. Hayter comair January Capt. Allyn E. Johnson Northwest July Capt. Robert E. Owens, Jr. Pan august Capt. William T. Engelking Northwest march Capt. Lewis C. Jordan tWA July American Capt. Greg R. Fonner FedEx October F/O Kenneth E. Moen Northwest July F/O Nathan D. Richeson atlantic august Southeast Capt. Martin J. Salva FedEx July 2014 Capt. Patrick H. Skeldon comair august F/O Scott M. Sindel spirit July Capt. Ross F. Early united January Capt. J.H. Stambaugh Delta august Capt. Robert W. Bell united august Capt. Paul S. Hungerford united January F/O Tina M. Tanski FedEx august Capt. G. Kelly Carman Delta august Capt. Norbert G. Robson us Airways February F/O Richard M. Thomas Delta august Capt. Lloyd H. Cizek Northwest august Capt. Larry H. Adams united april Capt. Robert J. Tschida Northwest august Capt. Russell C. Coit Delta August Capt. John T. Houston united april F/O Terrance R. Vinton united august Capt. Jean-Pierre Couture air Transat august Capt. Thomas L. Garrett us Airways may Capt. William O. White Delta august F/O James B. Dougherty eastern august Capt. Harold F. Ellington TWA June Capt. William D. united september Capt. William J. Turner eastern June Capt. Billy L. Floyd continental august Dannahower Capt. Roger M. Williams continental June Capt. Daniel T. Fucci united august Capt. David E. Ingalls tWa september Capt. Richard E. Boddy eastern July Capt. W.H. Gehlaar, Jr. united august F/O Stephen E. Boller Northwest July Capt. Frank Glawson Piedmont august n Compiled from information provided by ALPA’s Capt. Joseph F. Buseman united July Capt. William K. Gubitosi spirit august Membership Administration Department

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION (Act of Aug. 12, 1970: Section 3685, Title 39, United States Code) 1. Title of publication: Air Line Pilot n ALPANegotiationsUpdate 2. Publication number: 0002-242X 3. Filing date: September 11, 2014 4. Issue frequency: Monthly The following is a summary of the status of ALPA con- 5. Number of issues published: Twelve (12) tract negotiations by airline as of Sept. 22, 2014: 6. Annual subscription price: $55.00 7. Location of known office of publication and 8. Location of headquarters of general business offices of the publisher, contact person, and telephone number: Air Transport International—A Section 6 notice was re- 535 Herndon Parkway, Fairfax County, P.O. Box 1169, Herndon, VA 20172-1169. Sharon B. Vereb (703) 481-4440 9. Publisher, Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l; Director of Communications, Cathy St. Denis; Editor, Sharon B. Vereb; Managing ceived on Jan. 21, 2014. Negotiations continue. Editor, none available, 535 Herndon Parkway, P.O. Box 1169, Herndon, VA 20172-1169 Air Wisconsin—A Section 6 notice was filed on Oct. 1, 10. Owner: Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, 535 Herndon Parkway, P.O. Box 1169, Herndon, VA 20172-1169 11. Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of 2010. Air Wisconsin filed for mediation on June 17, 2013. bonds, mortgages, or other securities: None 12. The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes Mediation continues October 7–8 and 19. has not changed during the preceding 12 months Atlantic Southeast—A Section 6 notice was filed on May 20, 13. Publication name: Air Line Pilot 14. Issue date for circulation data: October 2014 2010. A joint Atlantic Southeast/ExpressJet Section 6 notice 15. Extent and nature of circulation: Average number Number of copies each of copies was filed on March 28, 2011. The pilots rejected a tentative issue during of single issue preceding published nearest agreement on January 14. An application for joint mediation 12 months to filing date a. Total number copies (net press run) 77,468 77,585 was filed on Feb. 12, 2014. Mediation is under way. b. Paid and/or requested circulation Canadian North—Negotiations are on hold pending a 1. Mailed outside-county paid mail subscriptions stated on Form 3541 (include advertiser’s proof copies and exchange copies) 74,696 74,714 merger with First Air. 2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions (include paid distribution above normal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) -0- -0- ExpressJet—A Section 6 notice was filed on May 20, 2010. A 3. Paid distribution outside the mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other paid distribution joint Atlantic Southeast/ExpressJet Section 6 notice was filed outside the USPS® -0- -0- on March 28, 2011. The pilots rejected a tentative agreement 4. Paid distribution by other classes mailed through USPS (e.g., First-Class mail®) -0- -0- on January 14. An application for joint mediation was filed c. Total paid distribution 74,696 74,714 d. Free or nominal rate distribution (by mail and outside the mail) on Feb. 12, 2014. Mediation is under way. 1. Free or nominal rate outside-county copies included on PS Form 3541 1,583 1,789 FedEx Express—A Section 6 notice was filed on Jan. 22, 2. Free or nominal rate in-county copies included on PS Form 3541 -0- -0- 3. Free or nominal rate copies mailed at other classes through the USPS -0- -0- 2013. Negotiations are under way. 4. Free or nominal rate distribution outside the mail (carriers or other means) -0- -0- Kelowna Flightcraft—A notice to bargain was filed on June e. Total free or nominal rate distribution 1,583 1,789 f. Total distribution 76,279 76,503 30, 2014. Negotiations continue October 8–9. g. Copies not distributed 448 471 Mesa—A Section 6 notice was filed on Sept. 10, 2010. h. Total 76,727 76,974 i. Percent paid 98% 98% Negotiations continue. 16. Publication of Statement of Ownership—Publication required—Published in October 2014 issue. Sun Country—A Section 6 notice was sent on Feb. 23, 2010. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal Sun Country filed for mediation on May 9, 2012. Mediation sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). —Sharon B. Vereb, Editor continues. l

18 Air Line Pilot October 2014 Sharing Our Highlighting ALPA pilots’ commitment to flying for successful companies, Success the following is “good news” from our pilots’ airlines. To read these articles in their entirety, go to www.alpa.org/success.

United Adventure Bear, “Ben Flyin,” Inspires including Delta’s hubs in Atlanta, Ga.; Detroit, Imagination and Offers Hope to Children Mich.; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.; New York United Airlines’ custom-designed GUND City; Seattle, Wash.; and Los Angeles, Calif. More teddy bear, “Ben Flyin,” made new friends on than 2,300 Delta employees will participate September 9, National Teddy Bear Day, at in the projects, which began September 8 and MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital in continue through October 17. Houston, Tex. Volunteer United employees “Delta people are committed to making a are delivering the bears as part of the United difference in the lives of others in the com- Adventure Bear program, working together to munities where we live, work, and serve each lift the spirits of children experiencing health day,” said Tad Hutcheson, Delta’s vice president struggles or economic hardship worldwide. The of community affairs. “I am proud of our people furry travel companion comes complete with a and their dedication to helping families around passport full of travel-inspired activities and an the globe build safe, affordable homes and exploration-ready vest so children can use their continue to display the values of our brand.” imaginations to dream up adventures with their new friend. Island Air Partners With Special Olympics “With more than 370 destinations worldwide, Island Air announced that it is teaming up with United is committed to giving back to the com- Special Olympics Hawaii to support the organi- munities where our employees live and work,” zation’s upcoming games this year. explained Bo Ellis, United’s system chief pilot Company executives say the sponsorship of and a delivery volunteer. “Ben Flyin not only Special Olympics Hawaii’s Lanai program will provides the comfort of a teddy bear, but also provide local athletes with the opportunity to gives hope and inspires imagination through train and compete in Special Olympics for the the adventure of travel.” first time since 2006. Island Air Chief Executive Officer Paul Delta Air Lines Employees to Build Habitat Case [said], “We are privileged and excited to for Humanity Homes in Six Cities be working with Special Olympics Hawaii to Delta Air Lines employees from across the expand their mission and reach into the com- country will build or renovate affordable single- munity, and also the opportunity for Island Air family homes with Habitat for Humanity. This employees to get involved and give back.” year’s fall builds will take place in six cities,

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By ALPA Strategic Member SuccessDevelopment & Resources Staff very flight begins with a plan. Like of or an expansion of work already under way, ALPA members preparing for takeoff while others may be new as the BOD discuss- and landing, the Association has im- es and recalibrates goals to meet members’ Eplemented a systematic approach to tackling needs and address any recent challenges. challenges and capitalizing on opportunities facing the airline piloting profession and the Advancing goals, airline industry. The result is a comprehensive strategic plan that has advanced the interests protecting interests of ALPA members and guided the Associa- Despite the challenges the Association has tion toward safeguarding the profession at confronted over the past several years, and the local, national, and global levels. Continu- the near-term challenges facing some of ing to trend positive and remain effective, ALPA’s U.S. and Canadian members who fly however, requires that ALPA’s strategic plan for carriers in certain segments of the indus- be reviewed on a regular basis and modified try, the union has made progress advancing when necessary. members’ goals and protecting their interests In October, ALPA’s Board of Directors through its strategic plan. However, there is (BOD), the Association’s highest governing much more work to be done. body, will convene for its biennial meeting. As BOD members shape and approve

The BOD is composed of the 193 local coun- ALPA’s strategic plan priorities, they are  cil status representatives from ALPA’s master executive councils (MEC). On the agenda: the BOD will examine the Association’s current strategic plan and establish the priorities that will direct ALPA’s course over the next two years. Some of these priorities may be a continuation Photos: i S tock.com

October 2014 Air Line Pilot 21 not just serving as the plan’s architects— Committee 3 addresses safety, security, they are working as agents of change. ALPA pilot assistance, and flight- and duty-time continues to face many opportunities initiatives that tackle existing system and challenges, and the union’s strat- inadequacies and weaknesses with the goal egy must encompass the collective of minimizing operational risk and further goals of its members and be executed enhancing airline safety. in a coordinated fashion by its leaders. Before ALPA’s BOD members vote Committee 4 assesses ALPA financial poli- on resolutions to modify or revise cies and strategic assets to capitalize on the Association’s strategic plan, they better ways to allocate finances and budget split into eight delegate committees. in support of Association-wide and indi- These eight groups carefully examine the vidual pilot group strategic priorities. fundamental operation of the Association and how its undertakings are organized, Committee 5 evaluates the Association’s coordinated, and processed. communication efforts to educate and As part of this analysis, delegates con- inform both internal and external audi- sider reports from national committees and ences about the Association’s positions for proposed priorities from the Association’s the purpose of building unity and support. Through ALPA’s Executive Council and Executive Board. With this information, the committees Committee 6 considers the legal and merg- coordinated efforts, look for ways ALPA can maximize its op- er-related issues that face ALPA, including collaboration with portunities and better position itself for defending the Association against lawsuits, unforeseen challenges. protecting the airline piloting profession industry and against threats (such as Norwegian Air government, and The eight delegate committees divide International), and implementing ALPA’s the strategic planning workload in the risk-management policies and programs to worldwide status as following manner: safeguard the union and its members. the voice for all Committee 1 looks at the Association’s structure and resources to maximize the Committee 7 studies legislative and regu- airline pilots in benefits and services provided to ALPA latory efforts to promote pilot-, airline-, members, enhance professional develop- and labor-friendly policies in the U.S. and the United States ment opportunities, strengthen pilot group Canada. and Canada, the alliances, and streamline or eliminate duplications of effort. Committee 8 analyzes organizing oppor- Association will tunities to strengthen and grow the union successfully advance Committee 2 examines contract negotia- and promote ALPA as the unified voice of tions and enforcement approaches and the airline piloting profession. its strategic priorities retirement and insurance models, ensuring that they keep pace with the changing ne- Guiding the union and be stronger gotiating environment and pilot demands, At the 2008 BOD meeting, delegates of- moving forward. as well as activities related to organizing ficially engaged in strategic planning for and training volunteers to build unity, co- the first time, unanimously adopting a ordinate across pilot groups, and help carry series of agenda items that identified the

Photos: i S tock.com out Association and MEC goals. Association’s priorities to guide the direc- 22 Air Line Pilot October 2014 tion of the union. BOD members directed Association issues and activities; discussed ALPA’s national officers, national commit- and debated the issues and established The tees, Executive Board, Executive Council, priorities; and updated ALPA’s comprehen- Strategic and staff members to develop action plans sive strategic plan for the next two years to ensure that initiatives were completed and beyond. Planning and to maximize ALPA’s ability to achieve Process the priorities its highest governing body Stronger moving forward ALPA’s Board of Directors set forth. Today’s environment is much different (BOD) charged the Strategic The strategic planning process evolved than it was when ALPA’s strategic plan Planning Committee (SPC) to include an ongoing cycle of prioritizing was first developed in 2008—and even with identifying the major issues; developing and implementing action since the plan’s last major review in 2012. issues, trends, risks, and plans; communicating, actively managing, The process by which the SPC develops opportunities facing the and advocating ALPA’s priorities; achiev- recommendations starts with an assess- Association and making ing or recalibrating goals and approaches; ment of the environment—both external recommendations to ALPA’s and identifying new issues to incorporate and internal—in which the Association governing bodies regarding into the strategic plan. The process also operates, closely scrutinizing key issues the union’s strategic plan created a more defined framework for that affect the profession and the union. priorities. decision-making and allocating Association The airline industry’s performance is The SPC develops these resources. The Executive Council and highly dependent on external factors: recommendations using a Executive Board received regular briefings economic growth, fuel price volatility, and three-pronged approach: (1) on the status of the Association’s activities geopolitical influences. ALPA’s Economic constant monitoring of the and provided guidance and input as new & Financial Analysis Department recently activities and plan progress issues arose. Communicating with ALPA reported on these and other issues af- since 2012; (2) evaluating members about the strategic planning fecting the industry, noting that 2014 internal and external issues process has remained an integral part of second-quarter economic results were that affect ALPA; and (3) building unity and support for the plan’s encouraging: economic indicators that receiving input from ALPA’s priorities and goals. affect the demand for goods and services, leaders and subject-matter During the 2010 and 2012 BOD meet- including air travel, have been trending experts. The recommenda- ings, the Strategic Planning Committee upward. (See “The Continued Evolution of tions do not include every (SPC) built on this solid foundation and the Airline Industry,” September, page 25.) institutional task, project, or included progress reports summarizing ALPA’s strategic planning process will responsibility. Instead, the the initiatives undertaken to support each not end at the conclusion of the 2014 BOD proposed priorities establish priority, what had been accomplished, and meeting. Once delegates set a new, two-year a foundation from which the what work remained. In its report to the course for the union, the implementation BOD is able to move ALPA BOD, the SPC outlined recommendations phases will begin. Through ALPA’s coordi- into the future. Every BOD for updated priorities—some of which nated efforts, collaboration with industry delegate is engaged in the were in the plan already—to reinforce the and government, and worldwide status as strategic planning process as importance of ALPA reaffirming its key the voice for all airline pilots in the United a member of one of ALPA’s goals or to ensure that outstanding work States and Canada, the Association will suc- eight delegate committees. continued. Other priorities arose in the cessfully advance its strategic priorities and The BOD members are re- ongoing discussions and recalibration of be stronger moving forward. sponsible for crafting ALPA’s goals. As before, BOD delegate commit- Look for information on ALPA’s 2014 strategic plan and making tees heard briefings from subject-matter strategic plan priorities in the November the final decisions regarding experts on key industry, profession, and issue of Air Line Pilot. the union’s priorities. October 2014 Air Line Pilot 23 Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s president, addresses the Executive Board Considers Executive Board during a Dues Decrease in Preparation plenary session. For Upcoming BOD By John Perkinson, Staff Writer the bait of immediate gratification and instead driving with resolve toward a LPA’s Executive Board held its goal that will improve our profession 115th regular meeting Septem- and our industry.” Aber 10–11 to hear national Moak provided numerous examples officer reports on union activities and of how the Association uses this strat- to prepare and update policy for the egy, including actions that resulted in upcoming Board of Directors (BOD) the U.S. Department of Transportation meeting. Resolutions before Executive (DOT) rejecting Norwegian Air Board members included a recommen- International’s (NAI) request for tempo- dation to lower the member rary authorization to fly to and from the dues rate for a second time in United States. He also talked about the “ALPA will never, just two years. Association’s extended efforts to change ever stop fighting. Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s pres- widebody aircraft financing practices at But, when we say ident, emphasized that “pa- the U.S. Export-Import Bank. “ALPA will ‘fight,’ we don’t tience is power,” adding that never, ever stop fighting,” he said. “But, exercising restraint until the when we say ‘fight,’ we don’t mean just mean just ‘fight most advantageous moment ‘fight to fight,’ we mean ‘fight to win.’” to fight,’ we mean is often the key to success. ‘fight to win.’” “History, and the story of our Updates from ALPA’s national union, is rich with examples of officers Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA president the powerful change that can Capt. Sean Cassidy, ALPA’s first vice emerge from refusing to take president, who also serves as the 24 Air Line Pilot October 2014 Association’s national safety coor- going to have a brand-new look,” he said. dinator, described ALPA’s Air Safety Couette also acknowledged the Organization as “always on the beat generous gift AirTran pilots shared with “P4P continues when it comes to current as well as ALPA before officially moving into the to provide for emerging issues in the aviation indus- Southwest Airlines pilot ranks. The AirTran the immediate try,” adding, “We’re always vigilant.” members donated a portion of their Pilot Cassidy reviewed recent discussions Contingency Fund to the ALPA Emergency needs of our with Canadian authorities as well as Relief Fund (P4P), generously giving members and the U.S. Department of Transportation, $51,179.05. “P4P continues to provide their families af- the Pipeline and Hazardous for the immediate needs of our members fected by wide- Materials Safety Administration, the and their families affected by widespread Department of Homeland Security, the disaster. We encourage members to con- spread disaster. Transportation Security Administration, tribute generously to the fund,” he said. We encourage and the FAA on the transport of haz- Capt. Randy Helling, ALPA’s vice members to ardous materials, the implications for president–finance/treasurer, reported, contribute newly restricted airspace in the wake of “Your Association stands on firmer the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight financial footing today than it has in generously to past years and the fund.” is ready to take Capt. Bill Couette, “…always on the on new chal- ALPA vice president– beat when it comes administration/ lenges.” Helling secretary to current as well said that ALPA’s as emerging issues dues revenue is increasing and in the aviation the Association’s industry.” liquidity has Capt. Sean Cassidy, improved. ALPA first vice president and “This allows national safety coordinator ALPA to respond to not only chal- MH17 and overseas airport closures, lenges, but also opportunities quickly and other pressing issues related to and effectively,” he continued. “Our im- safety, security, and pilot assistance. proved financial condition has allowed Cassidy also reported on the success us to lower the dues rate in 2014 for the of the Association’s political action com- first time in decades, and the Executive mittee. “This year we are on our way to Board will be considering a recommen- raising more than $1.4 million for the dation at this meeting to lower the dues PAC, pulling in as much as $130,000 in rate even further in 2015.” a month.” He noted that, this year, more than 7,400 pilots have either given or Proposed dues reduction signed up to support ALPA-PAC. Following discussion, the Executive Board ALPA is constantly updating its many passed a resolution to recommend a products and services to keep pace with decrease in the dues rate to 1.85 percent changing technology. Capt. Bill Couette, beginning on Jan. 1, 2015. This decision ALPA’s vice president–administration/ marks the second time in two years that secretary, discussed the Association’s the Association has considered reducing Information Technology Advisory the dues rate. In 2012, ALPA’s BOD, after Committee work to purchase a new plat- carefully assessing the effect on future

form to host ALPA’s website. “The site is Association budgets, acted to cut  Photos: Chris Weaver October 2014 Air Line Pilot 25 the dues rate by .05 percent to the cur- Government Affairs Department, rent rate of 1.90 percent. briefed meeting attendees on “the The resolution noted that in carrying global challenges and threats facing out the May 2014 Executive Board’s your industry.” Dovetailing with Moak’s direction to develop a 2015 budget comments on ALPA’s #DenyNAI cam- based on a 1.85 percent dues rate, paign, she noted that 30,000 people ALPA’s Executive have signed a petition supporting “Your Association Council concluded ALPA’s position and that 7,000 let- stands on firmer that the proposed ters have been sent to members of change would not Congress as part of a larger effort to financial footing adversely affect convince the DOT that NAI’s business today than it has services provided to model for U.S. operations defies exist- in past years and ALPA members. ing laws and agreements. The Executive Baker reviewed the many pilot issues is ready to take on Board voted to before policymakers—from reasonable new challenges.” move the proposal sleep apnea screening to banning cock- on to ALPA’s upcom- pit videos to ensuring that health-care Capt. Randy Helling, vice president– ing BOD for consid- benefits are not taxed. She noted that finance/treasurer eration and possible ALPA lobbyists and pilot representa- action. tives are discussing these and other concerns on Capitol Hill and Parliament Taking care of business Hill and acknowledged how important During the two-day meeting, the this presence is. Executive Board recommended that the Zack Mooneyham, ALPA’s political BOD receive reports from the union’s representative, reported that 1,627 national committees and also acted on additional members signed up for resolutions to address Association pol- ALPA-PAC since the beginning of the icy matters. Members voted to update year, bringing total contributions to the portions of Section 85 of ALPA’s $758,800 through the end of July. He Administrative Manual that address air also updated the Executive Board on traffic control issues. The FAA, as part the J.J. O’Donnell Award for Excellence of its U.S. national airspace moderniza- in Political Action. The award will tion, is implementing DATACOMM be given for the first time at ALPA’s (communications data link) and upcoming BOD meeting to honor the expanding the role both controllers and master executive council that has pilots play in managing aircraft separa- achieved the greatest increase in ALPA- tion. Subsequently, the Executive Board PAC participation rate and contribu- updated the Association’s policy to tions (by percentage). better reflect these changes. Executive Board members also The meeting agenda included a discussed strategic planning initiatives. review of ALPA’s organizing strategies. Capt. Roger White (Delta), a member of Members adopted technical changes to ALPA’s Strategic Planning Committee, ALPA’s policies governing member fo- explained that the Association’s rums. The Executive Board also passed Executive Board members were respon- an administrative policy item that al- sible for reviewing the Association’s lows ALPA volunteers to be reimbursed latest strategic planning report and dis- for using their own wireless service cussing it with fellow delegates to make plans for performing Association busi- sure ALPA is “on track.” Pilot chairmen ness and paves the way for eliminating from the four delegate committees the single Association service contract later reported on strategic planning ef- that is no longer cost-effective. forts shortly before the Executive Board

Photos: Chris Weaver Elizabeth Baker, director of ALPA’s adjourned.

26 Air Line Pilot October 2014 Honoring the Victims of 9/11

By ALPA Staff our system that remain over proudly continues to support a decade after those hor- and participate in the U.S. n September 11, a rific events—from inadequate State Department’s Terrorism In Memoriam: crowd of ALPA leaders, background checks on individu- Information Reward Program. Sept. 11, 2001 Omembers, and staff als with access to our aircraft Because we know that remain- gathered at ALPA’s 9/11 Me- to full funding for the FFDO ing vigilant is critical to not United Airlines Flight 93 morial Garden in Herndon, Va., [Federal Fight Deck Officer] allowing history to repeat itself. Capt. Jason Dahl and F/O in a private ceremony to honor program and addressing unac- Today, we renew our pledge as LeRoy Homer, Jr.; flight the victims of 9/11 and to pay ceptable gaps in cargo security. the guardians of the profession attendants Lorraine Bay, tribute to the crews of United “Thirteen years ago, the and know that we will never Sandra Bradshaw, Wanda Flight 93, United Flight 175, Green, CeeCee Lyles, and Deborah Welsh American Airlines Flight 11, “Thirteen years. and American Airlines Flight United Airlines 77 on the 13th anniversary of Yes, 13 years Flight 175 the terrorist attacks. Capt. Victor Saracini and ago today, our F/O Michael Horrocks; “Thirteen years. Yes, 13 years flight attendants Robert ago today, our lives changed lives changed Fangman, Amy Jarret, Amy dramatically,” said Capt. Lee dramatically.” King, Kathryn Laborie, Alfred Moak, ALPA’s president, recall- Marchand, Michael Tarrou, Capt. Lee Moak, ing the fateful day that forever and Alicia Titus; customer ALPA president service representatives changed the airline piloting Marianne MacFarlane and profession. “Year after year, we Jesus Sanchez meet in our memorial garden American Airlines to honor the fallen passengers Flight 11 and flight and cabin crews of Capt. John Ogonowski and United Flight 175, United Flight F/O Thomas McGuinness; 93, American Airlines Flight flight attendants Barbara 11, and American Airlines Arestegui, Jeffrey Collman, Sara Low, Karen Martin, Flight 77. And this morning, we Kathleen Nicosia, Betty Ong, continued that tradition. We Jean Roger, Dianne Snyder, renewed our collective resolve and Madeline Sweeney to carry forward the legacy American Airlines of their sacrifice, reviving our Flight 77 constant vigilance, and pledg- terrorists based their bar- falter in our determination to Capt. Charles Burlingame ing ourselves to forever guard baric success on visible destruc- make commercial aviation as and F/O David Charlebois; their spirit. tion—buildings, aircraft, almost safe and secure as it can pos- flight attendantsM ichele “United 175 Capt. Victor the airline industry. But today, sibly be.” Heidenberger, Jennifer Lewis, Kenneth Lewis, and Saracini cannot lobby Congress ALPA pilots focus on the work ALPA, its members, and Renee May for the secondary barrier that that remains, because we are staff come together annually might have saved his life, but the guardians of the profession. on September 11 to remember We Will Never Forget as his guardians, we carry his Pilots know sacrifice. Pilots and pay tribute to the victims name and his memory with know resolve. And pilots know of 9/11 and to renew their To view additional us when we walk the halls of it’s our responsibility to be the commitment to the safety photos from ALPA’s Capitol Hill in support of the guardians of safe and secure and security of airline flight 9/11 remembrance Saracini Aviation Safety Act,” skies. It’s a pledge we take and cabin crews and to the ceremony, scan the Moak acknowledged. “We fight every day, with every flight. passengers and cargo that they QR code. this and other weaknesses in “Today,” Moak noted, “ALPA transport.

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By Dr. Quay Snyder, ALPA Aeromedical Advisor Ebola virus disease can only be spread to others after symptoms begin. Symptoms can appear anywhere from 2 to 21 he most recent outbreak of Ebola virus disease in equato- days after exposure and can include fever, headache, diarrhea, rial Africa and the highly publicized medevac of two Amer- vomiting, weakness, stomach pain, lack of appetite, unexplained Tican medical missionaries to Atlanta, Ga., for treatment bleeding, and joint and muscle aches. If an exposed person does have been headline news in recent months. not develop symptoms within 21 days after exposure, he or she will not become sick with Ebola virus disease. What does this all mean Airlines operating in the countries in ALPA members can contact which the outbreak has occurred have to ALPA members? the Aeromedical Office at trained their cleaning teams to take pro- Short answer: The relative risk of 303-341-4435, Monday to active measures to sanitize their aircraft. mosquito-borne tropical diseases—such Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. But cleaning teams only clean the cabin, as malaria and chikungunya (chick-un- mountain time, or at www. not the cockpit, with the appropriate AviationMedicine.com. GUUN-ya)—to flightcrew members is sanitizers. However, it’s highly unlikely For more information on aeromedical issues, scan the QR code. much higher than the very low risk of that any material contaminated with the contracting Ebola. The Ebola virus is also Ebola virus would come into the cockpit. nowhere near the threat that airborne viruses, such as influenza Those at highest risk of exposure are health-care workers, and other respiratory illnesses, pose to travelers, including flight family members, and friends caring for persons infected with the and cabin crews. Ebola virus who have direct contact with infected body fluids. Mosquito avoidance and hand washing or using sanitizers are The CDC notes that if you must travel to an area with known the keys to safe travel to any disease-endemic area. Medications Ebola cases are available to prevent malaria but not the other conditions. ƒ practice careful personal hygiene. Avoid contact with blood The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in ƒand body fluids. Atlanta has an excellent website. The site’s Travelers’ Health ƒ do not handle items that may have come in contact with an section is the best source for scientifically based, current, and ƒinfected person’s blood or body fluids. easy-to-understand information and should be all pilots’ go-to ƒ avoid funeral or burial rituals that require handling the body place for general information on communicable diseases. ƒof someone who has died from Ebola virus disease. avoid contact with animals and raw meat. ƒƒ Ebola ƒ avoid hospitals where Ebola patients are being treated. The The 2014 Ebola outbreak has been the largest in history and the ƒU.S. Embassy or consulate is often able to provide advice on first in west Africa. So far it’s been limited to five countries— facilities. Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. ƒ monitor your health for 21 days after returning from the Contracting the Ebola virus requires direct contact with ƒepidemic area and seek medical care immediately if you ƒ bodily fluids of a person who is sick with or has died from develop symptoms of Ebola. ƒEbola, For pilots, using sanitizing materials to wipe down cockpit ƒ objects contaminated with the virus, or handles, control sticks or yokes, and the instrument panel is more ƒinfected animals. than adequate protection. Not greeting passengers with ƒƒ  Illustration: i S tock.com Illustration:

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F/O Randall W. Young United March Capt. John R. Frerichs United June Fellow ALPA Members, Capt. Ress P. Agra FedEx Express April Capt. Jerry M. Getchell Delta June Every year we say good-bye to many proud Capt. Edward L. Brandt FedEx Express April Capt. Frank C. Hinds Delta June Capt. Wesley D. Cole United April Capt. Robert L. Hoffman Delta June airline pilots who retire from the ranks of Capt. Eric E. Cope Hawaiian April Capt. Frederick R. Hollinger Delta June Capt. Frank W. Cutler United April Capt. William B. Hurt Delta June airline flying. They have honorably served the Capt. Errol J. De Soto Envoy Air April Capt. Gregory A. Johnson United June profession during some of our industry’s most Capt. Leonard P. Deutschmann Spirit April Capt. Christopher L. Johnston Delta June Capt. Albert A. Dortenzio United April F/O Wayne M. Jones Delta June turbulent times. We would like to recognize Capt. Ronald W. Fay United April Capt. Richard E. Kane United June their service in Air Line Pilot. Capt. Jon E. Green United April Capt. J. Lehman Alaska June Capt. William J. Greentree FedEx Express April Capt. Warren J. Leslie United June Capt. William A. Gross United April Capt. Byron J. Little Delta June Capt. Lee Moak Capt. William R. Hilton Alaska April Capt. James L. Livingston United June ALPA President Capt. Leif S. Mauritzson United April Capt. Frank M. McAfee AirTran June Capt. Frederick E. Medsker Envoy Air April Capt. Roger A. McFarland United June Capt. Phillip L. Otanicar United April Capt. Harvey M. McKinnon Calm Air June F/O Ken Binder F/O Jeff Power First Air April F/O Samuel Montoya United June ALPA R&I Committee Chairman Capt. Joseph H. Quigley United April Capt. Ken J. Morris Delta June Capt. Jonathan B. Rector Envoy Air April Capt. Kenneth S. Pratt Delta June Capt. Alcides Reyes Envoy Air April Capt. Robert S. Raemer Delta June 2013 Capt. Jon E. Steiner United April Capt. William K. Reiser United June F/O William R. Benton United August Capt. Robert W. Tapaszi Compass April Capt. Dennis B. Revell Delta June F/O Jacques Mercier Air Transat September Capt. Steven C. Trager FedEx Express April Capt. William E. Rial Delta June Capt. Gregory W. Peel Air Transat September Capt. John P. Vick United April Capt. Knox Rodgers AirTran June Capt. Daniel L. Palacheck Sun Country November Capt. William G. Wade United April Capt. Jay A. Santiago United June Capt. Robert E. Preston United November Capt. Michael D. Watson AirTran April Capt. Michael L. Sherman United June Capt. Alfred L. Pruett United November Capt. Cassin Young United April Capt. Dave F. Tarkowski United June Capt. Paul A. Pugliese United November Capt. Reginald H. Zwemke United April Capt. Thomas A. Trees United June Capt. Mary L. Dwyer United December F/O Don E. Blackard United May Capt. Ross L. Wilhite United June Capt. James J. Gabriel Sun Country December Capt. Clinton D. Bowling Delta May Capt. Allen G. Woodall FedEx Express June Capt. Serge Gallant Air Transat December Capt. James J. Bowman Hawaiian May Capt. Randall E. Zook United June Capt. Harry D. McKenzie Evergreen International December Capt. John E. Brandt Delta May Capt. Louis S. Abdu United July PFE Randall Sibert Evergreen International December Capt. William J. Campbell Alaska May Capt. David H. Bankhead United July Capt. Rheynard R. Walton PSA December Capt. Michael H. Carpenter United May Capt. Hank E. Biggs United July Capt. Thomas H. Criqui United May Capt. Robert C. Brewer Delta July 2014 F/O Thomas M. Davis FedEx Express May Capt. John D. Bruer Endeavor Air July Capt. Vincent G. Brocklebank Spirit January Capt. Robert J. Engblom Delta May Capt. Daniel E. Buck Delta July Capt. Robert R. Cooper Atlantic Southeast January Capt. Fredrick C. Farnell Atlantic Southeast May Capt. Patrick Carpin Jazz July Capt. Robert M. Haines Air Wisconsin January Capt. Jeffrey D. Haddock FedEx Express May Capt. Timothy M. Carter Delta July F/O Lloyd N. Holz United January Capt. Gary S. Hanto Delta May Capt. 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there had been an accident involving JetBlue Pilot Helps to Honor another AVAir aircraft. “After they closed the airport, we all taxied back to the gate. I called Steve AVAir Accident Victims Green, our ALPA Master Executive Council safety chairman, who lived in Richmond, Airport (RDU). Va., and, of course, that By John Perkinson, Staff Writer “You could smell the was it for the next seven Editor’s note: Do you know a pilot we pine trees and kerosene,” days,” said Sherrow. He should highlight in “Our Stories”? Please said Sherrow, recalling and his colleagues spent contact us at [email protected]. the day after the accident a week examining the when he and others crash site, reviewing the or more than a decade, the words inspected the accident accident debris, going “Never Forget” have been associat- location. “ALPA’s accident over the facts of the Fed with the tragic events of 9/11, but investigation training flight, and comparing for Capt. Warren “Dee” Sherrow (JetBlue) helped a lot, but you can’t notes. Capt. Warren “Dee” Sherrow they also have another meaning. begin to imagine what All 12 people aboard (JetBlue) Twenty-six years ago, Sherrow, then an you’d see at an actual perished, including the Air Virginia (AVAir) pilot, was a member accident site. I still have nightmares about crew, Capt. Walter Cole and F/O Kathy of ALPA’s on-site accident investigation it at times. It had a major effect on me.” Digan. Sherrow, a close friend of Cole’s, team assigned to the crash of AVAir Flight The evening of the accident, Sherrow was given the unenviable task of notifying 3378 in Cary, N.C. On the night of Feb. 19, was at RDU preparing for his next flight. the captain’s fiancée. 1988, the Fairchild Metroliner III SA 227 “It was a pretty miserable night; if it was rapidly descended shortly after takeoff. 1,800 RVR [runway visual range], we were Remembering crewmembers, The aircraft crashed in a wooded area by lucky,” he remembered. His airplane was passengers, and first responders a reservoir less than a mile from Runway third in line for takeoff when the radio It’s fair to say that Sherrow is an airline 23R at Raleigh-Durham International went silent. He soon received word that industry survivor. An A320 captain who

Artist’s rendering of the proposed AVAir Flight 3378/Flagship Flight 3379 memorial in Carpenter Park.

34 Air Line Pilot October 2014 now lives in the Cary area, he has been crashed in a heavily wooded area outside acknowledging the other? Upon further flying for JetBlue for the last 11 years. of Morrisville, just four miles southwest examination, Sherrow learned that the AVAir, the first airline he worked for, was of RDU’s Runway 5L. There were 15 group was not aware of the Flight 3378 in and out of bankruptcy before being ac- fatalities, including the flight crew, Capt. accident. quired by and merging with other airlines Michael Hillis and F/O Matthew Sailor, In addition to having occurred more to later become Flagship Airlines in 1991 and 5 survivors. recently, the Flight 3379 accident also and then eventually American Eagle. Families and friends of Flight 3379 had survivors, one of whom was Lauren Several years later, Sherrow moved on hoped to honor not only the passengers Anderson, a then 19-year-old student to Midway Airlines, based in Morrisville, and crew, but also the first responders at neighboring Elon College. Lauren N.C., until it ceased operations in 2003. and many others who helped in the received a good deal of local news “I’m lucky,” he said with a chuckle. aftermath of the tragedy. The Atlanta, media attention around the time of the “I’ve only been through four bankrupt- Ga.-based Family Assistance Foundation, accident, and her parents continue to cies so I guess I can’t complain.” an independent, nonprofit corporation actively support the Family Assistance Several years ago, the Raleigh-area founded in 2000 to support families and Foundation. Another of the group’s ad- news media reported plans to raise funds friends in the wake of tragedies, is spear- vocates, David Farrell, was the first re- to commemorate those who lost their heading the project. sponder who found Lauren that evening. lives in the crash of Flagship Flight 3379, A location has been secured approxi- With this newfound knowledge, another accident that occurred in Cary. mately a mile from the crash site, and Sherrow single-handedly set out to A local group was planning to build a the Family Assistance Foundation hopes educate Cary officials and members of memorial near the site of that crash. to have the project completed next year. the foundation about the 1988 crash On Dec.13, 1994, Flagship Flight 3379, and the need to recognize and honor a BAe Jetstream 3201, was enroute from Meaningful tribute those associated with both accidents. Piedmont Triad International Airport, Hearing the news this summer that a He clearly made a compelling argument near Greensboro, N.C. On that rainy, memorial was planned for Flight 3379, because the group quickly adopted his foggy evening, the flight crew executed Sherrow said he was both pleased idea and revised the memorial’s design a missed approach after suspecting a and miffed. How could this group and layout. flameout in the left engine. The plane remember one area accident without In addition, Sherrow joined the memo- rial’s advocacy ranks, helping directly with fund-raising to see the project through to You Can Help its finish. The memorial is to be erected in Although the Family Assistance Carpenter Park, located on the south side Foundation plans to complete the Flight of Morrisville Carpenter Road and the 3378/Flight 3379 memorial next year, it east side of Louis Stephens Drive. The does not yet have sufficient funds to finish design is simple. Two converging walls will the memorial. The group is approximately be constructed, mimicking the orientation $15,000 shy of the required $50,000 of RDU Runways 23R and 5L. These parti- needed for the memorial’s completion. tions point to five trees representing the “It’s going to happen one way or an- five survivors from Flight 3379. Beyond other,” acknowledged Capt. Warren “Dee” the memorial will be trees planted for Sherrow (JetBlue). But help would be those who perished in the two accidents. greatly appreciated. Those involved with the project hope If you’d like to make a donation, contact that the memorial Dede Young at [email protected] will “ensure that a Solution to this month’s ALPA sudoku on page 38. or call 404-881-2895. Checks can be sent vital connection to 6 7 2 9 3 4 5 1 8 to the Family Assistance Foundation at the area’s history 8 3 4 2 1 5 9 6 7

555 North Point Center East, Suite 400, is kept, treasured, 9 5 1 8 6 7 3 2 4 Alpharetta, GA 30022. Be sure to include and highlighted in 3 4 5 7 2 1 6 8 9 on the memo line “AE3378.” a meaningful trib- 7 1 6 5 8 9 2 4 3 To learn more about the Family ute to those who 2 9 8 3 4 6 1 7 5 1 2 7 4 9 3 8 5 6 Assistance Foundation, visit www. passed away and fafonline.org. l 4 6 9 1 5 8 7 3 2 those who saved 5 8 3 6 7 2 4 9 1 the survivors.”

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‘An Important Stand for Fair Competition’: DOT Dismisses NAI Exemption Request On September 2, the U.S. Department of Transportation sided with the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) and dozens of other organizations—not to mention members of Congress on both sides of the aisle—in dismissing Norwe- gian Air International’s (NAI) request for temporary authorization to fly to and from the United States. This decision marks significant progress in the drive to help ensure a level playing field for U.S. airlines. “The U.S. Department of Transportation took an important stand for fair competition today by denying Norwegian Air International’s request for temporary authorization to fly to and from the United States,” said Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s president. While an important decision, more work remains for ALPA and its broad coalition of partners in this fight. This decision cov- ers only NAI’s request for an exemption to conduct business while its application for a foreign air carrier permit is processed; DOT still must reject that application and avoid establishing a precedent that could decimate the domestic airline industry. “While today’s decision is extremely significant, the DOT’s work is not yet complete in making certain that NAI is not permitted to gain an unfair economic advantage over U.S. airlines,” Capt. Moak continued. “The DOT must take the next step and deny NAI’s application for a foreign air carrier permit to serve U.S. markets.”

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