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4 » Air Line Pilot December 2018 Our Union

It’s Been an Honor s ALPA’s 10th president, I feel deeply honored This, along with ALPA pilots’ social media posts, to have been democratically elected to lead shattered every ALPA advocacy engagement A our union. But the democratic process didn’t record. stop when the vote count was tallied four years Because of your action, we beat back antisafety ago. Nor can it stop with the election that will measures and took tremendous steps forward usher in ALPA’s newest slate of national officers in advancing our pilot-partisan agenda with the next month. newly enacted five-year FAA reauthorization bill. The true power of democracy can only be Thanks to you, the FAA reauthorization kept pilot realized with constant participation. In the United training, qualification, and experience require- States, citizens recently set a midterm election ments strong and two fully qualified pilots in the record when more than 100 million voters turned cockpit of every passenger and cargo aircraft. At out to cast a ballot. Regardless of your political the same time, the bill also advances safety, securi- views, democracy, while not perfect, made prog- ty, and pilot assistance and promotes the future of ress on Election Day 2018. the piloting profession. For our union, unless our democracy endures Let’s also not forget that it was our leadership beyond our Board of Directors election to also and tenacity that led to the Known Crewmember take form in our daily efforts, we will not achieve program’s establishment in 2011. Since then, more the potential of our ideals. It’s true that collective than 100 million screenings of airline pilots and action forms the heart of unionism, but every flight attendants have taken place. cooperative movement begins with an individual With ALPA pilots’ participation, we’re also act. Each time an ALPA member answers the call creating a strong pilot pipeline for the future. No to action, our union takes another step forward in one is more committed than ALPA to ensuring a forging a stronger future for our industry and our safe, strong supply of qualified airline pilots in profession. the future. Since 2015, for example, we’ve reached Driven by ALPA members’ unyielding convic- more than 35,000 elementary-, middle-, and high- tion, our union has delivered tremendous results school students. during the past four years. Thanks to your com- Whether you’ve served our union as a master mitment, our contracts are getting stronger with executive council chair, a local council rep, an each negotiation—including the Frontier pilot Air Safety Organization volunteer, a pilot ambas- group’s recent agreement in principle. If ratified, sador at a school, a Call to Action supporter, or the Frontier agreement will provide substantial ALPA-PAC contributor, your commitment is what improvements in pay, work rules, retirement, and powers ALPA. benefits as well as a ratification bonus to recog- ALPA’s democratic process performs without nize the two-and-a-half years the pilots worked fail today, as it has for nearly 90 years. Our union’s under the industry’s only remaining bankrupt- new slate of national officers begins its work with cy-era contract. my congratulations and a strong strategic plan Other airline pilots see this record of accom- that will do even more to achieve our members’ plishment and want to become part of ALPA. goals in an ever-challenging global airline indus- That’s why we’re succeeding so clearly in our tr y. mission to represent all U.S. and Canadian airline Thank you for making possible four years of pilots. Since 2015, our organizing and growth has incredible progress in our contracts, our safety, resulted in adding more than 10,000 members to and our profession. our ranks, including the Sky Regional pilots we’ve It’s been an honor. just welcomed to our union. In 2018, you raised our collective voice in the corridors of Congress and sent our message in more than 100,000 e-mails, letters, and visits to lawmakers urging them to hold the line on safety. Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA President

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A DECADE OF SOUND STEWARDSHIP By Capt. Randy Helling, ALPA Vice President–Finance/Treasurer

ince first being elected to this position 10 years ant accounts and their totals in 2012 and this year ago, I’ve operated under one overarching goal: (as of August 31). S sound, conservative stewardship of our pilots’ As you can see, both the MEC cumulative sur- money. And I constantly refer to it as just that: our plus and ALPA’s consolidated operating surplus pilots’ money. are exponentially higher. Not only are more funds In 2008, it was easy to refrain from spending coming in than before, but we’ve been smart in too much money—because we didn’t have any. allocating them—from the national level on down Some ALPA members will well remember how to the MECs and local executive councils. Because the twin recessions of the mid-2000s affected the of this, our average monthly cash balance has aviation industry as a whole and our pilot groups almost quadrupled. This is a testament to ALPA individually. It was a painful era of bankruptcies, volunteers; their hard work for you is paying off. and our contracts reflected that as we struggled to We’ve also been able to recapitalize two import- help keep our airlines afloat. We had to make hard ant assets, the OCF and the MCF. The OCF is an decisions, learn to be frugal, to be responsible, to account with surpluses that are carried forward be conservative. year over year and is used to provide supplemental Today, it’s a different story. The industry is funds to MECs when needed. We’ve been able to perhaps at a high point. And even as we’ve seen grow the OCF from $5.3 million to $21.1 million— year after year of income far above what we’ve even with a $7 million transfer in 2017 to the MCF. budgeted, I’ve still advocated the same message And the MCF—our war chest—is one of our of sound, conservative stewardship of our pilots’ most visible strategic assets, providing backing to money. As you’re well aware, this industry is cy- pilot groups in the end stages of negotiations and clical, and there’s always a downturn or at least a letting their companies know that the full might leveling off on the horizon. Lately, my job has been of ALPA stands behind each and every pilot group. to keep one eye on the future to help prepare for Increasing the MCF by more than $22 million in these situations. six short years demonstrates our priorities and I’ve said it often, and it bears repeating: It’s hard provides a much-needed boost to the fund. enough to spend money wisely when you don’t This is my final time writing to you as your have any—but it’s even harder to spend money vice president–finance/treasurer. At the October wisely when you do. So while the challenges have Board of Directors meeting, Capt. Joseph Genovese changed from 2008 to 2018, the solution remains (United) was elected to succeed me, and I wish him the same. well in the position. I’m extremely proud of what we’ve been able On December 31, I will step down from my to accomplish with this stewardship over the past position as steward of our pilots’ hard-earned dues few years. Table 1 is a summary of various import- dollars and step back into one just as important, if not more so—one of 61,000-plus pilots providing the dues dollars that fuel our Association. I look forward to watching our leaders use those funds TABLE : 2012 VS. 2018 ACCOUNT SUMMARIES strategically and continuing our organization’s    * ascent in the coming years. Master Executive Council (MEC) Cumulative Surplus $7,726,610 $50,189,176 In closing, I’d like to thank my fellow national Consolidated Operating Surplus $970,240 $38,130,152 officers from this last term: Capt. Tim Canoll, Capt. Major Contingency Fund (MCF) Balance $42,080,608 $64,798,127 Joe DePete, and Capt. Bill Couette. It’s been a priv- ilege to serve with you all. And I’d like to wish fair Operating Contingency Fund (OCF) Balance $5,322,787 $21,111,731 skies to the new slate of ALPA’s elected officers. Average Monthly Cash Balance $15,884,839 $58,768,446 For 10 years, ALPA’s democratic process put me in Kitty Hawk Balance $4,316,569 $9,124,848 this position of trust and allowed me the honor of representing all of ALPA’s members. Thank you, THROUGH AUGUST  * and go Cardinals.

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In a visit to Berlin, Germany, Capt. Pilots Association, the British Air Joe DePete, ALPA president-elect, Line Pilots Association, and the sixth from left, voices ALPA’s Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association, continued support of Ryanair as well as reps from Austria, pilots’ eff orts to secure union rep- Switzerland, and France. Mem- resentation and collective labor bers of the German parliament agreements. also conveyed their support. ALPA President reductions in Germany. Shares Line-Pilot DePete expressed ALPA’s Perspective at NAC support for Ryanair pilots to Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s achieve a collective labor agree- president, represented ALPA ment with structured wages and members at the NextGen working conditions, as well as Advisory Committee (NAC) in protections in the form of legal late October. His participation continued support of Ryanair pi- process and representation— in the NAC ensures that ALPA lots’ efforts to secure union rep- and to do so consistently across members are represented at the FRONT LINES resentation and collective labor the different countries in which national level on critical issues agreements. Hosted by German they may be asked to work. He such as implementation of ALPA Voices Support pilot union Vereinigung Cockpit also underscored that a stronger performance-based navigation, for Ryanair Pilots’ Fight (VC), the event supported the VC safety culture is an important data communications, automatic to Secure Collective Ryanair Company Council pilots benefit of collective labor dependent surveillance broad- Labor Agreements and the Vereniging Nederlandse agreements. cast (ADS-B), airspace redesign, On November 5, Capt. Joe Verkeersvliegers Ryanair pilots Other attendees at the news and all the associated transition DePete, ALPA president-elect, of the Netherlands following conference included repre- challenges that are routinely spoke at a news conference in their management’s announce- sentatives from the European encountered. Berlin, Germany, to voice ALPA’s ment of base closures and base Cockpit Association, the Allied During the meeting, the NAC

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8 » Air Line Pilot December 2018 approved the NextGen Priorities and the promised benefits that Rolling Plan, which provides a would emerge from this highly three-year strategic roadmap to automated and structured traffic guide the FAA and industry ini- management strategy. Despite tiatives for performance-based this promise, Henegar remind- navigation, multiple runway ed the audience that aircraft operation, surface and data equipage needs to be in place sharing, and data communica- before pilots and controllers tions. can fully embrace new types of The widely varying degrees operations. of aircraft equipage capabilities Lori Garver, ALPA’s general and the equipage effects on manager, was part of a panel NextGen initiatives were exten- that focused on the challenges sively discussed. NAC mem- of accommodating new entrants bers, including ALPA, support into the national airspace NextGen initiatives provided Capt. Marc Henegar (Alaska), center, delivers ALPA’s safety message at system—including unmanned that aircraft are adequately the FAA’s Commercial Space Symposium. aircraft systems and commer- equipped. cial space activities—and the “Pilots are asked to fly needed emerging technolo- increasingly complex proce- work under way to integrate government agencies, including gies. Garver noted that ALPA dures,” Canoll remarked. “While commercial space operations the FAA and representatives continues to focus on the safe airspace capacity and efficiency into the national airspace sys- from the commercial space and integration of any new entrants, are important, implementing tem (NAS). The two-day event aviation industries. observing that stakeholders procedures that would add held in late October focused need to be vigilant about FAA risk to the operations must on how policy, operations, and “Communicating for efforts to accommodate new be avoided at all costs—this technology will shape commer- Safety” Gives ALPA users without introducing new includes new procedures de- cial space integration. Platform to Share Views risks to commercial aviation. signed to accommodate noise or Henegar participated on the ALPA was invited to partici- During the event’s awards other environmental concerns. “Opportunities and Challenges pate at the annual National Air luncheon, Capt. John Drexler Safety must come first.” with Integrating Commercial Traffic Controller Association’s (United) was recognized for The NAC is a federal advi- Space” panel, which was (NATCA) Communicating for his years of service as ALPA’s sory committee that provides composed of stakeholders Safety conference held in late director of Air Traffic Control recommendations to the FAA on from across the industry. The October. This year’s confer- and ALPA–NATCA liaison. NATCA policy-level issues facing the discussion highlighted the ence drew more than 1,500 highlighted Drexler’s leadership FAA and the aviation commu- challenges the NAS will face and controllers, pilots, and industry and dedication to working with nity in implementing the Next opportunities to safely integrate representatives who discussed NATCA in a collaborative spirit. Generation Air Transportation space operations across the aviation safety issues. Several Wrapping up the conference, System, the ongoing air traffic NAS. Other panelists represent- ALPA member and staff experts Capt. Steve Jangelis (Delta), control modernization initiative. ed JetBlue Airways, SpaceX, and served as discussion panelists ALPA’s ASO Aviation Safety The NAC membership includes Blue Origin. throughout the three-day event. chair, joined a panel that exam- 31 executive-level aviation “Developing air traffic control Capt. Mike Schilz (Delta), ined several events in which industry leaders who represent and pilot tools that will allow ALPA’s Safety Information Anal- unforeseen circumstances put their organizations. safe separation between aircraft ysis Programs lead, took part in operations and space oper- a panel discussion about the Solution to this month’s ALPA Reminds Space ations while maintaining the importance of safety data pro- ALPASolution sudoku on page 38. Stakeholders: Safety current level of safety in the grams at both the airline level Comes First NAS is essential to integrate and on a national scale. Along 2 5 6 7 1 9 3 4 8 Capt. Marc Henegar (Alaska), new entrants,” Henegar told the with other panelists, he empha- 1 4 7 3 6 8 5 9 2 ALPA’s Air Safety Organization audience. “We need to get com- sized that all safety reports by 3 8 9 5 4 2 1 7 6 (ASO) Air Traffic Services chair, mercial space and commercial pilots and controllers are critical reminded hundreds of partic- aviation talking more to develop and that every report submitted 9 2 4 1 5 7 8 6 3 ipants gathered at the FAA’s solutions that create consensus strengthens safety. 5 7 1 6 8 3 9 2 4 2018 Commercial Space Sym- between the two industries. The Capt. Marc Henegar (Alaska), 6 3 8 2 9 4 7 1 5 posium in Washington, D.C., that safety of the NAS depends on ALPA’s Air Safety Organization 8 9 5 4 7 6 2 3 1 the safety of airline passengers, industry collaboration.” (ASO) Air Traffic Services chair, 7 6 2 8 3 1 4 5 9 cargo, and crewmembers needs The conference included participated on a panel discuss- 4 1 3 9 2 5 6 8 7 to remain at the forefront of participants from several ing trajectory-based operations

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pilots and controllers to the test. to the FAA in mid-October The Association is concerned submit comments. Jangelis reminded the audience regarding safety concerns with that the exemptions would The Helicopter Association that two experienced, well-rest- a Google Wing petition for increase risk to the national air- International (HAI) also voiced ed, and highly trained pilots exemptions that would allow space system (NAS) for multiple concerns and noted ALPA’s com- are critical to ensuring that all the company’s drones to deliver reasons, including the proposal ments in its own response to unexpected events conclude packages with an external-load to allow one pilot to operate the FAA: “HAI has reviewed the safely. He also thanked the air drone beyond visual line of multiple drones. Other concerns comment document submitted traffic controllers for their part- sight, at night, in any weather include the request to waive by the Air Line Pilots Associ- nership in safety, highlighting condition, in all airspace areas the requirements for a certified ation [and]…recognizes the the strong safety relationship except for Class A. aircraft, pilot experience, and comprehensive content of that between ALPA and NATCA as Google’s request for an many other basic elements of document and hereby states full frontline users who ensure that exemption to more than 200 commercial operations. support of the comments and passengers and cargo arrive at regulations in 14 CFR Parts ALPA worked with several safety issues documented by their destinations safely and 43, 91, 119, and 135 has to other associations to request an ALPA.” efficiently thousands of time date been the largest and extension to the comment pe- each day. most complex drone-related riod on this exemption request ALPA Pilots Receive exemption request that ALPA’s due to shared common concerns Airfield Safety Award ALPA Expresses Safety Air Safety Organization (ASO) for NAS safety. However, the FAA On October 16, Capts. Mike Concerns About Google’s and Engineering & Air Safety didn’t grant that request and Maas (Envoy Air, Ret.) and Jeffrey UAS Package Delivery Plan Department UAS experts have provided an unusually short 21- Sedin (United) were presented ALPA submitted comments reviewed. day period for stakeholders to with the first-ever Captain Mack

10 » Air Line Pilot December 2018 Bottom photo: Chris Weaver recounted Sedin,ALPA’s current portance of thebasicsinsafety,” a rep.” program tome, andIbecame explained the airport liaison ested inairportissues. Mack in safety. Iwasalways inter- around, tryingtofindmyniche Maas recalled. “I’dbeenlooking began safety work withALPA,” meeting in1993whenIfirst with Moore. “ImetMackata operators. industry relations withairport incursions, whichimproved and worked toreduce runway airport liaisontraining course gram. Healsodeveloped ALPA’s the AirportSafety Liaison pro - Representative program, now structure, andAirportLiaison AGE Group, regional safety leadership of theAssociation’s 2001 ALPA Safety Award for his in 2012.Moore received the tired in 2003andpassed away and safety volunteer, whore- Ground Environment (AGE) chair ALPA’s longtime Airportand Mack Moore (United,Dec.), Runway Safety ActionTeam. go O’Hare InternationalAirport’s Aviation for theirwork onChica- by theChicago Departmentof Moore for AirfieldSafety Award “Mack always stressed theim - Maas andSedinbothworked The award isnamedfor Capt. ment onNewContract Agreement withManage- achieved that goal.” that withthisagreement we’ve pilots’ MECchair.“We believe said Capt. Tracy Smith, the fly similaraircraft and routes,” our professional peers who Frontier pilotsintolinewith agreement thatbrought the been toattainamarket-rate beginning of negotiations has agreement. of timeittooktonegotiate this to recognize thelengthyperiod a $75millionratification bonus vacation language andincludes isting contract schedulingand efits. Itretains thevalueof ex insurance, anddisabilityben- work rules,retirement, health stantial improvements topay, full ratification vote. send ittothepilotgroup for a which willvote onwhetherto Master Executive Council (MEC), and approved by thepilots’ agreement mustbereviewed tiations withmanagement. This two-and-a-half-years of nego- agreement aftermore than ciple onacollective bargaining reached anagreement inprin- Airlines pilotsannounced they On November 12,Frontier in me.” him enoughfor instillingthat aviation safety, andIcan’tthank invaluable resource toALPA and approach thatmadehiman management. Itwasthat communications andresource sight of thefundamentalslike technology, buthenever lost grown with advancements in AGE issues chair.“The mayhave port deputyairportcommissioner. Chicago O’Hare InternationalAir- (United), andWilliamLonergan, Air, Ret.), Capt. Jeffrey Sedin From left,Capt. Mike Maas(Envoy FrontierPilotsReach “ALPA’s goal from the The agreement includessub- - airline wasinbankruptcy. contract negotiated whiletheir the nationtostillwork undera aircraft typeandare thelastin in theUnitedStatesfor their The pilotsare thelowest paid diation since November 2016. sides have beeninfederal me- since March 2016,andthetwo contract talkswithmanagement of AlPA become NewestMembers the SkyRegional pilots’voice piloting profession. Italso adds nadian aviation andtheoverall pilot unionhelpsstrengthen Ca- pilots intotheworld’s largest dent. “Adding theSkyRegional Capt. TimCanoll, ALPA’s presi- gional colleagues toALPA,” said Regional pilots. ing representative for theSky certified ALPA asthebargain- Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) On November 16,theCanada Raelyn. rep, posesalongside thetrophy withhiswife, Nicole, anddaughter, (Trans States),hispilotgroup’s LocalExecutive Council 38chair/captain Board ofDirectors meetinginWashington, D.C.,Capt. NathanCaron During hockey’s Stanley Cup visittotheCanada Housesuiteat thisyear’s SkyRegionalPilots Frontier pilotshave beenin “We welcome ourSkyRe-

officers. permanent representatives and followed by electionsfor will beamembership drive, team.” the SkyRegional management solid working relationship with pilots andanticipatebuildinga “We welcome SkyRegional tion), ALPA Canada president. Capt. DanAdamus(JazzAvia- reach theirfirst contract,” said to helptheSkyRegional pilots ALPA’s vastresources towork CIRB certified theelection. majority of thepilotgroup, the ALPA hadthesupportof the certification andverifying that investigating theapplicationfor ALPA representation. After ship cards withtheCIRBseeking Regional pilots filedmember- whelming majorityof Sky airlines.” the AirCanada family of feeder to ALPA’s growing work with The next stepfor thepilots “We lookforward toputting On October24,anover- Air Line Pilot 2018 Air Line December

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CANADA Canada to act on this recom- mendation by implementing updated science-based flight- ALPA Comments on and duty-time regulations for Transportation Safety airline pilots without delay. ASO UPDATE Board of Canada’s 2018 “We also commend the TSB ASO Reps Collaborate on Security at Safety Watchlist for concurring with ALPA’s recommendations that safety the International Air Marshal Conference he Transportation Safety management and oversight, risk t the invitation of the initiatives to enhance interna- T Board (TSB) of Canada re- of collisions on runways, and A Royal Canadian Mounted tional in-flight security. leased its 2018 Watchlist of key runway overruns should con- Police’s Canadian Air Carrier Capt. Darrin Dorn (Alaska), safety initiatives on October tinue to be on the Watchlist,” Protective Program, represen- the ASO’s Aviation Security 30. Regarding the Watchlist, Adamus added. tatives from ALPA’s Air Safety vice chair, gave a presenta- Capt. Dan Adamus (Jazz Avia- “On behalf of ALPA’s mem- Organization (ASO) Aviation tion that highlighted the As- tion), ALPA Canada president, bers and the safety of the trav- Security team attended the sociation’s ASO, including the commented, “We’re pleased eling public, we’ll continue to International Air Marshal greatest threats to aviation to see that the Transportation work with the TSB and advocate Conference in late October security according to the ASO Safety Board agrees with ALPA’s for the inclusion of undeclared in Ottawa, Ont. In-flight secu- and ways that air marshals/ recommendation that the hazardous goods, unmanned rity officers and air marshals in-flight security officers Watchlist recognize fatigue as aircraft systems, and the threat from 15 different countries and pilots can work together a key safety issue for crews in of handheld laser pointers convened to discuss current internationally to combat the transportation industry. We aimed at aircraft in the next aviation security issues and threats. encourage the government of Watchlist,” concluded Adamus.

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12 » Air Line Pilot December 2018 ALPA NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE The following is a summary of the status of ALPA contract negotia- tions by airline as of November 23: AIR GEORGIAN—A notice to bargain was sent on Feb. 22, 2017. Negotiations continue Dec. 3–7. Thank You AIR WISCONSIN—A Section 6 notice was filed on Oct. 1, 2010. Air Wisconsin filed for mediation on June 17, 2013. Pilots and man- from Pilots for Pilots agement reached a tentative agreement on Aug. 4, 2015. The pilots Through hurricanes, wildfi res, fl oods, and other natural rejected the tentative agreement on Oct. 7, 2015. The pilots and disasters, you’ve been there for your fellow pilots. management reached a tentative agreement on April 26, 2018. The As the directors of ALPA’s emergency relief fund, we pilots voted against the tentative agreement on July 3, 2018. ATLANTIC SOUTHEAST—Section 6 negotiations resumed in accor- want to say thank you to the hundreds of ALPA members dance with the letter of agreement effective Aug. 9, 2017. who have donated to Pilots for Pilots to ensure that all FRONTIER—A Section 6 notice was filed on Dec. 3, 2015. An applica- those who needed help got help. tion for mediation was filed on Sept. 22, 2016. On November 9, the pilots and management reached an agreement in principle. Capt. Nathan Hillard TRANS STATES—A Section 6 notice was filed on Feb. 7, 2018. Negoti- ations continue. UNITED—A Section 6 notice was filed on March 1, 2018. Capt. Bill Licht WESTJET—A notice to bargain was filed on June 6, 2017. Negotia- tions continue. WESTJET ENCORE—A notice to bargain was filed on Dec. 19, 2017. Capt. Ken Reinert Negotiations continue Dec. 11–14, 2018, and Jan. 15–18, 2019; February 5–8; March 5–8; and April 19–22. www.alpa.org/p4p

Capt. Edmund X. Loughran Flying Tigers/FedEx Express September F/O Michael G. Metzger Envoy Air September IN MEMORIAM S/O George F. Ries United September “ To fly west, my friend, is a flight we Capt. Leon Smock Seaboard World/Flying Tigers/ all must take for a final check.”—AUTHOR UNKNOWN FedEx Express September Capt. James C. Spears Atlantic Southeast September Capt. Philip P. Tomasky Seaboard World/Flying Tigers September Capt. John C. Zink TWA September Capt. Linwood M. Baggett Delta October Capt. Louis R. Beyer Eastern October 2014 Capt. John L. Boudreaux FedEx Express October Capt. Douglas D. Streed US Airways October Capt. Kenneth M. Chapel Air Wisconsin October 2017 Capt. Paul Clover Jazz Aviation October Capt. John A. Dawson United February F/O James W. Cobb Eastern October Capt. Alan D. Morphew Northwest October Capt. Martin J. Gallagher United October 2018 Capt. James P. Gibbs Delta October F/O Robert P. Lappin Continental May Capt. Douglas J. Hileman FedEx Express October Capt. Roger L. Charbonneau Northwest August Capt. John S. Hoffman United October Capt. John W. Schauf United August Capt. Thomas F. Lipscomb Northwest October Capt. William B. White Northwest August Capt. Ronnie G. Sheppard United October Capt. Edwin L. Carson Northwest September Capt. Harry D. Spataro Delta October F/O Delton W. Hill Comair September Capt. Eugene H. Spuhler TWA October S/O William A. Hoygaard United September Capt. Edwin L. Wyrick Eastern October

Compiled from information provided by ALPA’s Membership Administration Department

December 2018 Air Line Pilot » 13 FRONT LINES

EDUCATION COMMITTEE UPDATE

chapter at Parks College in St. Approximately 25 students Louis, Mo., hosted its event a attended the presentation, day early. Approximately 100 which focused on a “typical” high-school girls attended and day in the life of an airline pilot learned about various aviation at FedEx Express and how the professions. F/O Sara Baer operations differ from those of (Alaska) shared her flying expe- passenger airlines. The students riences while a panel of flight gave Tansey high marks for an instructors and a dispatcher Capt. Jacques Mignault (Air Tran- informative presentation and From left, F/Os Kaori Paris spoke about aviation courses at sat), third from left, poses with asked several questions. (United) and Laura Woods (Delta) Parks College, pilot training, and cadets at the Triple AAA Career participate in the Girls in Aviation related topics. The highlight of Expo in Ottawa, Ont. Recruiting New Students Day event at Culpeper Airport in the event was an inspirational at Central Washington Culpeper, Va. keynote speech from Capt. skills. At this event, more than University Stephanie Johnson (Delta), the 400 cadets learned about career he ACE Club at Central Celebrating Girls first African American female and training opportunities. T Washington University in Aviation Day captain at Delta. Capt. Jacques Mignault (Air kicked off its academic year pproximately 15,000 girls Baer then flew to the West Transat), who staffed ALPA’s by participating in the Stu- A around the world expe- Coast to participate in WAI’s booth on behalf of the Edu- dent Organization Fair in late rienced the joy and wonder Washington State Chapter event cation Committee, noted, “It September. To help recruit new of aviation during the fourth in Snohomish, Wash. There, was a wonderful opportunity club members, F/O Phil Andress annual Girls in Aviation Day on she talked with 25 middle- and to meet with so many aviation (FedEx Express), Capt. Mitch October 13. Held by Women high-school female students enthusiasts and future pilots Murgoitio (Compass), and Capt. in Aviation International (WAI) about being an airline pilot and and to share my passion for our Josh Tobin (JetBlue) talked with chapters, events featured a answered their many questions. profession.” students about the benefits of wide range of speakers and The students also explored stat- Other expo participants this professional development activities to promote aviation ic airplanes at the field, toured included representatives from and mentoring program. Jason careers to girls ages 8 to 17. a skydiving facility, and saw a airlines, flight colleges, and Underhill, the club's faculty ad- ALPA Education Commit- Medevac helicopter. other aviation organizations. visor, has also been instrumen- tee volunteers served as role While each event was tal in fostering student interest models, participating in several different, all shared the same Arizona state University and participation in activities. U.S. events to inspire future excitement, and many girls Students Learn About ALPA and the students are aviators and provide them with walked away with an aviation Cargo Ops currently working to add addi- the resources they need to get career in mind. n October, Capt. Vic Tansey tional meetings to the school to the flight deck. To view more photos I (FedEx Express), an Education calendar. On the East Coast, 200 girls from the events, go to Committee volunteer, visited attended WAI’s Capital Regional www.flickr.com/photos/ the Arizona State University Chapter event at the Culpeper airlinepilotsassociation/ campus to talk with collegiate Airport in Virginia. They had an sets/72157699785614162. aviators about cargo flying. opportunity to enjoy the Cul- peper Air Fest, tour aircraft and Sharing the Passion static displays, and take part for Flying at Ottawa in activities such as simulator Career Expo training for hands-on experi- viation, aerospace, and air ence. F/Os Kaori Paris (United) A cadets was the theme of the Taking part in the Central Wash- and Laura Woods (Delta) staffed Triple AAA Career Expo, which ington University Student Organi- a booth to talk with girls about the Air Cadet League of Canada zation Fair are, from left, F/O Phil what it takes to become an organized and held in Ottawa, Andress (FedEx Express); Jackson airline pilot. They also hosted a Ont., on October 14. Through the Collins; Austen Pyle; Christian selfie station where girls could air cadet program, Canadians Capt. Vic Tansey (FedEx Express) Birch, ACE Club president; Joseph dress up like an airline or mili- ages 12 to 18 participate in fun talks to Arizona State University Cox, ACE Club secretary-trea- tary pilot and take photos. and challenging activities while students about the life of a cargo surer; and Capt. Mitch Murgoitio In the Midwest, the WAI learning valuable life and work pilot. (Compass).

14 » Air Line Pilot December 2018 INDUSTRY STATS JET FUEL ccording to data from the gets the international marine A U.S. Energy Information Ad- shipping industry. In 2008, the JET FUEL AND CRUDE OIL PRICES (PER BARREL) ministration, West Texas Inter- International Maritime Orga- WTI BRENT GULF COAST JET FUEL WTI FORWARD CURVE mediate (WTI) crude oil prices nization voted to reduce the $140 averaged $66.89 per barrel the global cap on sulfur emissions first three quarters of 2018, for international shipping, $120 up $17.60 per barrel from the beginning on Jan. 1, 2020, to $100 average cost in the first three 0.5 percent from the current quarters of 2017. During the 3.5 percent, which has been in $80 same 2018 time period, Brent effect since 2012. Once the In- $60 prices rose $20.38 per barrel, ternational Maritime Organiza- ending the third quarter of tion 2020 regulation goes into $40 2018 at $72.13 per barrel. As a effect, ships will be required to $0 result of rising crude oil prices, burn low-sulfur fuel. jet fuel prices have increased This regulation will not only 12/31/13 12/31/14 12/31/15 12/31/16 12/31/17 12/31/18 accordingly. During the first impact the shipping industry three quarters of this year, the but also have wide-ranging SOURCE: U.S. ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION AND NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE median price for jet fuel was implications on all end users $2.04 per gallon compared to of oil products, including the the average price of $1.50 per airline industry. The new regu- middle distillates, such as jet jet fuel as they try to meet the gallon during the first three lation will change the product fuel, will experience relative surge in buying from shippers. quarters of 2017. output for a barrel of oil and price risk as an initial demand If this happens, the resulting Jet fuel prices are expected potentially cause global trans- surge for diesel-like products effect will put pressure on jet to rise even further beginning portation costs, including jet will likely take place. Airlines fuel crack spreads and result in the second half of 2019 due fuel, to increase. It’s expected will need to consider whether in higher jet fuel costs per to a new regulation that tar- that consumers of diesel or oil refineries will cut output of gallon. MARKET WATCH AIRLINES PARENT COMPANY STOCK SYMBOL 10/31/2017 10/31/2018 % CHG. United United Continental Holdings, Inc. NASDAQ: UAL $58.48 $85.51 46.22% Spirit Spirit Airlines, Inc. NYSE: SAVE $37.09 $51.90 39.93% Atlantic Southeast, ExpressJet SkyWest, Inc. NASDAQ: SKYW $47.10 $57.29 21.63% Mesa Mesa Air Group1 NASDAQ: MESA $12.00 $14.45 20.42% Delta, Endeavor Air Delta Air Lines2 NYSE: DAL $50.03 $54.73 9.39% Hawaiian Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.3 NASDAQ: HA $33.50 $34.61 3.31% FedEx Express FedEx Corporation NYSE: FDX $225.81 $220.34 -2.42% Alaska, Virgin America Alaska Air Group, Inc. NYSE: ALK $66.03 $61.42 -6.98% JetBlue JetBlue Airways Corporation NASDAQ: JBLU $19.15 $16.73 -12.64% Bearskin, Calm Air Exchange Income Corporation4 TSX: EIF $34.70 $30.22 -12.91% Air Transport International Air Transport Services Group, Inc. NASDAQ: ATSG $24.20 $19.60 -19.01% Jazz Aviation Chorus Aviation5 TSX: CHR.B $9.13 $6.91 -24.32% Envoy Air, Piedmont, PSA American Airlines Group, Inc.6 NASDAQ: AAL $46.82 $35.08 -25.07% WestJet, WestJet Encore WestJet Airlines Ltd.7 TSX: WJA $26.96 $19.18 -28.86% Air Transat Transat A.T., Inc. TSX: TRZ.B $10.66 $6.80 -36.21%

1 Mesa Air Group, Inc. shares began trading on the NASDAQ on Aug. 10, 2018, at a public month of October on Oct. 17, 2018. offering price of $12.00 per share. 5 Chorus Aviation announced a monthly dividend of $0.04 per Class A and Class B shares for 2 Delta Air Lines declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share on Oct. 24, 2018. the month of October on Oct. 22, 2018. 3 Hawaiian Holdings declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share on Oct. 24, 2018. 6 American Airlines declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on Oct. 25, 2018. 4 Exchange Income Corporation declared eligible dividends of $0.1825 per share for the 7 WestJet Airlines declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share on Oct. 29, 2018.

December 2018 Air Line Pilot » 15 16 » T mental manner. mental manner. who listeninanempathetic andnonjudg- PPS provides anetwork ofpilotvolunteers ministered by ALPA’s Aeromedical Group, performance, health,andwell-being. Ad- with promotingairlinepilotprofessional Pilot Assistancestructure,which istasked through ALPA’s AirSafetyOrganization effectively dealingwithstress. can make atremendous differencein fellow pilot in asafe,private environment said, acknowledging thatspeakingwitha cerns, thistensioncanquickly build,”she issues athomeandotherworries orcon- noted Brinks.“However, when you add tain amountofstressonaroutinebasis,” zones, we needtobeablejuggleacer- routinely traveling throughmultipletime erational irregularities,andtheeffectsof train morethan30new PPSvolunteers. medical Groupchair,who recently helped said F/OEllenBrinks(Delta),ALPA’s Aero- pilot asoneofthemoststressfulcareers,” profession. relate firsthandtothestressesof a specially trainedfellow pilotwho can issues cannow speakconfidentially with problems, orwork ornonwork-related By ALPA Staff ALPA By LAUNCHES SUPPORT PEER PILOT pilot line air Air Line Pilot 2018 December PPS is the latest resource to be offered PPS isthelatestresourcetobeoffered “With ouratypicalwork schedules,op- “Surveys oftenlistflying asanairline to findoutwhere andwhenthenext round of training willbe conducted. GET INVOLVED Interested inbecoming anALPA PilotPeer Supportvolunteer? [email protected] problems, family orrelationship from any sourcesuchasfinancial members dealingwithstress program isnow available. ALPA pated Pilot Peer Support (PPS) he Association’smuch-antici- feature article article feature PILOT PEER SUPPORT need tobereportedonmedical certifica- through theAssociation.PPScalls donot appropriate, suggestresources available your circumstanceandneeds,and,when peer who willlistenandcarefully assess center willplaceyou incontactwitha day, seven days aweek. Anationalcall anywhere aroundtheworld, 24hoursa can call309-PPS-ALPA (309-777-2572) from medical issues. and psychiatrists who specializeinaero- board-certified physicians, psychologists, is thelargestofitskind,was reviewed by thoroughly vetted. Theprogram,which ALPA’s Pilot Peer Support hasbeen ALPA president-elect,was amember, mittee (ARC), ofwhich Capt.Joe DePete, Pilot Fitness Aviation Rulemaking Com- Based onarecommendationofthe2015 A callaway To accessthenetwork, ALPA members MEMBERS COMBAT STRESS, ANXIETY COMBATMEMBERS STRESS, PILOT VOLUNTEERS AVAILABLE TO HELP determine your bestcourseofaction. the issuesyou’re confrontingandhelpyou flying foraliving cantalkwithyou about work environment andthechallengesof fellow ALPA pilotwho understandsyour freely andwithoutfearofreprisals.A enables you to expressyour concerns harm tothecallerorothersisevident. instances inwhich animmediateriskof peer isconfidential—except intherare tion applications,andspeakingwitha should betheIMSAFEmnemonic check Your firstconsiderationasanairline pilot When shouldyou callPPS? Peer Supportprogram. Group chair, conducts training for ALPA’s Pilot F/O EllenBrinks(Delta),ALPA’s Aeromedical The confidential,peer-to-peernetwork -

Photos: John Perkinson list the FAA provides to help determine if Associations to utilize best practices. you’re fit to fly: Prior to the 2015 ARC and the creation Illness—Do you have any symptoms? of the Association’s PPS network, some PPS IS Medication—Have you been taking ALPA pilot groups already had their own A PHONE prescription or over-the-counter drugs? independent peer support programs in CALL AWAY Stress—Are you under psychological place. Canadian Pilot Assistance has been pressure from the job? Are you worried functioning to provide members from To contact ALPA’s about financial matters, health problems, ALPA’s Canadian pilot groups with a Pilot Peer Support program, call or family discord? national peer network, and the Pilot 309-PPS-ALPA (309-777-2572). Alcohol—Have you been drinking Assistance Network (PAN) has been a long- within eight hours or are otherwise still standing program to aid Delta pilots. After Information about PPS is also affected? the 2015 ARC, the FedEx Express pilots available at www.alpa.org/pps. Fatigue—Are you tired and not ade- established the Pilot Assistance Telephone quately rested? Hotline (PATH), United pilots developed Eating—Are you properly nourished the Support Outreach Assistance Resourc- specially tailored presentations, they and hydrated? es (SOAR), and JetBlue pilots initiated their watch instructional videos and engage in Stress affects each of us differently. PAN peer support program. Delta, FedEx, thought-provoking group exercises and However, studies show that individuals of- and United pilots are encouraged to mock calls to develop knowledge and ten have a difficult time effectively evaluat- continue to use their long-standing phone skills. Recurrent training is also part of ing their own stress levels. Stress reactions numbers, while other programs can be the PPS program. can be like hypoxia, difficult to detect accessed directly through their established It’s important to understand that PPS until its effects become pronounced. If a phone numbers, as well as through the volunteers aren’t therapists or guidance pilot is questioning whether it’s the right 309-PPS-ALPA line. With the creation of counselors, but nonjudgmental peers who time to call for support, it’s the time to call. the new ALPA-wide PPS network and serve as sounding boards and information Pilots can help each other by encouraging existing peer support lines, any member of resources. During the recent PPS training, individuals to consider pilot peer support ALPA in the United States or Canada can F/O Travis Ludwig (United), ALPA’s Pilot when they see a coworker who might access the appropriate peer. Assistance vice chair, pointed out that benefit from a call to PPS. volunteers can explain ALPA’s network PPS volunteers do not initiate calls Vetting volunteers of resources and work with each caller based on recommendations from other Pilot peers undergo 13 hours of training to help them determine the best course pilots or family members. Pilots seeking and must pass an exam. In addition to of action. “We’re not going to refer; we’re a peer must initiate a call to access PPS. going to suggest,” he remarked. The next Encouraging an affected pilot to call PPS step is up to you. could help him or her realize that, while stress reactions may not be readily appar- Invaluable tool ent, they can surface later at an inoppor- In your day-to-day experiences as both tune time, potentially impacting opera- an airline pilot and an individual, a wide tions. Under any circumstances, a pilot’s range of events and circumstances can af- top priority must be the safety of his or her fect your flying. Recognizing the extent to aircraft, passengers, crew, and cargo. which you might be distracted or upset is the first step. Consulting with a peer pilot PPS origins about personal issues that could be affect- The impetus for creating Pilot Peer Sup- Pilot volunteers participate in group exercises ing your flying is not a sign of weakness. It port was multifaceted. Approximately 25 as part of ALPA’s Pilot Peer Support training. is just an extension of good CRM. years ago, the Australian Air Line Pilots’ Association recognized that something was missing from its portfolio of member services and established its own Pilot “WITH OUR ATYPICAL WORK SCHEDULES, Assistance Network, incorporating peer support and other resources. Although OPERATIONAL IRREGULARITIES, AND THE EFFECTS structurally different from ALPA’s program, the Association has monitored OF ROUTINELY TRAVELING THROUGH MULTIPLE TIME this network—and the comparable pilot ZONES, WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO JUGGLE A CERTAIN programs that have since emerged— through its mutual affiliation with the AMOUNT OF STRESS ON A ROUTINE BASIS.” International Federation of Air Line Pilots’

December 2018 Air Line Pilot » 17 8TH ANNUAL PILOT PHOTOGRAPHY ISSUE

CAPT. HANS REIGLE (UNITED) An Alaska B-737-800 on the ramp at Los Cabos International Airport.

8th Annual PILOT PHOTOGRAPHY ISSUE

rom the moment the Wright brothers flung their first flying machine into the air, there have been photos documenting F the grandeur and glory of flight. Today, ALPA members continue the tradition—observing the world from an unparalleled perspective and sharing their front-row seat to awe-inspiring views of nature, breathtaking cityscapes, magnificent sunrises and sunsets, and the hustle and bustle of airport operations. Airline pilots indeed have a unique vantage point to capture and document the wonders of flight while safely transporting billions of passengers and tons of cargo across the globe. So turn through the next several pages to enjoy some of Air Line Pilot’s favorite photo submissions—and our pilots’ best office views. (ALL SELECTED PHOTOS ADHERE TO FARS AND CARS.)

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18 » Air Line Pilot December 2018 F/O MATT MELNYK (WESTJET) The Northern Lights seen during a red-eye flight to Toronto, Ont., Canada. 8TH ANNUAL PILOT PHOTOGRAPHY ISSUE

CAPT. ROBERT “BUZZ” HAZZARD (DELTA) The summer night sky is on display with Chimney Rock visible above Katie’s Meadow in Colorado. F/O BRIAN MARSCHALL (FRONTIER) A Frontier A320 named “Pike the Otter” in front of the setting sun with the Rocky Mountains in the background.

CAPT. KARL NOVAK (UNITED) CAPT. DAVID ENGLERT (JETBLUE) A United B-737-900ER departing A JetBlue A321 at John F. Kennedy International Newark Liberty International Airport Airport as a line of thunderstorms approach. in the afternoon with New York City’s Freedom Tower in the background.

CAPT. WILLIAM KABEL (FEDEX EXPRESS, RET.) A FedEx B-767 departs Memphis International Airport to the north on an overcast and misty afternoon.

December 2018 Air Line Pilot » 21 8TH ANNUAL PILOT PHOTOGRAPHY ISSUE

F/O SAMUEL LANDRY (ALASKA) View of Volcán de Fuego near Colima, Mexico, erupting, sending a plume of ash and smoke into the sky.

CAPT. WILLIAM WOODS (FEDEX EXPRESS) A FedEx aircraft is deiced at Indianapolis International Airport.

22 » Air Line Pilot December 2018 F/O IAN JOHANSEN (SPIRIT) A Spirit A320 at McCarran International Airport looking toward the Las Vegas Strip and the sky beam atop the Luxor Hotel and Casino.

F/O JEFF MITCHELL (UNITED) A United B-737 during sunrise at Logan International Airport.

F/O ADAM WRIGHT (DELTA) A PSA CRJ700 exiting Runway 33 after landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

CAPT. JASON MILLER (FIRST AIR) A First Air ATR 42-300 getting ready to start at Qikiqtarjuaq Airport.

CAPT. CHRISTIAN PADILLA (AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL) Cargo is unloaded off an Air Trans- port International B-757 during the early morning at Nashville Interna- tional Airport.

F/O DAN BAUER (DELTA) A winter afternoon in western Washington state on arrival into Seattle–Tacoma Inter- national Airport, just having crossed the Cascade Moun- tains looking at the southern area of the Puget Sound.

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» bargaining—and Iknow you do,too.” tremely proudofyour successincollective advance ourmembers’ goals.Ifeelex negotiated dozensofsideagreements that bargaining accomplishments.“We’ve also highlighting theunion’srecent collective Capt. Tim Canoll,ALPA’s president, contracts at15ofourpilotgroups,” said from ALPA’s fournationalofficers. The BODmeetingopenedwithreports National officerreports Writer Staff Senior Perkinson, John By CONVENES 47TH ALPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS pilot line air officer electionsandaduesreduction. Two noteworthy actionsincludednational be oneofactionandasignalforchange. A “Since 2015,we’ve signedmajornew ir Line Pilot 2018 December rectors (BOD)meetingproved to ation. ALPA’s 47thBoard ofDi- impact thefutureofAssoci- discuss, anddecideonitemsthat governing bodymeetsto consider, very two years, ALPA’s highest feature article article feature BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BOARD - he noted. every ALPA advocacy engagement record,” with your socialmediaposts,shattered them toholdthelineonsafety. This,along letters, andvisitstolawmakers urging message inmorethan100,000 e-mails, the corridorsofCongressandsent our members raisedtheircollective voice in through theendofFiscal Year 2023.“Our reauthorizes theFAA andotherprograms 2018, signedby President DonaldTrump, page 18).TheFAA Reauthorization Act of mark Aviation SafetyLaw,” November, craft (see“ALPA Produces Wins inLand- cockpit ofevery passengerandcargoair- as well astwo fully qualifiedpilotsinthe ification, andexperiencerequirements including maintainingpilottraining,qual- in thelatestFAA reauthorizationbill, and protectionsALPA was abletosecure talked aboutthenumerousadvancements REDUCES MEMBER DUES RATE DUES MEMBER REDUCES OFFICERS, NEW ELECTS As part of his presentation, Canoll As partofhispresentation,Canoll half by 2025.” even saferby cuttingtheremainingriskin DePete. “Now ourgoalistomake aviation fatality riskby 83percent,”acknowledged commercial passengerandcargo aviation successful inreducingtheU.S. Part 121 we’ve exceeded ourinitialgoalandwere toimproveand industry aviation safety, leled collaborationbetween government Sharing System. “As partofthisunparal- Aviation SafetyInformationAnalysis and Commercial Aviation SafetyTeam andthe ments, herecognizedALPA’s work withthe ASO.” Among theASO’smany accomplish- States “who are theheartandsoulof resentatives fromCanadaandtheUnited knowledging themorethan425pilotrep- of theAirSafetyOrganization(ASO),ac- briefed theBODonoutstandingwork president andnationalsafetycoordinator, Capt. BillCouette, ALPA’s vicepresi- Capt. Joe DePete, ALPA’s firstvice

Photos: Keith Mellnick ALPA’s Board of Directors delegates gather in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues important to the Association and its members.

vice president. Couette was reelected WHO MAKES UP THE BOD? to his fourth consecutive term as vice president–administration/secretary. Capt. More than 200 elected local council Joseph Genovese (United), his pilot group’s status reps make up the Board of Di- executive administrator and a former MEC rectors (BOD), ALPA’s highest govern- secretary-treasurer, was elected vice pres- ing body. (The Association’s national ident–finance/treasurer. Each will serve a officers, executive vice presidents, and four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2019. master executive council chairs are ex officio members.) They represent Union business 61,000-plus members in the United The BOD acted on 16 agenda items, States and Canada. including accepting reports from the Association’s national committees. Follow- “That phrase is just as relevant across ing much deliberation, BOD members government, industry, and in all your approved a reduction in the dues rate master executive council [MEC} and [local from 1.9 percent to 1.85 percent. The dues executive council] meetings as it is on the reduction becomes effective Jan. 1, 2020, flight deck,” said Helling. “Our sound fi- and will be ALPA’s second dues decrease nancial actions aren’t just for when things in six years. The Association previously are going bad; we need to continue on the dropped its dues rate from 1.95 percent to same path when things are going well, 1.9 percent in January 2014. too, so that we’re prepared to meet future The BOD also approved changes to the dent–administration/secretary, highlight- challenges.” budgeting process to mitigate the effects ed the Association’s growth during the of the dues reduction on some smaller last decade, which includes 13 new pilot Elections MECs. The new policy provides that cer- groups and an increase of nearly 8,000 During this year’s BOD meeting, officer tain MECs will receive payments from the pilots. He applauded the achievements elections were held and the Association’s union’s Operating Contingency Fund. of the many national organizations and status reps elected DePete ALPA’s 11th BOD members approved a resolution committees he supports, including the Ed- president. “The members of this Asso- amending Article III, Section 3.G, of the ucation Committee. “In the last 10 years, ciation have spoken loud and clear in Constitution and By-Laws, which allows a we established 11 collegiate outreach support of unity, and I look forward to member attending a local council meeting programs, which offer mentoring and pro- serving every one of our 61,000 pilots to provide a “departure” proxy if he or fessional development services,” adding, across North America,” said DePete. “To- she needs to leave before the meeting has “Our union makes contact with thousands gether, we’ll continue to build on the de- concluded. This amendment takes effect of students in the United States and Can- cades of advancements we’ve made to our March 1, 2019. ada each year, and we’ve been doing this profession, as well as advance aviation In addition, the BOD authorized amend- for more than 30 years.” He also talked safety and security for the future.” ing Constitution and By-Laws Article I and about the recent completion of Project Capt. Bob Fox (United), a former MEC III, and Administrative Manual, Section AMBER, the infrastructure-improvement vice chair for his pilot group and a current 90, to allow for an Internet-based system effort to modernize and streamline ALPA’s member of United’s Alliance and Scope to submit local council representative logistics and operations, observing, Oversight Committee, was elected first and officer nominations in lieu of the “Through our system of governance and committee structure, ALPA is constantly looking at ways to solve problems and improve the lives of our members.” Capt. Randy Helling, ALPA’s vice pres- ident–finance/treasurer, told attendees, “The finances of your union are on solid ground. As you’ll see today with my pre- sentation, our trajectory as an Association remains focused upward—even while we’re able to recapitalize many important assets and resources.” He noted how dues money is used to support ALPA members through various activities and campaigns, ALPA’s new slate of national officers. From left, vice president–finance/treasurer Capt. Joseph referencing the Association’s “Trained Genovese (United), first vice president Capt. Bob Fox (United), president Capt. Joe DePete (FedEx for Life” public-awareness campaign. Express), and vice president–administration/secretary Capt. Bill Couette (Envoy Air).

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CLASS OF 2019: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS Association. He acknowledged the 18 ALPA’s Board of Directors elected the following nine executive vice presidents, who will MECs with 100 percent officer participa- serve two-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2019. tion and the members of this year’s Key Men Society, spotlighting 24 local councils with 100 percent PAC participation among their elected leaders. Although facing stiff competition from Delta and United, the pilots of Hawaiian Airlines were awarded the J.J. O’Donnell Trophy for Political Ex- cellence, which recognizes the pilot group that led the Association in contributions and commitment to ALPA-PAC over the From left, Capt. Joe Youngerman (Alaska), Group A; Capt. Andrew Massey (Delta), Group A; Capt. past year. Wes Reed (FedEx Express), Group A; Capt. Wes Clapper (JetBlue), Group A; F/O Mike Hamilton (United), Group A; Capt. Sean Creed (Spirit), Group B-1; F/O Tyler Hawkins (Frontier), Group B-2; Strategic planning Capt. James Johnson (Endeavor Air), Group B-3; and Capt. Tim Perry (WestJet), Group C. When not in plenary, the members of the BOD were divided among eight delegate committees to work on their assigned current paper mail-in ballots. The new BOD conditionally approved several agenda items and corresponding section nomination process will be implemented changes necessary to accommodate the of the strategic plan. The key areas of fo- for regular cycle nominations for local merger. The BOD approved the inclusion cus included stewardship; excellence and councils with terms of office beginning of larger Canadian airlines into Group A expertise; safety, security, pilot assistance, March 1, 2020. pilot groups for the purposes of electing and jumpseat; content and engagement; BOD members updated Constitution executive vice presidents, clarified that pilot representation; growth; the future and By-Laws Article XX and Administra- the financial qualification for Group A of the profession; and direct member tive Manual Section 85, revising ALPA status would be calculated by reference services. policy to specify that airline flight crews to the home currency (Canadian or U.S. In preparation for these sessions, must consist of at least two fully qualified dollars) of the MEC, separated the office ALPA’s Strategic Planning Committee pilots and additional pilots for longer of ALPA Canada president from the office (SPC) provided the BOD with a compre- flights. (The Executive Board previously of Group C executive vice president, and hensive report on the 2016 strategic plan authorized the full force of the Associa- allowed roll-call voting at ALPA Canada accomplishments prior to the meeting (see tion’s resources to combat any regulatory Board meetings. Those changes will go “ALPA’s Strategic Plan: Two Years of Sub- attempts to decrease crew complement/ into effect if the merger with ACPA is stantial Progress,” October, page 34). The augmentation.) finally approved by the Executive Board or SPC also solicited feedback from ALPA’s Recognizing that ALPA is moving the BOD. governing bodies, national officers, MECs, closer to a possible merger with the Air Canoll also recognized that more than national committee chairs, staff directors, Canada Pilots Association (ACPA), which 12,100 ALPA pilots have donated $4.1 and other subject-matter experts on the represents the 3,900 pilots who fly for million to ALPA-PAC for the 2018 election recommended course covering the next Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, the cycle, a tremendous milestone for the two years. At the BOD meeting, each delegate committee thoroughly discussed the ALPA CANADA BOARD ELECTIONS goal, objectives, and initiatives for its During ALPA’s Board of Directors meeting, assigned area. Committees also had at Capt. Tim Perry (WestJet) was elected ALPA least one interactive panel presentation Canada president. In addition to this posi- that enhanced the strategic planning tion, Perry will also serve as one of ALPA’s process by enabling delegates to engage in executive vice presidents and a member more meaningful dialogue on substantive of the Association’s Executive Council. His issues. responsibilities will include planning, co- From left, Capt. Tim Perry (WestJet), Capt. On the final day of the BOD meeting, ordinating, and administering ALPA Canada Brian Shury (Jazz Aviation), and Capt. Rod the eight delegate committee chairs activities and initiatives that further ALPA’s Lypchuk (Jazz Aviation). reported in plenary on the scope of their strategic goals with the Canadian govern- discussions as well as the recommenda- ment and stakeholders. Capt. Brian Shury (Jazz Aviation) was reelected ALPA Canada tions of their committees. The full BOD re- vice president/International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Association director, and Capt. viewed the information and unanimously Rod Lypchuk (Jazz Aviation) was reelected ALPA Canada vice president–administration/ adopted the 2018 strategic plan. It’s now finance. Their terms begin on Jan. 1, 2019. available to all ALPA members at www. alpa.org/strategicplan.

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goal in ALPA’s strategic plan: ALPA national officers and leaders preserve and grow ALPA’s of the Frontier Airline Pilots As- membership. Gaining critical sociation formalize the merger of mass gives ALPA members the the two organizations in 2016. strength of one booming voice STRENGTH to defend the profession. In 2000, ALPA’s Board facing ALPA’s Organizing Task of Directors approved the Force. Pilot Unity Resolution; at that meeting, delegates affirmed The task force IN NUMBERS the goal of uniting all U.S. and The Organizing Task Force is By Kevin Cuddihy, Contributing Writer Canadian pilots under ALPA to chaired by ALPA’s president advance the profession. “Just and composed of the national about 98 percent of pilots in officers plus a pilot leader the United States belong to from a “like” pilot group (e.g., f the Air Line Pilots Sky Regional pilots as ALPA’s a union—not just ALPA, any a Canadian pilot group when Association’s many newest airline (see page 11). union,” explains Capt. Tim discussing Canadian pilots). accomplishments Sky Regional becomes the Canoll, ALPA’s president. “And ALPA staff supports the task in recent years, eighth pilot group during the that goes for about 94 percent force and carries out its direc- the growth of the same timeframe to join the of Canadian pilots. But the tives, overseen by David Krieg- Association is one union following the lead of Jet- more pilots who join ALPA, the er, ALPA’s managing director, Oof remarkable note. During Blue, Virgin America, Frontier, louder our voice becomes and and guided by Ron “Rino” a period when total union Air Georgian, WestJet, WestJet the louder their voice will be. Rindfleisch, the Association’s numbers are dropping, more Encore, and Kalitta Air. That’s the importance of the lead organizer. than 10,000 airline pilots have ALPA continues discussions Pilot Unity Resolution. One The task force meets quar- joined ALPA since May 2014. with other pilot groups, too, voice, stronger together than terly to discuss potential new In fact, just before this with the possibility of others we are apart.” pilot groups—unrepresented issue of Air Line Pilot went to joining the ranks through That’s the why of these pilot pilot groups that have reached press, the Canada Industrial mergers on the horizon. groups joining ALPA; what out to the Association, plus Relations Board certified the Growing the union is a specific about the how? That’s the job pilot groups with an in-house

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Capt. Tim Canoll, ALPA’s president, union looking to merge. speaks to a pilot “Anyone who contacts the group interested in task force gets an overview,” joining ALPA. explains Canoll. But it takes more to move past the initial review. “The first thing we always look at,” says Canoll, “is if we currently have the resources to add this pilot group. We’ll nev- er add a pilot group if it would result in providing lesser ser- vice to our current members; we have a duty to our mem- bers first and foremost.” These conversations can sometimes last months or even years as ALPA evaluates a potential new pilot group or waits for the group to be in a position to take the next step. “The organizing process has to Members of the Virgin America be their pilots talking to their Organizing Committee submit pilots about the benefits of their cards to the National Media- ALPA,” says Canoll. “It can’t be tion Board. ALPA talking us up; it has to be their own pilots.” Air Safety really highlights our Digging deeper safety initiatives. We introduce The next step is for the pilot them to our team in Legal, and group’s organizing committee Communications, IT, and Stra- to evaluate the pilot group’s tegic Member Development & issues and the overall interest Resources provide support in in joining ALPA. many areas.” Throughout the entire “The breadth and amount of process, ALPA staff provides resources that ALPA devoted support wherever possible— support and resources as they of mistakes we didn’t have over a really lengthy process and across multiple depart- move through the process. to make—but we still got to was amazing,” says Capt. ments. While the organizing “Ron is like your best friend decide what was best for us Ronan O’Donoghue (Virgin campaign is run by the pilots, you call when you have an after hearing ALPA’s thoughts America). “Having ALPA’s the process provides a first important decision to make,” and suggestions.” Legal Department available look at the “ALPA toolbox” that describes Capt. Joe Younger- Almost every ALPA depart- to us was huge as well. And will be available to the pilots man, the current Virgin Amer- ment has a role in the process, everyone from ALPA who should they eventually join the ica Master Executive Council explains Krieger. “Represen- came to events had face time Association. Rindfleisch pri- (MEC) chair and a leader of tation, of course, is the one with our pilots and answered marily works directly with the the pilot group’s Organizing that’s most closely connected. questions directly from our pilots, while Krieger, guided by Committee. “You call Rino and But Economic & Financial pilots. There didn’t seem to be ALPA’s president, oversees and it saves you a lot of learning Analysis delivers important anything they wouldn’t do to coordinates the background on the job.… There were a lot information. Engineering & get the job done.”

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28 » Air Line Pilot December 2018 Capt. Rob McFadyen, a Mergers continues its own discussions former WestJet MEC chair The process is also different to ensure that a merger makes and member of the pilot when the interested pilots are sense for the Association and group’s Organizing Commit- part of an independent union its members—along with pro- tee, explains how the support rather than unorganized. The viding support and assistance increased as the pilots’ interest first meeting between the two to the prospective new mem- level grew. “Rino was always groups can set a positive tone bers, just as in the organizing there helping us out,” he says, going forward. “Overall, we process. “and as we got closer to the were impressed by our first “We were very impressed end, we received more and meeting with ALPA leadership, with the high level of ser- more support—including especially the open discus- vice and commitment ALPA financial support. Once we sion and sense of patience,” provided to FAPA as non- started to prove that our A WestJet pilot signs his organiz- explains Capt. Brian Ketchum, members of the Association,” interest was there, and our ing card to indicate his interest in the president of the Frontier says Ketchum. “Throughout pilots were ready for ALPA, the his pilot group joining ALPA. Airline Pilots Association the merger process, we were support grew exponentially (FAPA) before it merged with impressed with everyone we after that.” ballot, and—if the numbers ALPA and its first MEC chair encountered at ALPA.” That level of support, come in as expected—ALPA post-merger. “ALPA possessed Once both sides have agreed McFadyen says, was what has a new pilot group. “At this a long-term picture, and we to pursue a merger, nego- sold the pilots on ALPA—es- point in the process, we want a felt no pressure from the tiations begin on a merger pecially after an earlier drive unified and excited pilot group leadership—but rather we agreement, with ALPA’s Exec- to establish an in-house union submitting cards,” explains understood that ALPA would utive Council overseeing the fell short. “It became apparent Canoll. “When we have that, be there if and when we chose process. And once a merger that in order to support our we can be confident in what to make a move. At that meet- agreement has been created, pilots properly, we’d need to go the result of the vote will be.” ing I personally came to the it’s time for the two-step ap- with ALPA,” he explains. “The Canadian pilot groups must conclusion that joining ALPA proval process: resources and experience level also collect cards, but they also would likely be the best move (1) The independent union at ALPA are second to none.” are required to collect $5 from for Frontier pilots.” pilot group approves the pilots with each card. How- If a union’s leaders have an merger. The next step ever, Canadian law doesn’t interest in moving forward (2) ALPA’s Executive Board Once interest on both sides require a vote after the col- with a merger, the next step is approves and finalizes the has been established, the next lection of a majority of cards. to determine the interest level merger. step—the card campaign—dif- Once cards are submitted, the of the full pilot group—much At that point, ALPA serves fers slightly for unrepresented Canada Industrial Relations like the process discussed notice to the NMB and adds pilot groups depending on Board takes approximately 30 earlier. A unified pilot group another pilot group to its roll whether the pilots are in the days to review and spot-check tends to be a more successful call. And the Association’s United States or Canada. In the cards and—assuming all one. At the same time, ALPA voice grows ever stronger. the United States, the organiz- are cleared—certifies ALPA as ing committee collects signed the pilot group’s new repre- cards from its pilots stating sentative without a vote. (Note: “WHILE THE ORGANIZING CAMPAIGN that they wish to bring ALPA prior to June 2017, the Cana- onto the property. Per the gov- dian system was more similar IS RUN BY THE PILOTS, THE PROCESS erning law, once the commit- to the U.S. system and also tee has cards from 51 percent required a vote after the card PROVIDES A FIRST LOOK AT THE ‘ALPA of its pilot group, it can submit collection phase. The passage those cards to the National of Bill C-4 last year repealed TOOLBOX’ THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO Mediation Board (NMB) to call the previous law, enacted in THE PILOTS SHOULD THEY EVENTUALLY for a vote. 2014, that mandated the voting The NMB conducts a secret procedure.) JOIN THE ASSOCIATION.”

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Left: Capt. Josh Walden (Compass) of system knowledge to the recently upgraded to captain on job—an asset that gives him a the E175. Below: Walden served leg up on many of his nonmili- as a helicopter mechanic in the tary peers. U.S. Army prior to becoming an “The military teaches disci- airline pilot. pline, situational awareness, and a laser-like attention to detail—skills you need to In time, Walden decided to be an effective pilot,” said pursue other career inter- Walden. As evidence of this ests. Because the need for latter trait, he recalled a partic- helicopter maintenance was ular event that proved to be a consistent enough to warrant life lesson. A naïve private first full-time mechanics, he was class, Walden left a $700,000 soon hired as a federal civil part (“a flight-safety-critical service technician. However, component”) on a helicopter, the budget sequestration of rather than tag it and place it Former Enlisted Serviceman 2013 placed his new position on a nearby table, as proce- in jeopardy, and Walden noted dure dictated. He then left to that there was a period when get lunch. Brings Different Perspective he didn’t get paid. Instead, “It was a humbling mo- he decided to pursue a flying ment,” acknowledged Walden, To Compass Cockpit career. who remembered, “I was Leveraging literally every- called back to fix my mistake.” By John Perkinson, Senior Staff Writer thing he had, Walden flew He ended up paying for it whenever he could. In short with four hours of what he de- ince the beginning of order, he built up his hours scribed as “strenuous physical commercial air travel, as a certified flight instructor training.” Walden observed, S the armed forces have and later flew as a corporate “That helicopter was safe and provided an ongoing source contractor. Reaching the airworthy at all times and of pilot candidates to airlines. required 1,500 hours of flight that was because of the stellar But not all of these servicemen time, in 2016 he left the Army group of noncommissioned and women have come from National Guard and was hired officers I worked with.” He the military pilot ranks. Take by Compass Airlines. noted, “Rest assured, I never Capt. Josh Walden (Compass), Walden, who recently up- made that mistake again.” for example. Prior to flying graded to captain, serves as his Some of Walden’s former E175s for Delta Connection pilot group’s Military Affairs officers have since reached out and American Eagle, Walden nondestructive inspections Committee chair and is cur- to him to find out how they was a helicopter mechanic in to determine the cause and rently working on a four-year can become airline pilots. He the U.S. Army. verify issues as well as identify online college degree program. relayed that flying time is crit- A member of the Arizona problem engines.” He views his ALPA volunteer ical and that flight schools are Army National Guard, Walden enlisted in the U.S. work as a way to “pay it for- always hiring flight instruc- Walden spent much of his Army in 2010, after deciding ward,” acknowledging that so tors, which is a great way to time working on the unit’s 24 that two years of college many have helped him along build that time. AH-64 Apache Longbow attack was enough. In addition to the way. Yet his transition to From a broader perspective, helicopters. He concentrated helicopter maintenance work, airline flying wasn’t easy. Walden noted that enlisted on rotor heads and blades, he spent a year advising on, “There’s a stigma about servicemen and women with gearboxes, and transmissions, assisting with, and monitoring hiring airline pilots from aviation-related specialties and was occasionally called the U.S./Mexico border, in the enlisted service ranks,” might just be an untapped upon to perform “nondestruc- conjunction with U.S. Customs Walden observed, contending resource for airlines looking tive inspections.” and Border Protection and that many in these positions for future pilot candidates, “To understand what that other related government are well suited for airline particularly fee-for-departure means, think of the fan-blade agencies. He participated in flying, particularly those with carriers. “The military has casing that cracked on South- Operations Copper Cactus and aviation-related specialties. given these individuals the west Flight 1380 last April,” Guardian Eye, “the highlight As a helicopter mechanic, foundation they need to excel said Walden. “The accident of my military career,” he Walden said that he brings a as pilots. Why not take advan-

investigators had to perform remarked. fundamental understanding tage of this?” he asked. Photos courtesy of Capt. Josh Walden (Compass)

32 » Air Line Pilot December 2018 Photos courtesy of Capt. Scott Hammond (Delta, Ret.) A (Delta, Ret.) (Delta, Hammond Scott Capt. By Medium Autobrakes checklists, final flight-itis checklists, finalflight-itis familiar routineofflows and deck andsettledintothe After Isteppedontheflight flying countsforsomething. day. However, 50years of was anything butanormal instant remindersthatthis Josh were already onboard, answer would be. both legs,knowing what his asked ifhe’d mindmestealing us (i.e.,me)getdistracted,and thing, withacautionnottolet explained thewhole fini-flight which helpedmerelax.I he knew what hewas doing, for thefirsttime.Icouldsense first officer,Karamo Hayward, teresting. At thegate,Imetmy New Orleans,La.,arrival in- derstorms would keep our spectacular, butcoastalthun- not tobethatperson. gone bad.Iwas determined ASAP reportsoffinalflights the years Ihadreadtoomany up andfocusonroutine.Over I madeamentalnotetoshut mal. Boarding thecrew bus, my lastday. 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Ajust-rightnose-high surface ofRunway 11appeared mine. his landings.He’d becritiquing fly andcritiquedahundredof in back;Ihadtaughthimto skittering offtheend.Josh was This wouldn’t betheday Igo amo forautobrakes medium. long runway andIasked Kar- showers, we requestedthe might bewet frompassing Anticipating thattherunway less-than-familiar sensation. down andstoppedasomewhat of thisjetwould make getting The significantly addedmass time in—oneofournew A321s. in amodelIhadverylittle the A320,my finalflightwas and fuel,justincase. attention toalternateforecast were normal,except for extra receded. Departureandcruise Rolling outon final,the After two decadesofflying wife andsonwere stillgrading turned tothetaskathand.My awaythe memory andthenre- ment toenjoy theview andfile clouds dispersed.Itookamo- very lastleg.Halfway backthe tic tohave stumbledintomy seemed genuinely enthusias- Atlanta. Our flightattendants we were onourway backto again. about thislandingagain.And We bothknew I’dbehearing it.” ThispleasedJosh mightily. the bus.“Nah, allmine.Iown about throwing Karamo under I thoughtforananosecond planed. “Copilotlanding,huh?” behind untileveryone de- abrupt arrival. Josh remained apologyforthe obligatory passengers andprovide the flight deckdoortogreetthe left. runway withabout7,000 feet Less thananhourlater, At thegate,Iopened final fl ight. poses withHammondbefore his commuting hometoAtlanta,Ga., president, whocoincidentally was Left: Capt. TimCanoll, ALPA’s and son,Josh. with hisflight crew; wife, Cindy; Ret.) posesafterhisfinal fl ight Top: Capt. Scott Hammond(Delta, on long, dry runways.on long,dry miss A321mediumautobrakes texts. AndIdefinitely don’t middle-of-the-night safety early morningwake-ups, or me. Idon’tmissthegrind, part ofsomethingbiggerthan tion, andthesenseofbeinga the ALPA AirSafetyOrganiza- my many professionalfriends, this—if itwasn’t my lastday. Icouldgetusedto service! the flightlinetomy car—valet pilot drove mestraightfrom my family andcrew, thechief Following somephotoswith least itwas animprovement. ing wasn’t thatgood—butat clapping inback.Theland- could hearcheeringand average. Duringrollout,I be inmy eyes. me, andthesettingsunwould Retirement is great.Imiss Autobrakes low, touchdown Air Line Pilot 2018 Air Line December » 33 Recently Retired Capt. Arthur R. Wall Calm Air July Capt. Alan J. Reichel Delta August Capt. Billy R. French Compass July Capt. Wayne R. Repeta Delta August Capt. Ben G. Brockman Delta July Capt. Jose M. Rios Delta August Capt. Robert E. Callen Delta July Capt. Jay H. Schablik Delta August Capt. Thomas C. Gould Delta July Capt. Dean I. Schlamp Delta August Capt. Thomas W. Lindee Delta July Capt. D. Keith Schmidt Delta August Capt. David E. McLeish Delta July Capt. Terry G. Scott Delta August Capt. David F. McNeill Delta July Capt. Jeffrey L. Seagraves Delta August Capt. Wayne L. Stafford Delta July Capt. William R. Siers Delta August F/O Arthur R. Terrell Delta July Capt. James D. Sullivan Delta August Capt. Ernest M. Worthley Delta July Capt. Curtis A. Taylor Delta August Capt. Christopher Budinsky FedEx Express July Capt. Ernest N. Taylor Delta August Capt. Hugh Gordon FedEx Express July Capt. Jeffery S. Teselle Delta August Capt. Richard L. Hill FedEx Express July Capt. Gerald A. White Delta August Capt. Rick Odegard FedEx Express July Capt. John D. Yancy Delta August Capt. Chris K. Pena FedEx Express July Capt. Scott R. Coyne Envoy Air August Capt. Bob R. Ridder FedEx Express July Capt. Kerry Wanner ExpressJet August Fellow ALPA Members, F/O Mark L. Risi FedEx Express July Capt. Dewey G. Bryan FedEx Express August very year we say good-bye to many proud Capt. David A. Swanson FedEx Express July Capt. Frank J. Dubuisson FedEx Express August Eairline pilots who retire from the ranks Capt. Jacqueline R. Ernst Frontier July F/O Philip Livingston FedEx Express August of airline flying. They have served the pro- F/O Gregory A. Frank Hawaiian July Capt. Luther Martin FedEx Express August fession during some of our industry’s most Capt. James Deluce Jazz Aviation July Capt. Clarence A. McFarland FedEx Express August turbulent times. We would like to recognize Capt. John D. Lee Jazz Aviation July Capt. Thomas N. McKee FedEx Express August Capt. Michael S. Skylstad Mesa July Capt. Bill E. Miles FedEx Express August their service in Air Line Pilot. Capt. Paul H. Ross Piedmont July Capt. Martin Gagnon First Air August Capt. Tim Canoll ALPA President Capt. Frank J. Smith Piedmont July Capt. Steve W. Burton Jazz Aviation August Capt. Ricky L. Snyder Piedmont July Capt. Angel Alvarez JetBlue August Capt. Ken Binder Capt. Joseph N. D’Angelo United July Capt. Robert M. Arcure JetBlue August ALPA R&I Committee Chairman Capt. Glenn A. Forrest United July Capt. Mark L. King JetBlue August Capt. Michael R. Lindsay United July Capt. Randolph L. Klock Spirit August Capt. Douglas M. Moss United July Capt. Michael F. Batts United August 2016 F/O Steven E. Witwer United July Capt. Brian A. Bouffard United August Capt. Antoine Pigeon Air Transat August Capt. David J. Bruce United August Capt. Edward K. Quick Frontier November Capt. Don J. Rheinhart Air Wisconsin August Capt. Michael A. Christensen United August Capt. Joe C. Burgin Alaska August Capt. Richard R. Cloutier United August 2017 Capt. Russell M. Dunlap Alaska August Capt. Jack D. Coulter United August Capt. Christian Pinard Air Transat January Capt. Danilo A. Floreani Alaska August Capt. Jonathan E. Dueck United August Capt. Vincent R. Pischl Delta June Capt. Thomas W. Kemp Alaska August Capt. William L. Erickson United August Capt. Charles H. Bagwell Endeavor Air September Capt. Dale E. Rogers Alaska August Capt. Mark C. Fischer United August Capt. William J. Gabrelcik Hawaiian October Capt. Gregory T. Sturgis Alaska August Capt. Stephen E. Fitzgerald United August Capt. Brian A. Adair Delta August Capt. Norman A. Fox United August 2018 Capt. Dean H. Armstrong Delta August Capt. Thomas J. Gravelle United August Capt. Robert J. Moore Alaska March Capt. Craig R. Basler Delta August F/O Robert J. Hrabe United August Capt. Brian H. Pennington Alaska April Capt. Dale F. Bible Delta August Capt. Brian J. Klink United August Capt. Bob M. Henry United April Capt. Donald E. Chittenden Delta August Capt. Richard D. Kuiper United August Capt. Chris A. Hickman United April Capt. Richard P. Cooper Delta August Capt. Janos Latura United August F/O John C. Duffek United May Capt. U.M. DaSilva Delta August Capt. Eddie C. Lindsey United August Capt. Joseph Hamer United May Capt. Claude W. Haigler Delta August Capt. Fraser D. Malko United August F/O Ron O. Miller United May Capt. Scott A. Hammond Delta August F/O Steve D. Miller United August F/O Michael W. Moreland United May Capt. Donald W. Harting Delta August Capt. Steven R. Moffitt United August F/O David J. Stephan United May F/O John F. Huefner Delta August Capt. William G. Porter United August Capt. W.F. Ferris FedEx Express June Capt. Howard M. Johnson Delta August F/O David A. Rothenanger United August Capt. Larry J. Futrell FedEx Express June F/O Carl J. Karsh Delta August Capt. Edward Striegel United August Capt. Scott D. Inglis FedEx Express June Capt. Robert C. Keeton Delta August Capt. Steven J. Vilicich United August Capt. Kenneth P. Kulesha FedEx Express June Capt. Gary J. Kowall Delta August Capt. Charles E. Ward United August F/O James M. Phillips FedEx Express June Capt. Dennis J. Landry Delta August Capt. Robert F. Whalen United August Capt. David Ruddock FedEx Express June Capt. Robert R. Maerz Delta August Capt. Steven F. Wright United August Capt. Jeff J. Scott FedEx Express June Capt. 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34 » Air Line Pilot December 2018 Capt. Richard R. McLain Alaska September Capt. Gregory G. Buckmaster United September F/O Mark A. Bowlds United October Capt. Christopher G. Nutter Alaska September Capt. Oreste F. Caforio United September Capt. Larry J. Brown United October Capt. Howard I. Smolin Alaska September F/O Robert J. Carter United September Capt. Clifford L. Brown United October Capt. John T. Rice Atlantic Southeast September Capt. Mark W. Coil United September Capt. Mark E. Connell United October Capt. Gregory R. Averill Delta September Capt. Peter S. Farr United September Capt. Kevin J. Dohm United October Capt. Ronald J. Barrett Delta September Capt. Corey J. Ferguson United September Capt. Daniel A. Foster United October Capt. Paul E. Beasom Delta September Capt. Darrell W. Heinrich United September Capt. George M. Fox United October Capt. Drew A. Bondy Delta September Capt. Bruce W. Hunter United September Capt. William H. Franklin United October Capt. Gerard L. Bryndal Delta September Capt. Richard W. Johnson United September Capt. Mark B. Gheen United October Capt. Jeff Cain Delta September Capt. Roy C. Kisling United September F/O Patricia R. Godwin United October F/O William H. Camp Delta September Capt. David S. Luskin United September F/O Paul M. Hansen United October Capt. Paul W. Carr Delta September Capt. Jon F. Moench United September Capt. Patrick J. Hathaway United October Capt. James M. Chay Delta September Capt. Gregory M. Nicholl United September Capt. Jerry P. Hayes United October F/O Christopher M. Cleaver Delta September Capt. Robert M. Olinde United September Capt. Marc E. Henderson United October Capt. Michael R. Cosner Delta September Capt. Kevin M. Owen United September Capt. Gary M. Hrobuchak United October Capt. Alfred M. Davenport Delta September Capt. Dennis W. Owens United September F/O John P. Kane United October Capt. David M. Dillon Delta September Capt. Carl S. Pascarell United September Capt. Kevin S. Larson United October Capt. Thomas G. Dooley Delta September Capt. Anthony M. Pereira United September Capt. Richard D. Lepman United October Capt. Richard S. Fowler Delta September Capt. Patricia T. Rockwell United September Capt. Steven A. Lerum United October Capt. Terry M. Gruber Delta September Capt. Louis J. Rodriguez United September Capt. Robert C. Martin United October Capt. Mark J. Harpole Delta September Capt. John M. Salvini United September Capt. Everett Miller United October Capt. Bruce T. Hopkin Delta September Capt. James R. Stabile United September Capt. David J. O’Brien United October Capt. Ned T. Johnson Delta September Capt. Neil Q. Wehrman United September Capt. John A. Rediger United October Capt. Alexis P. Kister Delta September Capt. Donald D. Wolfe United September Capt. Bonny L. Richland United October Capt. Jeffrey P. Lawson Delta September F/O Dwight R. Motz Alaska October Capt. Michael R. Rodriguez United October Capt. Ned F. Le Blanc Delta September Capt. Robert B. Dillon Atlantic Southeast October Capt. Robert D. Salazar United October Capt. Daniel P. Lefler Delta September Capt. Michael W. Osterholt Atlantic Southeast October Capt. Loren R. Schreck United October Capt. John F. Luper Delta September Capt. David W. Thomin Atlantic Southeast October Capt. Richard H. Seeley United October Capt. Erik L. Mathieson Delta September Capt. Philip M. Bambrick Delta October Capt. Paul E. Smith United October Capt. Michael P. McCarten Delta September Capt. Ronald D. Barton Delta October Capt. Kenneth G. Sund United October Capt. N.W. Muxworthy Delta September Capt. Thomas K. Brunke Delta October Capt. Kenneth P. Wessel United October Capt. Paul R. O’Donnell Delta September Capt. Matthew J. Chappell Delta October Capt. Jay V. Wuchner United October Capt. Thomas K. Overholt Delta September Capt. Bruce W. Cress Delta October Capt. Scott C. McKittrick Alaska November Capt. Donald H. Passell Delta September Capt. Stephen M. Dickson Delta October Capt. Alfia J. Clay Atlantic Southeast November Capt. James J. Raptis Delta September Capt. William Eastwood Delta October Capt. Thomas G. Morpeth Atlantic Southeast November Capt. Kevin E. Seeland Delta September Capt. Larry D. Erick Delta October Capt. Richard M. Barkley Delta November Capt. Suzanne L. Skeeters Delta September Capt. David H. Foster Delta October Capt. R.B. Bartlett Delta November Capt. R. Bradford Staub Delta September Capt. Charles V. Grewe Delta October Capt. Larry K.. Bishop Delta November Capt. Mark S. Timpani Delta September Capt. Mark R. Guttenberger Delta October Capt. Harry J. Blair Delta November Capt. Mark J. Troiano Delta September Capt. Raymond J. Hanley Delta October Capt. Tim H. Bothwell Delta November Capt. Tracy P. Vandenberg Delta September Capt. John H. Hoback Delta October Capt. Eric J. Buhyoff Delta November Capt. Michael S. Whitty Delta September Capt. David B. Martin Delta October Capt. James F. Casey Delta November Capt. Gison E. Lee Endeavor Air September Capt. Paul L. Moffett Delta October F/O Michael E. Crider Delta November Capt. Mike L. Barna FedEx Express September Capt. Richard L. Pauly Delta October Capt. Richard E. Hess Delta November Capt. Craig W. Brubaker FedEx Express September Capt. B. Lee Pitts Delta October Capt. Kurt T. Kohler Delta November F/O Daniel W. Chapman FedEx Express September Capt. John R. Rosenberg Delta October Capt. John E. Miller Delta November Capt. Michael Healey FedEx Express September Capt. John F. Rossi Delta October Capt. Vance J. Neumann Delta November F/O Rex Hoey FedEx Express September F/O Stephen C. Sikes Delta October Capt. Bruce W. Payne Delta November Capt. William Martin FedEx Express September Capt. David R. Stan Delta October Capt. Steven J. Rees Delta November Capt. Kurt D. McCulloch FedEx Express September Capt. Mark W. Stickney Delta October Capt. William S. Rohde Delta November Capt. Dennis P. Pickett FedEx Express September Capt. Peter D. Tallarita Delta October Capt. Jim H. Russel Delta November Capt. Marc C. Scheumann FedEx Express September Capt. C. Scott Truxal Delta October Capt. Leroy E. Smith Delta November Capt. Rick M. Sowers FedEx Express September Capt. James F. Whitney Delta October Capt. Mark L. Spezia Delta November Capt. Jeanene N. Urban FedEx Express September Capt. Scott L. Wilberg Delta October Capt. Bernard M. Stearns Delta November F/O William Sturgis Frontier September Capt. David B. Wing Delta October Capt. Richard A. Takacs Delta November Capt. Christopher W. Gardett Hawaiian September Capt. Leonard Dzamba ExpressJet October Capt. Taylor M. Tarvin Delta November Capt. Donald R. Shannon Hawaiian September Capt. Robert Giddens ExpressJet October Capt. John M. White Delta November Capt. Leonard Merriman Mesa September Capt. Dave A. Rivers Frontier October Capt. William D. Willcutts Delta November F/O Jose C. Penate Mesa September Capt. Beverly J. Sinclair Frontier October Capt. Ara A. Yanikian Delta November Capt. Malcom R. Ferrand Piedmont September Capt. Glenn J. Wilcox Jazz Aviation October Capt. David D. Young Delta November F/O Armen C. Avakian United September Capt. Patsy Malara Spirit October Capt. Donna F. Zavoral Delta November F/O Patrick S. Bole United September Capt. Robert E. Benson United October Compiled from information provided by ALPA’s Membership Adminis- Capt. Daryl J. Brewin United September Capt. Robert W. Bonner United October tration Department. Names only appear once in the print version.

December 2018 Air Line Pilot » 35 Perkinson, John, Air Transport International, Jan.– Government: Breaking Down Janus, Aug.; Captur- Commentary, Guest Feb.; Atlantic Southeast, Jan.–Feb.; Piedmont, ing the Flag-of-Convenience Model Before It May: Safety Front and Center (Cantwell); Fair and Jan.–Feb.; Spirit, Jan.–Feb.; Trans States, Jan.– Costs U.S. Airline Jobs, Aug.; Delivering ALPA’s 2018 index Message to Capitol Hill Decision Makers; Aug.; Balanced Labour Relations (Hajdu) Feb.; Slavery in the 21st Century, May; Executive Board Acts to Thwart Late-Breaking Legislative ALPA Produces Wins in Landmark Aviation Aug.: A Way of Life (Duckworth) Safety Law, Nov. AUTHORS Threat, Welcomes New Pilot Groups, June–July; Oct.: ‘Pilot Shortage’: For the Airline Industry, Delivering ALPA’s Message to Capitol Hill De- Health: Pilot Assistance, Apr.; Pilot Peer Support: It’s an Inside Job (Boyd); Partnering on Safety Adams, Katy, Encore, Jan.–Feb.; First Air, Jan.– cision Makers; Aug.; Oshkosh Showcases ALPA Addressing Member Health, Wellness with a (Elliott) Feb.; Jazz Aviation, Jan.–Feb.; Virgin America, Pilot Involvement in Aviation, Sept.; Executive New Resource, Aug.; Safeguards Implemented Jan.–Feb. Board Convenes, Debates Dues Reduction, Oct.; for Disability Claims and Appeal Procedures, Commentary, Pilot Adams, Katy, and Capt. Andrew Luptak (Commut- HIMS Seminar Celebrates Successes, Offers Aug.; HIMS Seminar Celebrates Successes, Jan.–Feb.: Our Third Decade of Moving Canadian Air), CommutAir, Jan.–Feb. New Hope for Affected Members, Nov.; 47th Offers New Hope for Affected Members, Nov.; Aviation Forward (Adamus) Air Line Pilot Staff, 2018 Pilots of ALPA, Jan.–Feb.; ALPA Board of Directors Convenes, Dec. Pilot Peer Support Launches, Dec. Air Safety Forum Awards Banquet Celebrates Poague, F/O Nicole (Delta), All in the Family: ‘Do It Jumpseat: Aviation Jumpseat, Apr. From the Hill Pilot Excellence, Sept.; Making Noise and Taking Again, Dad, Do It Again,’ Aug. Negotiations: Big Gains for Spirt Airlines Pilots in April: ALPA to Congress: Maintaining Safety Means Action at ALPA’s Air Safety Forum, Sept.; Air Regus, Kelly, Delta, Jan.–Feb. 2018, Apr. Safety Forum Urges Pilots to ‘Share What You Maintaining Safety Standards 9/11: When We Flew Again: Memories from Sept. Know,’ Oct.; 8th Annual Photography Issue, Dec. Seitz, Kimberly, Endeavor Air, Jan.–Feb.; Envoy Aug.: ALPA Pushes for Early Focus on Safe Integra- 14, 2001, Sept.; ‘A Remembrance and a Tribute’ Air, Jan.–Feb.; Big Gains for Spirt Airlines Pilots tion of Commercial Space Operations ALPA Economic & Financial Analysis Department in 2018, Apr.; Air Transport International Pilots to Lives Lost and Survivors, Oct. Staff, State of the North American Airline Indus- Reach Three-Year Deal, June–July Organizing: Strength in Numbers, Dec. try: Is the Industry Finally Seeing a Smoothing Global View of the Boom/Bust Cycle? Oct. Sperry, Capt. David (Hawaiian), All in the Family: Per Diem: Preparing Your 2017 Taxes, Jan.–Feb. Looking Forward to the 100th Anniversary, Mar. May: World’s Pilots Join Forces ALPA Government Affairs Staff, ALPA Produces Pilot Group Profiles: (All in Jan.–Feb.) Air Georgian, Wins in Landmark Aviation Safety Law, Nov. Sutton, Jenn, Alaska, Jan.–Feb. Air Transat, Air Transport International, Air Health Watch Wisconsin, Alaska, Atlantic Southeast, Bearskin, ALPA Staff, ALPA Air Safety Organization Resource Taylor, F/O John (United), Pilot Assistance, Apr.; Mar.: Flu, Flying, and What Pilots Need to Know Calm Air, Canadian North, CommutAir, Compass, Directory, Apr.; ‘The Conscience of the Airline Pilot Peer Support: Addressing Member Health, Delta, Encore, Endeavor Air, Envoy Air, Express- Apr.: Hay Fever Season Is Here Industry,’ Apr.; 2017 ALPA-PAC Roll of Distinc- Wellness with a New Resource, Aug. Jet, FedEx Express, First Air, Frontier, Hawaiian, tion, May; ALPA Shines at 2018 International White, Dan, Preparing Your 2017 Taxes, Jan.–Feb.; May: Could Sleep Apnea Be Keeping You Awake Island Air, Jazz Aviation, JetBlue, Kelowna Women in Aviation Conference, May; Aviation Tax Reform: How It Affects Pilots’ Employee at Night? Flightcraft, Mesa, Piedmont, PSA, Spirit, Sun Security and Undeclared Hazardous Materials: Fringe Benefits, Mar. Aug.: HIMS Provides Flight Plan for Alcohol/Sub- Country, Trans States, United, Virgin America, Congress Takes Action on ALPA Priorities, stance Abuse Recovery Wright, Jerry, ALPA’s Contributions Help Make Wasaya, WestJet May; FAA Reauthorization and Advancing KCM and PreCheck Programs Resounding Nov.: Marijuana: The Consequences of Getting Pilot-Partisan Agenda: (All in May) Aviation ALPA’s Pilot-Partisan Agenda, May; First Officer Success, June–July High Qualification Regulations Must Not Be Eroded, Security and Undeclared Hazardous Materials: Wykoff, Capt. Don (Delta), Flight Time/Duty Time, May; Flying Above the Noise, May; From Atop Congress Takes Action on ALPA Priorities, FAA Dec.: Staying Healthy and Fit Over the Holiday Apr.; Capturing the Flag-of-Convenience Model Parliament Hill, May; International Hot-Topic Reauthorization and Advancing ALPA’s Pilot-Par- Season Before It Costs U.S. Airline Jobs, Aug.; Airline Issues, May; U.S. Workers Heading for a Brexit tisan Agenda, First Officer Qualification Regu- Pilots Show Their Hand, Oct. Row? May; Want to Be a Pilot-Partisan District lations Must Not Be Eroded, Flying Above the My Final Flight Advocate? Here’s How. May; We Need a Strong Noise, From Atop Parliament Hill, International Dec.: Autobrakes Medium (Hammond) ALPA-PAC to Protect Our Careers! May; Breaking SUBJECTS Hot-Topic Issues, Want to Be a Pilot-Partisan Dis- Down Janus, Aug.; Pilot Peer Support Launches, Air Cargo: President’s Committee for Cargo, Apr.; trict Advocate? Here’s How., We Need a Strong Our Stories Dec. President’s Committee for Remote Operations, ALPA-PAC to Protect Our Careers! Jan.–Feb.: JetBlue Pilot Communicates Via Smoke Apr. Ayers, Rusty, Air Wisconsin, Jan.–Feb.; Compass, Pilots: 2018 Pilots of ALPA, Jan.–Feb.; Preparing Signals Jan.–Feb.; Frontier, Jan.–Feb.; Sun Country, Airline Industry: ‘Fatigue Management: Best Your 2017 Taxes, Jan.–Feb.; The Future Looks Mar.: United Pilot Transports Rescue Animals Jan.–Feb. Practices and Lessons Learned,’ Mar.; Aviation Bright for ALPA Canada Members, Jan.–Feb.; All in the Family: Looking Forward to the in Need Bell, F/O Jake (ExpressJet), ExpressJet, Jan.–Feb. Jumpseat, Apr.; Flight Time/Duty Time, Apr.; Slavery in the 21st Century, May; U.S. Workers 100th Anniversary, Mar.; All in the Family: Still Apr.: Delta Pilot Assesses Pilot Supply Concerns Black, Capt. Peter (First Air), President’s Commit- Heading for a Brexit Row? May; Capturing the a Blur, Mar.; Tax Reform: How It Affects Pilots’ tee for Remote Operations, Apr. May: Every Service Member Has Unique Story Flag-of-Convenience Model Before It Costs U.S. Employee Fringe Benefits, Mar.; ALPA Air Safety to Tell Bland, Courtney, FedEx Express, Jan.–Feb. Airline Jobs, Aug.; State of the North American Organization Resource Directory, Apr.; Aviation June–July: FedEx Pilot Helps Provide the Gift Airline Industry: Is the Industry Finally Seeing a Jumpseat, Apr.; Big Gains for Spirt Airlines Coddington, Capt. Marty (Endeavor Air, Ret.), All in of Sight the Family: Still a Blur, Mar. Smoothing of the Boom/Bust Cycle? Oct.; Airline Pilots in 2018, Apr.; Flight Time/Duty Time, Pilots Show Their Hand, Oct. Apr.; Pilot Assistance, Apr.; ALPA Shines at 2018 Aug.: Serving the Public, Congressman Draws from Cuddihy, Kevin, Secretary-Treasurers Learn the International Women in Aviation Conference, Flying Experience Airline Safety: ‘Fatigue Management: Best Practic- Ropes, Apr.; FedEx Express MEC Investigates May; Air Transport International Pilots Reach es and Lessons Learned,’ Mar.; Aviation Safety, Sept.: FedEx Pilot Wows Crowds as World-Class Groundbreaking Retirement Plan, June–July; Three-Year Deal, June–July; FedEx Express MEC Apr.; Flight Time/Duty Time, Apr.; Trained for Aerobatic Performer When We Flew Again: Memories from Sept. 14, Investigates Groundbreaking Retirement Plan; Life: Keeping Humans at the Center of Aviation, 2001, Sept.; ‘A Remembrance and a Tribute’ June–July; Trained for Life: Keeping Humans Oct.: Spirit Pilot Shares His Passion for Salsa June–July; ALPA Lays Out Plan to Improve Avia- to Lives Lost and Survivors, Oct.; Strength in at the Center of Aviation, June–July; All in the Nov.: Through Wings Around the World, Pilot tion Safety in the Far North, Nov.; ALPA Produces Numbers, Dec. Family: ‘Do It Again, Dad, Do It Again,’ Aug.; All Helps Those in Need Wins in Landmark Aviation Safety Law, Nov.; Farmer, Capt. David (Delta), Training ALPA’s in the Family: World War II Veteran, Test Pilot, Birds of a Feather, Nov.; Training for Someone Dec.: Former Enlisted Serviceman Brings Different Frontline Leaders, Mar. Airline Pilot, and Mentor, Aug.; Capturing the Else’s Worst Day, Nov. Perspective to Compass Cockpit Freeze, Christopher, Calm Air, Jan.–Feb.; Canadian Flag-of-Convenience Model Before It Costs U.S. ALPA: 2018 Pilots of ALPA, Jan.–Feb.; The Future North, Jan.–Feb.; Hawaiian, Jan.–Feb.; Kelowna Airline Jobs, Aug.; Delivering ALPA’s Message Our Union Looks Bright for ALPA Canada Members, Jan.– Flightcraft, Jan.–Feb.; ‘Fatigue Management: Best to Capitol Hill Decision Makers; Aug.; Pilot Peer Feb.; ‘Fatigue Management: Best Practices and Jan.–Feb.: Pilots Lay It on the Line Practices and Lessons Learned,’ Mar.; Trained for Support: Addressing Member Health, Wellness Lessons Learned,’ Mar.; Training ALPA’s Frontline Life: Keeping Humans at the Center of Aviation, with a New Resource, Aug.; Air Safety Forum Mar.: How Did We Get Here? Leaders, Mar.; ALPA Air Safety Organization June–July; Training for Someone Else’s Worst Awards Banquet Celebrates Pilot Excellence, Resource Directory, Apr.; Aviation Jumpseat, Apr.: Taking the Checkered Flag Day, Nov. Sept.; Making Noise and Taking Action at ALPA’s Apr.; Aviation Safety, Apr.; Aviation Security, Apr.; Air Safety Forum, Sept.; Oshkosh Showcases May: Rules, What Rules? Hughey, Capt. Rich (FedEx Express), President’s Flight Time/Duty Time, Apr.; Pilot Assistance, ALPA Pilot Involvement in Aviation, Sept.; When June–July: ALPA Pilots Signal Strength Committee for Cargo, Apr. Apr.; President’s Committee for Cargo, Apr.; We Flew Again: Memories from Sept. 14, 2001, Aug.: It’s the Data that Drives Us Jakub, Lydia, ALPA’s Strategic Plan: Two Years of President’s Committee for Remote Operations, Sept.; Airline Pilots Show Their Hand, Oct.; HIMS Substantial Progress, Oct. Apr.; Secretary-Treasurers Learn the Ropes, Apr.; Seminar Celebrates Successes, Offers New Sept.: Ahead of the Curve ‘The Conscience of the Airline Industry,’ Apr.; Jangelis, Capt. Steve (Delta), Aviation Safety, Apr. Hope for Affected Members, Nov.; Pilot Peer Oct.: Bring a Folding Chair! ALPA Shines at 2018 International Women in Support Launches, Dec. Nov.: ALPA’s Granite Line Knebel, F/O Robert (FedEx Express), All in the Aviation Conference, May; U.S. Workers Heading Pilot Photos: 8th Annual Photography Issue, Dec. Family: World War II Veteran, Test Pilot, Airline for a Brexit Row? May; ALPA’s Contributions Dec.: It’s Been an Honor Pilot, and Mentor, Aug. Help Make KCM and PreCheck Programs Retirement: FedEx Express MEC Investigates Kreamer, Capt. Tom (US Airways, Ret), and Allison Resounding Success, June–July; Executive Groundbreaking Retirement Plan; June–July The Landing Markey, Birds of a Feather, Nov. Board Acts to Thwart Late-Breaking Legislative Strategic Plan: ALPA’s Strategic Plan: Two Years of Jan.–Feb.: ALPA Pilot Groups’ New Year’s Threat, Welcomes New Pilot Groups, June–July; Koch, Capt. Wolfgang (Delta), Aviation Security, Substantial Progress, Oct. Resolutions Breaking Down Janus, Aug.; Capturing the Apr. Flag-of-Convenience Model Before It Costs U.S. Mar.: Walk the Line Kuhn, Corey, ALPA Lays Out Plan to Improve Airline Jobs, Aug.; Delivering ALPA’s Message DEPARTMENTS Apr.: The Power of the ‘Orange Card’ Aviation Safety in the Far North, Nov. to Capitol Hill Decision Makers; Aug.; Pilot Peer ALPA@Work May: Legacies of ALPA Champions Lesko, F/O Bryan (United), Taking the B-737 to Support: Addressing Member Health, Wellness June–July: End of an Era: Virgin America’s Final the Max, Aug. with a New Resource, Aug.; Taking the B-737 to Jan.–Feb.: Adapting to Change to Enhance Negoti- ations Support; ‘Made in Canada’ Flights Lofquist, Jen, Bearskin, Jan.–Feb.; JetBlue, Jan.– the Max, Aug.; Oshkosh Showcases ALPA Pilot Aug.: ALPA Members Promote Pro-Pilot Agenda Feb.; Wasaya, Jan.–Feb. Involvement in Aviation, Sept.; ALPA’s Strategic Mar.: Diversity and Inclusion: A Necessary Busi- Plan: Two Years of Substantial Progress, Oct.; ness Strategy on Capitol Hill Luptak, Capt. Andrew (CommutAir), and Katy Executive Board Convenes, Debates Dues Apr.: ASO SOC Convenes, Safety and Training Sept.: Double Take Adams, CommutAir, Jan.–Feb. Reduction, Oct.; ALPA Lays Out Plan to Improve Councils Hold Meetings Oct.: ‘Check the Box’ Lynch, Rob, The Future Looks Bright for ALPA Aviation Safety in the Far North, Nov.; ALPA Canada Members, Jan.–Feb. Produces Wins in Landmark Aviation Safety Law, May: ASO Security Council Meets, Receives Up- Nov.: What Happens After a Bird Strike? Nov.; Training for Someone Else’s Worst Day, dates; HIMS Seminar Draws Record Attendance; Dec.: Investing on the Ground to Improve Aviation Markey, Allison, and Capt. Tom Kreamer (US ALPA Conducts First-Ever Veterans Affairs Airways, Ret), Birds of a Feather, Nov. Nov.; 47th ALPA Board of Directors Convenes, Safety Dec.; Strength in Numbers, Dec.; Pilot Peer Seminar; Jumpseat Council Receives Briefings, Mayes, Julie, Air Georgian, Jan.–Feb.; Air Transat, Support Launches, Dec. Discusses Upcoming Air Safety Forum; Maintain- Weighing In Jan.–Feb.; PSA, Jan.–Feb. ing the Standards of the Profession ALPA Air Safety Forum: Air Safety Forum Awards Mar.: ‘You’re Never Alone’ (Couette) Miano, Kristen, United, Jan.–Feb. Banquet Celebrates Pilot Excellence, Sept.; Mak- June–July: CIRP Chairs Share Experiences, Discuss Montero-Okon, Johanna, Safeguards Implement- ing Noise and Taking Action at ALPA’s Air Safety Best Practices; Fee-for-Departure Committee Apr.: Without a Word (DePete) ed for Disability Claims and Appeal Procedures, Forum, Sept.; Air Safety Forum Urges Pilots to Meets to Discuss Changes Affecting Industry June–July: Make Hay When the Sun Shines Aug. ‘Share What You Know,’ Oct. Aug.: ‘Sharing Information and Acting Collectively (Helling) Odbert, Capt. Rich (FedEx Express), Aviation ALPA-PAC: 2017 ALPA-PAC Roll of Distinction, May Is Critical’ Aug.: Climbing Higher (DePete) Jumpseat, Apr. Fatigue: ‘Fatigue Management: Best Practices Oct.: ALPA Pilots Help Others Find Their Path at Sept.: Expanding Our Horizons (Couette) OBAP Olmo, Fanny, Island Air, Jan.–Feb.; Mesa, Jan.–Feb.; and Lessons Learned,’ Mar.; Flight Time/Duty Dec.: A Decade of Sound Stewardship (Helling) WestJet, Jan.–Feb. Time, Apr.

36 » Air Line Pilot December 2018 INVESTING ON MINNEAPOLIS–ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL THE GROUND TO IMPROVE $5,827,908 to install lighting and sensors on Runway 04/22 and to reconstruct AVIATION SAFETY GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL taxiway $6,111,776 he FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant program funds to extend Runway 15R/33L NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL airport planning and infrastructure projects such as constructing or rehabilitating runways, taxiways, ramps, and runway safety $ 7,000,000 T HARTSFIELD–JACKSON ATLANTA to rehabilitate access roads areas in addition to airport signage, lighting, and markings. The grants INTERNATIONAL strengthen U.S. aviation infrastructure by improving safety, efficiency, ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL and the overall travel experience for pilots and passengers alike. $17,350,219 For large and medium primary-hub airports, the grant covers 75 to construct taxiway percent of eligible costs or 80 percent for noise program implemen- $16,833,882 tation. For small primary, reliever, and general aviation airports, the to rehabilitate Runways 17R/35L grants cover a range of 90–95 percent of eligible costs, based on stat- $6,588,658 and 18L/36R utory requirements. In 2018, the AIP awarded more than $3.5 billion for residential noise mitigation to airports of all sizes in all 50 states and in four U.S. territories. SEATTLE–TACOMA INTERNATIONAL According to the FAA’s most recent economic analysis, U.S. civil LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL aviation accounts for $1.6 trillion in total economic activity and $ 14,526,800 supports nearly 11 million jobs. Consequently, these AIP grants play a $36,225,000 to reconstruct taxiways and pivotal role in helping to keep America flying safely. As a result, ALPA to construct apron and taxiways rehabilitate Runway 16L/34R continues to advocate for these and other types of investments in the U.S. national airspace system. The following list includes some of the $30,000,000 $1,876,800 major airports receiving AIP funds and the projects being funded: for residential noise mitigation for residential noise mitigation

CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL DENVER INTERNATIONAL MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL $12,602,171 $9,806,394 $ 28,587,395 $6,074,648 to expand apron to rehabilitate taxiways to construct new taxiway and to reconstruct taxiway and lighting reconstruct Taxiway T $3,000,000 $4,000,000 to conduct environmental study $6,704,073 $14,780,073 to rehabilitate Runway 07/25 to improve terminal building for low-emission vehicle and lighting Concourse B infrastructure CHICAGO O’HARE INTERNATIONAL $492,188 $45,000,000 $1,445,371 $2,399,521 to acquire new equipment to construct additional runway for low-emission vehicle for low-emission vehicle infrastructure infrastructure $20,000,000 to construct Runway 10C/28C $12,850,000 to reconstruct apron The largest airports in fees that airlines pay and airport improvement fees IN CANADA Canada are owned by the that passengers pay on each ticket they purchase. federal government and operated by the respective Transport Canada does run the Airports Capital $10,717,636 airport authorities in accordance with the National Assistance Program (ACAP) for funding improvements for residential noise mitigation Airports Policy. to regional airports. Examples of recent ACAP-funded When airport improvements are deemed neces- projects include $3,930,528 for taxiway pavement sary, they’re sometimes jointly funded by airports, repair at Michel–Pouliot Gaspé Airport in Québec $5,250,000 local municipalities, and the federal government. But and $5,021,334 for airside surface rehabilitation at to construct taxiway the bulk of funding normally comes from landing Clyde River Airport in Nunavut.

December 2018 Air Line Pilot » 37 ALPA Resources & Contact Numbers National Executive Vice Presidents For more information on which pilot groups executive vice presidents represent, visit Officers www.alpa.org/evp.. For complete biographical information on ALPA’s national offi cers, visit www.alpa.org/leaders.

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

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