Fly by Night

In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chair Captain Chris Norman, MEC Vice Chair First Officer Tom Merrill and MEC Secretary Treasurer First Officer Don Loepke. The MEC officers discuss their union experience and background prior to joining FedEx. They also provide an update regarding current issues and how they view their role as MEC officers versus their prior positions as MEC representatives. Finally, they provide an update regarding negotiations and what every pilot can do to support the Negotiating Committee.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Council 7 Vice Chair and Block 4 Representative, First Officer Anita Shew. Anita discusses her background prior to joining FedEx, her previous union experience and explains what pushed her to get involved with FDX ALPA union work. Anita also discusses her role as a member of the MEC and addresses the challenges of MEC turnover. Finally, she discusses Contract 2021, what pilots can do to support the Negotiating Committee, and provides final thoughts related to other topics.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Council 500 Chair and Block 14 Representative, Captain Tim Fingers. Tim discusses his background before joining FedEx, why he chose to get involved with union work, and how he views his role as a member of the MEC. He also discusses Contract 2021, the line pilot’s role during negotiations, and some of the current issues happening in the Indy base.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Vice Chair Captain Bill Hubbell about the upcoming Amendable Date Rally in Memphis on November 7th. Bill discusses the significance of our contract’s amendable date and how pilots can show their support for our Negotiating Committee.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Bill Schild, Security Committee Chair, about the roles and responsibilities of the Security Committee. Bill also discusses his background and who makes up the Security Committee for FDX ALPA. He explains the Security Committee’s coordination with FedEx’s Aviation Security Department and current initiatives that pilots can get involved in to help the Security Committee.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Council 26 Vice Chair and Block 11 Representative, Captain Nick Bolander. Nick discusses his position as Block 11 Representative, Contract 2021 Negotiations, the importance of pilots being engaged and informed, and the Company’s proposals to date during negotiations. He also discusses the importance of having accurate and updated contact information with ALPA and the importance of unity during contract negotiations. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Retirement & Insurance (R&I) Chair Captain Kevin Biggins who discusses his background and union experience, the makeup of the R&I Committee to include the roles and responsibilities of the R&I Committee. He also discusses the upcoming benefits open enrollment dates and other enrollment deadlines, including a new law that might impact any FedEx pilot who lives in the state of Washington. Finally, he discusses his committee’s involvement with the Negotiating Committee during Contract 2021 negotiations and the best way to contact the R&I Committee.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Dave Chase, MEC Chair who discusses the delays and difficulties our pilots face due to flight operations and COVID, the Delta variant and the importance of testing especially on international flights, upcoming Family Awareness events in Anchorage, Indianapolis and Memphis, where to find information on the state of our current negotiations, and his recent resignation announcement.  

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Dave Chase, MEC Chairman, Captain Rich Hughey, Safety Committee Chairman, Captain Marty Harrington, Scheduling Committee Chairman and Captain Rob Bassett, Fatigue Risk Management Committee Chairman who discuss the issue of fatigue, contractual language regarding fatigue, the risk fatigue poses to our operations and our pilots, how system form is flown day to day compared to the CBA, what happens when you call in fatigued, the trip removal process and other fatigue related topics.  

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Rich Hughey, Safety Committee Chairman, Captain Steve Heid, Safety Committee Vice Chairman and Captain Jim Perry, Safety Committee Vice Chairman who discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Safety Committee, Safety Programs, the System Safety Group, the Safety Program Group, mitigating risks, the COVID Safety Working Group, the importance of pilot reports, and how distractions can impact safety.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Council 79 Chairman and Block 9 Representative, Captain Bob Cecchi. Bob discusses his background, his union experience, volunteerism, his role as MEC Representative to the Anchorage based pilots, the pilots’ role during contract negotiations, and the growth of the Anchorage base. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Dave Chase, MEC Chairman and Captain Pat May, Negotiating Committee Chairman who discuss the protocol agreement, the process of creating the Opener document, what the Opener represents, what the ALPA Opener includes, the Company Openers and communications moving forward.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Marty Harrington, Scheduling Committee Chairman who discusses his background, the roles and responsibilities of his committee to include the Scheduling Improvement Group (SIG) and the Pilot Scheduling Improvement Team (PSIT), the bidpack build process, the challenges of this last year and how the pandemic has impacted scheduling, the new sunrise sort, and manning. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Mark Jefferson, Professional Standards Committee Chairman who discusses his background, pilot volunteers on the committee, what Professional Standards does for the pilots, the Professional Standards Letter of Agreement (LOA), how and why pilots come to Professional Standards, what Professional Standards does not do, how to handle a conflict, and the importance of solidarity and participation in organized labor.  

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chairman, Captain Dave Chase and Negotiating Committee Chairman, Captain Pat May. They discuss the process in preparing for upcoming negotiations, the MEC Negotiating Goal, the protocol agreement, openers and the pilots’ role as we move into bargaining for Contract 2021.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with FedEx MEC Chairman, Captain Dave Chase about layover conditions in Hong Kong, recent FedEx MEC resolutions, and concerns for testing and quarantine. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Negotiating Committee Chairman, Captain Pat May, Negotiating Committee Member, Captain Mike Weskalnies, and Negotiating Committee Member, Captain Rich Brown. They discuss their background on the Negotiating Committee, their experience negotiating agreements with the Company, the topic of professional negotiators, what pilots can expect and how they can help as we move into bargaining for Contract 2021.  

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chairman Captain Dave Chase who discusses the latest MEC communication invoking Section 5.B.4.b of the CBA and other related issues. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chairman, Captain Dave Chase, MEC Vice Chairman, Captain Bill Hubbell, and MEC Secretary/Treasurer, First Officer Don Loepke. They discuss the current uptick in COVID positive cases within the pilot group, flight operations as it is associated with the COVID pandemic, the Everbridge App and Crew Member Health Monitoring Form, COVID Protocols, Hong Kong layovers returning in the December bid pack, and peak operations.  

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In the episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Ben Douglas, R&I Committee Chairman about the Annual Benefits Enrollment period that is now open. Ben discusses the enrollment period dates, what elections the pilots are allowed to make during this enrollment period, what happens if you don’t make any elections, and the new fedexpilots.bswift.com website associated with the annual benefits enrollment period.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chairman, Captain Dave Chase. Dave discusses moving the survey deadline, his goal for 100% survey participation, why we have phone and online surveys and the difference, the importance of pilot input, why participation matters and the continuing preparations for Contract 2021. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Council 100 Chairman and Block 12 Representative, First Officer Mark Vaughan. Mark discusses his background, his motivation for becoming a MEC Representative, his role as MEC Representative to the Los Angeles based pilots, the pilots’ role as we go into negotiations, the importance of pilot participation including the ongoing survey, and preparations for Contract 2021.   

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chairman, Captain Dave Chase, MEC Vice Chairman, Captain Bill Hubbell, and MEC Secretary/Treasurer, First Officer Don Loepke. They provide an update on the current work within the Association, discuss virtual Pilot Unity Building (PUB) Events, the upcoming online survey, and the importance of participation as we prepare for contract 2021. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Council 22 Secretary-Treasurer and Block 7 Representative, First Officer Brian Wald. Brian discusses his background, his union experience, his motivation for becoming a MEC Representative, volunteerism, the pilots’ role as we go into negotiations, the upcoming online survey this fall and the importance of pilot participation, the COVID pandemic, preparations for Contract 2021, and the understanding that We Are ALPA.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Council 7 Secretary-Treasurer and Block 8 Representative, Captain Nick Bolander. Nick provides an update on preparations for Contract 2021 during the COVID pandemic. He also discuss the pilots’ role in Section 6 negotiations, recent union wins, the online web-based survey coming in the fall, pilot participation, “My Union Speaks for Me” and pilot unity.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chairman Captain Dave Chase, MEC Vice Chairman Captain Bill Hubbell, and MEC Secretary/Treasurer First Officer Don Loepke. They provide an update on the coronavirus and its impact on flight operations, discuss coronavirus testing sites, business necessity jumpseats, issues with the Crew Travel desk, results of our latest phone survey, and preparations for contract 2021. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Vice Chairman Captain Bill Hubbell.  Bill discusses his first days in office as MEC Vice Chairman, his background at FedEx and previous union experience, his previous role on the Coronavirus response team, his current role as MEC Vice Chairman, preparations for Contract 2021, and volunteerism.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chairman Captain Dave Chase. Today marks Dave’s first day in office as MEC Chairman. Dave discusses his role as he moves from Vice Chairman to Chairman, challenges and opportunities, operating during the coronavirus pandemic, preparations for Contract 2021, the ongoing phone survey and upcoming retirement education.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Vice Chairman Captain Dave Chase. Dave discusses PDR question trends related to the coronavirus pandemic, creating working groups with the Company to help resolve issues, PPE (personal protective equipment) availability, social distancing, aircraft cleaning, training in this current environment, training building protections, different country testing procedures and COVID-19 testing. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chairman Captain Pete Harmon, MEC Vice-Chairman Captain Dave Chase, and Negotiating Committee Chairman Captain Pat May. Throughout this podcast, they discuss the coronavirus pandemic, the recently released China Flying OIM (Ongoing Implementation Measure), the importance of submitting PDRs, transit hotels, hotel confinement, fatiguing flight sequences, jumpseating and other issues related to the flight operations during the coronavirus pandemic. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Pat May, Negotiating Committee Chairman and Captain Rich Brown, Negotiating Committee Member. They discuss the recently released Negotiating Committee communication regarding the Section 24 OIM (Ongoing Implementation Measure). Throughout this podcast they discuss why we have OIMs, the OIM process, highlights of this particular Section 24 OIM, what changed for FDA pilots, the difference between a notional and an actual award, the Micro System Bid and some new terminology. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Walt Owen, Training Committee Chairman. Walt discusses his background, his union experience, the role of the Training Committee, the Training Review Board (TRB), the Enhanced Oversight Program (EOP), the Proficiency Enhancement Partnership Program (PEPP) and the importance of providing feedback in the training environment.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Mark Stafiej, Trip Services Committee Chairman. Mark discusses his background, his union experience, what the Trip Services Committee does, the importance of submitting PDRs and INSITE reports, the hotel inspection program and selection process, ground transportation and catering.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with First Officer Kandy Bernskoetter, Pilot Assistance Team Hotline (PATH) Chair. Kandy discusses the importance of the Casualty Assistant Liaison (CAL) program, why it’s important to assign a CAL, and adding or updating your emergency contact information.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with First Officer Kandy Bernskoetter, Pilot Assistance Team Hotline (PATH) Chair. Kandy discusses her background, her union experience, her role in bringing the PATH committee to FedEx pilots, what the PATH committee does, PATH training, why you should call PATH and how to call PATH.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Ben Douglas, R&I Committee Chairman. Ben discusses the upcoming Annual Open Enrollment window, the Memphis Benefits Fair and Benefits and Retirement Seminars in ANC, IND and LAX.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Bill Hubbell, Strategic Preparedness Strike Committee (SPSC) Chairman. Bill discusses his background, his union experience, his role as LEC 79 (Anchorage) non-status representative and Secretary-Treasurer, the Strategic Plan, Contract 2021 preparations and volunteerism.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Nick Bolander, LEC 7 Secretary Treasurer/Block 8 Representative. Nick discusses his background, his union experience, the pilot mentoring program, his role as Block 8 rep, Contract 2021 preparations, pilot input in negotiations, the PDR, engagement and unity.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Kevin Biggins, Retirement & Insurance Committee Vice Chairman. Kevin discusses the Anthem Health rewards program.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Ben Douglas, Retirement & Insurance Committee Chairman. Ben discusses the FedEx MEC Long Term Disability (LTD) plan.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Vic Tansey, Membership Committee Chairman. Vic discusses his background, his lengthy union experience, pilot hiring, the retiree recognition program, the pilot mentoring program, volunteerism and unionism.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Pat Meagher, Family Awareness Committee Chairman, who discusses his background, his union experience, pilot mentoring, various family awareness events, building unity, volunteerism and unionism.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Bill Secord, Legislative Affairs Committee Chairman who discusses his background, educating lawmakers on pilot issues, the importance of Call to Actions and ALPA’s Political Action Committee (PAC).

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Ben Douglas, Retirement & Insurance Committee Chairman, who discusses his background, the pilot volunteers and ALPA staff on his committee, Retirement Seminars, recent changes to our pharmacy benefit, annual benefit enrollment dates, and the Pilot Retirement Savings Plan (PRSP).

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Chris Wood, Grievance Committee Chairman, who discusses the grievance process and various other topics related to his committee.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Pat May, Negotiating Committee Chairman and discuss his background at FedEx and with ALPA. He also provides a brief introduction to the members of this important committee.

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In this episode of our podcast, we discuss various topics with MEC Vice Chairman Captain Dave Chase

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In this episode of our podcast, we discuss various topics with MEC Chairman, Captain Pete Harmon and MEC Secretary/Treasurer, First Officer Don Loepke.

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In this episode of our podcast we continue our conversation with Negotiating Committee Chairman Captain Pat May as he discusses negotiations related to Ongoing Implementation Measures (OIM), Training Activity Display (TAD) and Training Support (TSUP).

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Communications Committee Chairman Captain Chris Lee speaks with Negotiating Committee Chairman Captain Pat May for an update on the ongoing Retirement project in the first episode of the FDX ALPA Podcast series Fly By Night.

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